Assistant Director: Marketing and Communications at Department of Higher Education and Training

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent. A recognised National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Communication or Marketing or equivalent qualification.
• Valid driver’s licence. 5 years’ experience in marketing and/or communication environment of which three must be at supervisory level.
• Knowledge of policies and governance environment of TVET Colleges including knowledge of the annual reporting requirements by the Higher Education Institutions.
• Knowledge and understanding of the monitoring of performance management and development system. 

DUTIES :

• Develop, update and maintain communication and marketing strategies, policies and procedures. Constantly identify and align information sharing and communication practices/platforms to adapt to the changing communication environment and to maximise target market reach.
• Oversee and monitor implementation of the college branding strategy. Provide guidelines to management and staff on college branding related matters.
• Manage and coordinate high level college events including annual graduation ceremony and special functions such as launches. Manage public relations and media liaison services.
• Nourish existing client relations and partnerships by ensuring that client satisfaction levels are maintained and by promoting sound client relations across all sites.
• Oversee the development and production of college publications, including but not limited to the annual report, college newsletter, prospectus and profile. Regularly communicate College campaigns on social media and on online communication. Regularly maintain the content, design and layout of the college website.
• Provide photographic services and write articles for the college. Manage human, financial and other resources of the unit.