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 Governance and MFMA
- Advanced MS Word and EXCEL skills
- Valid driver’s license
PLEASE EMAIL A DETAILED CV IN MS WORD
FORMAT TO: mngmarketing@jda.org.za
CLOSING DATE: 14 AUGUST 2022
Correspondence will be with short-listed candidates only. Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Johannesburg Development Agency is an equal opportunity employer and position will be filled in line with its EE target.