Assistant Marketing Officer - Department of Research and Innovation - 25028

UP Professional and Support

DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

ASSISTANT MARKETING OFFICER (THREE-YEAR CONTRACT)

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 candidates responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with communication on media platforms:
• Assisting with the creation of digital content;
• Publishing news, events and other relevant material on social media platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter;
• 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;
• Liaising with suppliers and resolving problems, or referring accordingly;

• Co-ordination of events:
• Assisting in the co-ordination of events, including but not limited to, the following:
• Assisting with registration of the event;
• Booking flights and accommodation;
• Booking venues;
• Assisting in the sourcing and procurement of goods and services of the event;
• Assisting in setting up stands and the distribution of marketing material.

Minimum Requirements

• BCom Marketing/Communication Degree, or B-Tech Marketing/Communication; with
• One year experience in:
• Digital content creation;
• Updating of marketing material;
• Publishing in social media;
• Exhibiting;

OR

• Relevant national Diploma; with
• Two years experience in:
• Digital content creation;
• Updating of marketing material;
• Publishing in social media;
• Exhibiting;

OR

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

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

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

Added Advantages And Preferences

• BCom Honours degree;
• Sales/Marketing Certificate;
• Two years experience in:
• Sales/Marketing;
• Technology transfer background;
• WIPO courses: DL101, DL301, DL302, DL450 (Desirable);
• WIPO Summer School Certification (Desirable);
• Valid drivers license (Essential).

The all-inclusive remuneration package for this contract position will be commensurate with the incumbents 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: 05 May 2023

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

ENQUIRIES: Ms. Lebo Jele, Tel: (012) 420-2221 for application-related enquiries, and Mr. Thabang Qumza, Tel: (012) 420-2029 for enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 July 2023, 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.