Public Relations and Events Manager - Department of Institutional Advancement at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 6
In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.
The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.
Responsibilities
The incumbent will contribute to the promotion of the reputation of the University of Pretoria by enhancing the universities’ image and distinctive identity to external stakeholders through various academic, research and community engagement projects and programs, as well as key cultural and sports events, staff expertise and student achievements.

The Incumbent Will Be Responsible For

• Management and development of content and placement of University stories in relevant media outlets;
• Media engagement and liaison;
• Manage media monitoring process;
• External stakeholder engagement;
• Events team management;
• Spokesperson for the University when relevant/required.

Minimum Requirements

• An Honours degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or Journalism related discipline;
• Five years’ relevant experience in the following:
• Media or public relations in a corporate or university environment;
• Media practitioner or journalist, including deep knowledge of the media landscape;
• Operational planning and facilitation;
• Facilitation of media liaison;
• Building media relations and networks
• Registered with Public Relations Institute of South Africa (PRISA);
• Valid driver’s license.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Strategic marketing communication;
• Development of Public relations strategies;
• Media relations;
• Events management;
• Experience in press release writing;
• Understand what makes news;
• Excellent language and communication skills (verbal and written);
• Understanding digital media channels, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter;
• Intermediate level of MS Office: word, excel and powerpoint;
• Confident and presentable speaker;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Ability to manage a team;
• Good negotiation / persuasive skills;
• Ability to build strong partnerships and influence stakeholders.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• Established media relationships in the business, educational and general news categories;
• Experience in managing crisis communication scenarios;
• Experience in conducting media training

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.