About the Role
The Central Office is looking for a dedicated and innovative Assistant Director: Marketing and Communication Services to join its team. This pivotal role is based in the vibrant city of Pretoria, where you will be at the forefront of promoting the college’s identity and initiatives. Your expertise in marketing and communication will play a vital role in shaping how the college engages with its students, staff, and the wider community. By effectively managing the college’s branding and communication strategies, you will contribute significantly to enhancing the institution’s reputation and visibility in the public service sector.
This role is essential not only for the internal workings of the college but also for fostering a sense of pride and connection within the community. As you coordinate marketing efforts, manage public relations, and oversee events, your work will help bring people together, celebrate achievements, and showcase opportunities available at the college. Your efforts will ensure that the college remains a trusted and respected institution in South Africa’s educational landscape.
About the Department
The Central Office operates with a mission to provide quality education and training that meets the needs of the community and contributes to the development of the workforce. By focusing on marketing and communication, the department plays a critical role in ensuring that the college’s offerings are effectively communicated and accessible to prospective students. Working here means being part of a dynamic team that values creativity and collaboration while striving to make a meaningful impact on learners’ lives.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and manage the college brand identity, ensuring consistency across all platforms.
- Oversee the production of marketing materials such as banners, brochures, and annual reports.
- Coordinate public relations efforts, including community liaison and media communications.
- Manage college events, including exhibitions, prize-giving ceremonies, and special marketing functions.
- Track media coverage and community sentiment regarding the college, addressing any public concerns.
- Maintain and update the college’s website content, ensuring it reflects current events and initiatives.
- Provide administrative support for communication-related tasks and events.
- Lead and manage a team, focusing on their development and performance.
What You’ll Need
- Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or NCV Certificate (Level 4) with a 3-year National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Marketing, Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience in a communication-related environment.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Strong knowledge of TVET colleges’ policies, governance, and annual reporting requirements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all levels of the organization.
- Proven problem-solving abilities and strong interpersonal skills.
- Effective team leadership and project management capabilities.
How to Apply
Applications must be forwarded to the provided contact email, quoting the relevant reference number for easy identification and tracking.
Requirements
Incumbent should have senior Certificate/Grade12 or NCV Certificate (level 4) plus 3-years National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 57 7) in Marketing / Communication / Public Relations / Journalism or relevant field qualification.A minimum of 3 – 5 years supervisory experience in communication environment related field.
A Valid driver’s License.
Knowledge of policies and governance environment of TVET colleges including knowledge of annual reporting requirements by the Higher Education institutions.
Knowledge and understanding of the monitoring of performance management development system.
Knowledge and understanding of the TVET administration.
Knowledge and understanding of the Higher Education sector, especially the policies and legislation.
Communication and interpersonal, Problem-Solving Skills.
Team leadership skill, people management financial, Project Management.
, Planning and organizing.
Report Writing.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels of an organisation, People management.
Client orientation and customer focus.
Research Skills.
Problem solving.
Job Duties
Manage and coordinate marketing, promotion and branding: develop and manage college brand identity, manage all college signage and document branding (letterhead, certificate etc.).
formulate and ensure implementation of the college branding strategy.
Develop and produce college publication, i.
e banners, information brochures, annual reports, pamphlet and programme information.
Manage public relation and media liaison services: Manage all media and general community liaison and communications, manage all college events including exhibitions participation, prize giving, official functions and special marketing events, coordinate of media queries and responses as when required.
Tracking all the positive and negative stories on the college including forwarding these to the relevant managers.
Regularly communication college camping on social media and online communication.
Regularly maintain the content, design and layout of the college website.
Coordinate college event and provide communication administrative support.
Provide photographic services and write stories for the colleges: draft articles for the department/college’s electronic newsletter, take pictures at the event that will make part of the article, marketing the department through branding at these events, Sub-editor to the monthly electronic newsletter, gather all articles from colleagues and colleges activities, submit articles for compilation, verify and forward for approval.
Management of human, financial and other resources of the unit: render management service to the staff, manage the development and performance of the staff, manage the performance agreement of the staff.
