Marketing Officer : Digital Media at Johannesburg Social Housing Company SOC Limited (JOSHCO)

Purpose of the Job: 

• To ensure that the marketing efforts of the company add the highest value to its business.

Responsibilities (but not limited to the following):

• Ensuring JOSHCO’s corporate image and branding is well maintained throughout all digital communication channels.
• Management of digital platforms to ensure that JOSHCO’s social media pages, website and enewsletters are up-to-date, engaging, and effective.
• Development and implementation of the Digital Marketing Strategy and Operational plan.
• Identifying, organizing and attending marketing activities/events to promote the JOSHCO brand.
• Developing and implementing marketing campaigns
• Creating fresh, tailored, and engaging collateral to effectively deliver digital campaigns.
• Preparing content for the publication of marketing material and overseeing distribution.
• Tailoring materials to ensure communication meets the needs of key audiences.
• Liaising with external stakeholders to promote success of activities and enhance the company’s presence.
• Providing regular reports summarizing the outcomes of marketing activities against targets agreed with the Marketing and Communications Manager.
• Seeing all ventures through to completion and evaluating their success using various metrics.
• Conducting market research to identify opportunities for promotion and growth.
• Media monitoring to scan issues, news, and articles about or affecting JOSHCO.
• Identifying and coordinating market research to develop the marketing functions in line with current and
• future projects.
• Collaborating with relevant Managers to prepare marketing budget.

Minimum job Requirements, interested applicants must be in possession of:

• National Diploma or a Bachelor`s Degree in Communications, or Digital Media/ Marketing
• Degree in Journalism will be an added advantage.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in Digital media/ Marketing or in similar role.
• Experience in government communications
• Experience in managing different marketing campaigns.
• General Management Skills: Communication, Advanced systems skills, Computer, Facilitation, Conflict Management, Relationship Management, Project Management, Ethical, General Management, Knowledge of policy and procedure development and implementation Data Analysis skills, Budgeting and Budget Management skills and Problem-solving skills.
• Technical Knowledge and Skills:
• Social Media Management, Digital and Print Media, Excellent knowledge of MS Office and marketing software (e.g. CRM), Thorough understanding of social media and web analytics, Creativity and commercial awareness, Management, Corporate Governance, Budgeting and, Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Attributes:
• Emotional Intelligence, Persuasion, Assertiveness, Interpersonal Skills, Attention to detail, Adaptability and flexibility, and Situational sensitivity