Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA) is a public entity, established in terms of Section 9(1) of the Skills Development Act of 1998, as amended.

                                     The following contract position expiring on 31 March 2030 exists in the organisation:

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

All-inclusive total annual remuneration package (TCTC): R520 108.00

Reporting directly to the Marketing and Communications Manager, the incumbent shall be responsible for:

• Initiating, investigating, and executing marketing and communications activities to increase the exposure of the organisation.
• Assisting with the implementation of marketing and communications strategy.
• Coordinating and scheduling marketing and communications tasks.
• Developing links with sectors and departments to allow the flow of information.
• Assisting with the management of the performance and imbursement of suppliers of marketing services through concise and effective briefing, effective budget control, and adherence to departmental payment processes.
• Coordinating project briefings with business units, suppliers, and other key stakeholders involved in the project at hand.
• Coordinating with service providers, for example, designers, to produce corporate publications, marketing material, etc.
• Ensuring adherence to all contracts on projects briefed to suppliers.
• Managing events according to brief including research, budget considerations, event execution, and post-event evaluation.
• Assisting with the management of the overall eventing operation through efficient coordination e.g., sourcing of entertainment, sourcing of venues, guest list, seating arrangements, events packs, décor, catering/menus/gifts/promotional give-aways, registration, and ushering.
• Managing the logistics of the events.
• Ensuring all branding at events is aligned to SASSETA Corporate Identity (CI) to ensure uniformity of brand representation in the marketplace.
• Assisting in planning the advertising and promotional campaigns for products or services.
• Ensuring that the Corporate Identity is implemented at all brand contact points.
• Aligning all internal business initiatives collateral to Corporate Identity e.g., Human Resource initiative.
• Coordinating the branding requirements of the organisation.
• Coordinating the collation and compilation of marketing and communications reports.
• Assisting and resolving audit queries with the marketing and communications Manager.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 (NQF 4) is required
• A minimum of NQF Level 6 qualification in Marketing/Communications/ Public Relations is required.
• A minimum 3 years relevant Marketing or Communications or Public Relations experience is required.
• A minimum of 1 year supervisory experience is required.
• Must be computer literate at an intermediate level.  

COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED

• Problem analysis and solving skills.
• Driven to deliver
• Service provider management
• Administration support
• Scheduling and Coordination
• Data analysis
• Data storage and protection
• Financial management
• Budgeting and budget management
• Brand management
• Marketing and Communication planning and implementation
• Public affairs and relations
• Programme management
• Research analysis, design and implementation
• Monitoring
• Contract management
• Attention to detail
• Customer service and orientation
• Written and verbal communication
• Mentoring
• Relationship management
• Time management skills.
• Ability to monitor policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Planning and organising
• Stakeholder engagement
• Must be a Team Player
• Report writing skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

PLACE OF WORK: SASSETA Head Office, Waterfall Corporate Campus, 74 Waterfall Drive, Midrand, 2090.

Apply online using the SASSETA website address provided below and attach a detailed CV and one (1) PDF file consisting of certified copies, not older than six months, of all your qualifications relevant to the position (from Matric / Grade 12 to the highest held tertiary qualifications) including an ID copy and a driver’s licence.

Website address: www.sasseta.org.za        

Closing Date for Applications: 03 June 2024  

It is SASSETA’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this position with a candidate whose promotion/appointment will promote representativity in line with the numerical targets as contained in SASSETA’s EE Plan. Applications from designated groups are therefore encouraged.

The successful candidate will be subjected to security clearance and will be expected to sign the employment contract and performance contract.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from SASSETA after four (4) weeks from the closing date, assume that your application was unsuccessful.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications from unsuccessful candidates will not be retained.

NB: SASSETA reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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