Marketing Officer - Department of Research and Innovation

University of Pretoria; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pretoria is seeking a Marketing Officer for a one-year contract in the Department of Research and Innovation. This role involves executing marketing and communication strategies, conducting market analysis, coordinating events, and enhancing the University’s profile through effective digital content creation and media engagement. Candidates should possess a relevant diploma or extensive experience in the field, showcasing skills in social media and marketing practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in digital content creation and social media publishing.
• Proficient in marketing practice and communication.
• Knowledge in designing marketing content and market analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist with communication on media platforms including event publications.
• Conduct market analysis and collate information for reports.
• Coordinate events and manage procurement for marketing materials.

Skills

Digital content creation

Social media publishing

Report writing

Presentation skills

Education

National three-year diploma in marketing

Grade 12

Job description

UP Professional and Support

DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

MARKETING OFFICER (ONE-YEAR CONTRACT APPOINTMENT)

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 11

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this position is to perform marketing and communication functions in the Innovation and Research Contracts unit.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with communication on media platforms:
• Publication of events on social media – Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and others;
• Communicating calls for application of funds;
  
  

• Market analysis reports:
• Assisting with desktop searches of market information;
• Collating information for market reports;
  
  

• Assist with marketing material:
• Assisting with the review and updating of marketing material;
• Assisting in the designing of marketing material;
  
  

• Co-ordination of events:
• Assisting in the co-ordination of events;
• Assisting in the sourcing and procurement of goods and services for events;
• Assisting in setting up stands and the distribution of marketing material at events.
  

Minimum Requirements

• National three-year diploma in marketing;
• One-year experience in:
• Digital content creation;
• Updating of marketing material;
• Publishing in social media;
• Exhibiting ;
  

OR

• Grade 12;
• Three years’ experience in:
• Digital content creation;
• Updating of marketing material;
• Publishing in social media;
• Exhibiting.
  

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Knowledge of:
• Marketing practice;
• Communication;
• Digital content creation;
• Social media publishing;
• Technical competencies:
• Designing marketing content;
• Report writing skills;
• Presentation skills;
• Behavioural competencies:
• Team player;
• Persuasive;
• Tenacious;
• Extroverted;
• Emotional intelligence.
  

Added Advantages And Preferences

• BTech in marketing:
• Two years’ experience in:
• Sales/marketing;
• Technology transfer;
• Sales/marketing certificate;
• WIPO courses: DL101, DL301, DL302, DL450;
• WIPO Summer School certification.
  

The all-inclusive remuneration package for this contract position will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.

In Applying For This Post, Please Attach

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.
  
  

CLOSING DATE: 21 July 2025

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Mr. Gojiwe Malobola, E-mail [e-mail] for application-related enquiries, and Adv. Lawrence Baloyi, E-mail [e-mail] for enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 September 2025, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.