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Coordinator II : Marketing (P8) (University Relations Division : Marketing & Brand) (Re-advert)

Gauteng, Johannesburg

November 07, 2025

Support initiatives that enhance the university’s reputation and brand visibility by coordinating marketing and communication activities in line with the university’s strategic objectives.

• Support implementation of the university’s marketing and brand initiatives in alignment with established strategies and goals.
• Create communication materials that reflect the university’s vision and values.
• Coordinate execution of marketing campaigns, ensuring messaging aligns with focus on academic excellence, student experience, innovation, and societal impact.
• Act as a point of contact for brand-related queries, ensuring consistent application of messaging, tone, and visual identity across assigned projects and platforms.
• Monitor use of the university’s corporate identity in materials and communications, flag deviations from brand standards for correction.
• Support adoption of new branding style and standards in line with evolved industry standards.
• Select and book above-the-line media for advertising campaigns that are budget-aligned and targeted to specific audiences.
• Produce and adapt print, radio, social media, online advertisements from existing marketing materials, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Liaise with internal teams, suppliers, and media outlets to ensure accurate and timely delivery of advertising materials.
• Track campaign progress and assist with reporting on performance against agreed objectives.
• Advertise brand shop goods to the university.
• Coordinate creation of brand PR initiative working with other team in University Relations.
• Ensure brand marketing campaigns are supported by PR initiatives to ensure longevity.
• Do brand and PR reviews to keep UJ brand top of mind.
• Manage and monitor consistent use of the UJ Brand and Corporate Identity across all communication platforms, marketing materials and digital channels.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external vendors to provide guidance and support on correct brand application, addressing inconsistencies promptly.

• A Bachelor’s degree or BTech in Marketing, Brand Management, Communications, or a related field.
• Three (3) to four (4) years’ experience in marketing and brand roles, preferably in a corporate or higher education environment.
• Familiarity with brand, reputation management and PR concepts, ensuring consistent messaging and adherence to brand guidelines.
• High proficiency in MS Office and design collaboration tools.

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Creativity, innovation, and attention to detail.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Relationship-building and stakeholder management.
• Understanding of marketing law and new media trends.

• Qualification in Business, Brand and Reputation Management and demonstration of previous experience.