Marketing Clerk

Published: 11 July 2025

đź“‹Job Overview

Looking to kickstart your career in a dynamic environment where you can truly make a difference? Join the Department of Higher Education and Training as a Marketing Clerk in Standerton, and be part of a team that promotes educational opportunities and supports the growth of your community! As a Marketing Clerk, you’ll take charge of the college’s media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, ensuring they are updated regularly and reflect all campuses. Your daily tasks will include liaising with different campuses to keep the social media presence vibrant and engaging, monitoring the college’s website for accuracy and relevance, and collecting press clippings from various media publications. By conducting quarterly surveys and compiling insightful reports, you will help the college understand its audience better and implement strategies to enhance its outreach efforts. This role is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to serve your community by promoting education and ensuring that vital information reaches those who need it most. Your work will directly contribute to the visibility and reputation of the college, helping prospective students make informed decisions about their education. In a country where education is the key to unlocking potential, your efforts in this role will help shape futures. For young South Africans seeking stability and professional experience, this entry-level position in public service is a golden opportunity. Not only will you gain valuable training and skills in marketing and communication, but you’ll also be part of a larger mission to empower individuals through education. Joining the government sector opens doors to a fulfilling career path, and this role can serve as your stepping stone into the world of public service. If you’re passionate about using social media to engage with communities and have a knack for creative communication, don’t miss out on this fantastic chance to grow your skills while making a meaningful impact. Apply today and join the Department of Higher Education and Training in Standerton as a Marketing Clerk!

đź“‹ Job Details

đź’° Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05), (plus benefits)
📍 Location: Central Office – Standerton
đź“§ Applications: The Acting Human Resource Manager; Gert Sibande TVET College; P. O. Box 3475; Standerton, 2430, email: applications@gscollege.edu.za or Hand
âť“ Enquiries: Mr BJ Dlongolo Tel No: (017) 712 9040

📝Requirements

Grade 12 with Computer or NCV Level 4 Certificate in Marketing, A minimum of one (1) year work experience in Marketing and Communication Environment, will be an added advantage. Knowledge: Knowledge of Social media practice and channels, Knowledge and understanding of stakeholder management, understanding of the importance of branding and applying across a range of channels, Knowledge of event management, Knowledgeand understanding of website maintenance. Skills: Planning and organising, Administration, Financial management, Report writing, Communication and Interpersonal, Problem solving, Computer literacy, Client Oriented, Project management, Team leader.

⚡Key Duties & Responsibilities

Handle college media platforms e.g. (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), Ensure that college social media platforms are updated on regular basis, Liaise with campuses to ensure that college social media platforms reflect all sites, Monitor the college website, Collect press clipping from print media publications, the collection of data from online information sources, Archive all the press clippings and send clipping to management weekly, Conduct quarterly surveys around targeted groups, Compile reports on the survey for purpose of section presentation, Utilise the findings of surveys to implement stronger techniques around weak zones, Assist with day to day running of the section- decrease workload and help the team meet deadlines.

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