About the Role
Western TVET College is looking for a Senior Marketing and Communication Officer to join their Corporate Office in Randfontein. This pivotal role is essential for enhancing the college’s presence and engagement with the community by ensuring clear communication and effective marketing strategies. As a Senior Marketing and Communication Officer, you will play a crucial part in promoting the college’s initiatives, events, and services, making a lasting impact on both current and prospective students and stakeholders alike.
Your responsibilities will involve overseeing a variety of marketing and public relations activities that ensure the college’s brand is represented positively in the public domain. This position allows you to contribute to the advancement of education in South Africa, ensuring that the community is kept informed and engaged through effective communication channels and promotional efforts.
About the Department
Western TVET College is dedicated to providing quality education and training to equip students with the skills needed for the workforce. The mission of the college is to foster educational excellence and support the economic development of the region. Working at Western TVET College means being part of a team that values education and its transformative power, contributing to the lives of students and the broader community.
What You’ll Do
- Supervise marketing, promotions, and branding services for the college.
- Manage public relations and media liaison activities to foster positive relationships.
- Oversee the provision of photographic services and article drafting for college communications.
- Ensure communication services are effectively executed at all college events.
- Maintain and enhance the content, design, and layout of the college website.
- Provide comprehensive internal and external communication services.
What You’ll Need
- Matric / Grade 12 Certificate and a recognized 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, or relevant qualification.
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience in marketing or communication.
- A valid driver’s license and proficiency in computer literacy.
- Knowledge of TVET sector regulations and legislative frameworks.
- Familiarity with social media practices and digital marketing strategies.
- Strong marketing, verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and project management skills.
How to Apply
Please hand deliver your application or email it to [email protected] in a pdf format and as one attachment, quoting the relevant reference number to the Principal, Western TVET College, Corporate Office, 42 Johnstone Street, Randfontein, 1760.
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Requirements
Matric / Grade12 Certificate plus a recognised 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Communication/Marketing/Public Relations or any other relevant qualification.Must have a minimum of 3 to 5 years relevant work experience in marketing or communication.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must be 43 computer literate.
Competencies, Knowledge, And Skills: Must have knowledge of the TVET sector regulations and legislative framework.
Knowledge of social media practice and channels.
Understanding of the importance of brand guidelines.
Knowledge and understanding of stakeholder management.
Knowledge and understanding of digital marketing, website management and maintenance.
Must have good marketing, verbal and written communication, inter-personal, people management, planning and organising, presentation, report writing, problem solving, analytical, client oriented and project management skills.
Job Duties
Ensure overall supervision and provisioning of marketing, promotions and branding services.Ensure overall supervision and provision of public relations and media liaison services.
Ensure overall supervision and provisioning of photographic services and drafting of articles.
Ensure overall supervision and provisioning of communication services at all college events.
Ensure overall supervision and regularly maintenance of the content, design and layout of the college website.
Provide internal and external communication services.
