Marketing & Communications Practitioner at Agribusiness Development Agency

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have completed Matric.
• A relevant Degree/Diploma in Communication Science, Marketing and Public Relations or related field of study
• Minimum 3 years appropriate working experience.
• Experience in the facilitation, developing and management of marketing and public relations strategies.
• Experience in media relations, including social media network
• Experience in planning and coordinating events, awards, workshops, conferences, symposiums, colloquiums, breakfast briefing, etc
• Computer Proficiency-Microsoft applications, Power-point, basic design program
• Experience in proof-reading, compilation of newsletters and delivering publications of a high standard in English
• Knowledge and Experience of communication in the agricultural commodity sectors that is dominant in the various areas of KwaZulu-Natal.
• Knowledge of the Government’s Land Reform programme and post-settlement business processes.
• Understanding of the National Development Plan of the KZN Province
• Knowledge and experience in the implementation of the Batho Pele principles.
• Knowledge of relevant legal prescripts.
• A valid driver’s licence.

Skills and Competencies: 

• Strong IT skills (generic applications, internal communications systems)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong analytical, policy and operational thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and isiZulu, including report and memorandum writing skills as well as ability to clearly and accurately communicate technical information.

Key Performance Areas:

• Interpret, improve and implement the Integrated Marketing and Communications Strategy.
• Plan and coordinate events, including press releases, media briefing, conferences, exhibitions, and socio-economic development activities for public outreach.
• To disseminate information on the Agency’s services, programmes and initiatives through above-the-line and below-the-line communication tools.
• Work closely with the Agency’s advertising partner and other service providers in relation to the activation of the IMC:
• Conceptualize brand visibility and brand positioning
• Contribute in the creative design of the Agency’s branding material
• Analyse, measure, evaluate and monitor progress and end results of all marketing and PR, socio-economic development programs and communication activities.
• Develop, update and maintain website and intranet content as well as social media
• Develop and maintain photographic library for internal and external activities
• Preparing and supervising the production of publicity brochures, hand-outs, promotional/corporate videos, and photographs and deciding on timing, and arranging printing and distribution.
• Work with the Marketing and Communications Specialist to develop a budget for the marketing and PR plan.
• Assist in proper co-ordination across different marketing vehicles, including social activities for internal stakeholders.
• Assisting in researching, writing and distributing press releases to targeted media.
• Assist in collating and analysing media coverage.
• Assist the Manager develop donor pitch-book.
• Assist the manager develop and maintain relevant partnerships, locally and internationally.
• Assist the manager develop, segment and monitor client base.
• Assist with fundraising efforts through networking and writing proposals.
• Submit regular reports to the Marketing and Communications Manager.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Closing date: 20 November 2025