PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Reporting to the Senior Manager: Communications, Marketing and PR, the role will manage marketing, brand management and internal and external communications, to promote the corporate image of the JDA.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: The role will be responsible for Communication & Marketing Operational Strategy Planning and Implementation: Input into the development of communication, marketing and public relations strategy in consultation with the line manager
- Develop and implement the annual marketing and communication strategic plan
- Input into the development of marketing and communication policies and procedures, and monitor the implementation therein
- Develop an annual internal communications plan
- Facilitate internal communication to ensure that all employees have access to relevant information
- Facilitate the communication of organisational initiatives and projects successfully to employees and stakeholders
- Arrange and organise communication forums for creating awareness and engagement e.g. monthly business sessions
- Monitor that internal communications messages are consistent across all mediums and across different departments of the organisation
- Create awareness and promote the JDA mandate externally through the management of events, monitoring adherence to branding
- Develop and implement the annual marketing plan of the JDA including all activities related to the media, conference exhibitions, sponsorships, awards, advertisements, corporate videos and multi-media presentations.
Education and experience required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Communications/PR or equivalent
- Any Leadership qualification will be advantageous
- Minimum 5-7 years’experience in communications, PR and marketing environment
- Sound knowledge of Communication and Marketing strategies
- Sound knowledge of Branding Management
- Knowledge of Project Management principles
- Knowledge of Budgeting principles
- Knowledge of Corporate Governanceand MFMA
- Advanced MS Word and EXCEL skills
- Valid driver’s license
Please email a detailed CV in MS Word format to: mcomms@129.232.228.114
Closing date: 20 April 2021