Executive Director Marketing and Communications at Vaal University of Technology

JOB DESCRIPTION
Key performance areas include but not limited to:
Strategy Development and Execution for the following portfolios:

• Resource Mobilisation;
• Student Recruitment;
• Marketing and Communication;
• Alumni Affairs;
• VUT Radio.

APPLICATION CRITERIA
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or NQF level 9 in Communications / Marketing / Media studies / Public Relations or related field.

Required Experience:

• Minimum 8 -10 years’ experience in Marketing and Communications, 5 years of which must have been at a Senior Management or Executive level.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of communications and media engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to network and work with a wide range of different constituencies internally and externally.
• Proven track record and understanding in communications and media engagement.
• Strategic planning and implementation exposure.
• Demonstrated ability to network and work with a wide range of different constituencies internally and externally.

Added Advantage

• Excellent knowledge, understanding, and networking with fundraising, philanthropic foundations, corporate social investment, and the university environment.
• Relevant Experience within the Higher Education sector / industry.

Technical Skills and Competencies:

• Marketing and negotiation skills;
• Knowledge and competence in media protocols;
• Analytical thinking and Problem solving;
• Building interpersonal relationships;
• Client/student service and support;
• Building partnerships;
• People management;
• Resource management;
• Strategic leadership;
• Decision-making and judgement;
• Conceptual thinking;
• Impact and influence;
• Planning & organising;
• Attention to detail;
• Results and deadline oriented;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent Teamwork.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 09th December 2025