Coordinator I: Social Media Marketing (P9) (Office of the Vice-Chancellor & Principal) (5-Year Fixed Term Contract) at University of Johannesburg

Job Description:

• The Coordinator will be responsible for advancing the reputation and brand through social media (including Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn) activities that support and promote the vision, mission, and strategic objectives of UJ.

Responsibilities:
 
Social Media Account Management:

• Oversee social media (including Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn) account design.
• Execute a results-driven social media strategy.
• Attend events and produce live social media content.
• Maintain a unified brand voice across different social media channels.
• Interact with users and respond to social media messages, inquiries, and comments.
• Review analytics and create reports on key metrics.

Content Creation and posting schedule:

• Create and oversee social media content.
• Develop and curate engaging content for social media platforms.
• Create and execute an optimal posting schedule.
• Assist in the creation and editing of written, video, and photo content.

Stakeholder Liaison & Coordination:

• Liaise with the UJ Marketing and Brand team to align the social media content with the institution’s Social Media Strategy.
• Provide input into the communication strategy of the Vice-Chancellor’s office.

Other duties:

• Assist with any other reasonable administrative requests and duties.

Minimum requirements

• Diploma (NQF 6) in Communications or Public Relations or a relevant equivalent.
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ job-related experience.
• Management of individual social pages on various platforms.
• May be required from time to time to work and travel outside the normal working hours.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Team player.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email, and social media platforms.
• Resourceful, innovative, and proactive.
• Self-driven and with a well-developed sense of responsibility.
• Ability to work in a team but also independently.

Deadline:20th March,2026