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Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or related field.
• 5-8 years of operations and project management experience.
• Proficiency in project management tools.
• Understanding of marketing and digital channels.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute campaigns.
• Allocate and oversee resources.
• Manage workflow and schedules.
• Develop digital strategies.
• Ensure quality control.
• Handle vendor relationships.
• Oversee budgets.
• Drive continuous improvement.
• Lead and support the team.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., advertising, design, communications).
• 5 – 8 years of proven experience in a creative leadership role within a PR and activation agency
• Strong experience in Below the line (BTL) and TTL (through the line/lens)
• Impressive portfolio showcasing a diverse range of creative campaigns and projects.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with industry-standard creative software and tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate and lead a creative team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Client Presentations:

• Lead and participate in client presentations, effectively communicating creative concepts and strategies.
• Articulate the rationale behind creative decisions and strategies to clients.
• Create pitch decks/presentations from inception and delegate to the team with accurate client scope of work.
• Collaborate closely with the team from inception to completion, overseeing both operational and executive-level aspects.

Creative Leadership:

• Develop and articulate the agency's creative vision, ensuring alignment with client needs and market trends.
• Lead, inspire, and mentor a team of creative professionals, including art directors, copywriters, designers, and multimedia specialists.
• Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and excellence within the creative department.

Client Collaboration:

• Work closely with clients to understand their objectives, challenges, and creative requirements.
• Provide strategic creative input, present ideas, and manage client expectations throughout projects.
• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering innovative and effective creative solutions that meet or exceed their goals.

Creative Strategy:

• Develop and oversee the implementation of creative strategies aligning with clients' PR and activation campaigns.
• Collaborate with other agency departments, such as account management and strategy, to ensure creative efforts align with overall campaign objectives.

Project Management:

• Manage the workflow, timelines, and budgets for creative projects, ensuring timely delivery and scope adherence.
• Supervise the allocation of creative resources and provide direction to creative teams for successful project execution.

Concept Development:

• Generate and refine creative concepts, campaigns, and visual identities that resonate with target audiences and achieve client goals.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to inform creative strategies.

Quality Control:

• Maintain high standards of quality and consistency across all creative work produced by the agency.
• Conduct regular reviews and critiques to provide constructive feedback to the creative team.

Resource Management:

• Oversee hiring, training, and development of creative talent within the agency.
• Manage relationships with freelance or external creative partners as needed.

Budget Oversight:

• Collaborate with the finance department to manage the creative budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions and resource allocation.

Measuring and Reporting:

• Establish KPIs and metrics to measure the success of creative campaigns and initiatives.
• Regularly report on the performance and impact of creative work to clients and agency leadership.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in new business development, sales, and marketing in PR and Activation.
• Strong understanding of PR and activation services.
• Exceptional negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.
• Leadership abilities with a focus on team motivation and performance.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in CRM and Microsoft Office.

Key Responsibilities:

New Business Development:

• Identify potential clients and industries.
• Execute a lead generation strategy.
• Maintain a strong sales pipeline.

Client Engagement:

• Build client relationships.
• Assess client needs and offer solutions.
• Manage client onboarding.

Marketing Strategy:

• Create marketing campaigns.
• Collaborate with the creative team.

Sales Leadership:

• Lead and mentor the sales team.
• Set performance goals.

Market Research:

• Stay informed about industry trends.
• Research opportunities and threats.

Revenue Growth:

• Set revenue goals and budgets.
• Monitor and report sales performance.

Proposal Management:

• Prepare proposals and contracts.
• Negotiate terms and pricing.

Client Retention:

• Nurture existing client relationships.
• Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities.

Networking:

• Attend industry events.
• Represent the agency professionally.

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Minimum Requirements:

• 3 or more years sales experience specific to the dental sector with 1 or more years specific to implants.
• Ability to maximise sales opportunities through persuasive engagement with dental professionals, educational institutions, and dental organisations, to achieve sales and revenue objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyse market trends to create and execute a local business plan, leveraging current and future opportunities.
• Report competitor activities to the Marketing team and Commercial Leader, adapting accordingly.
• Generate demand for products through approved distributors or direct sales.
• Serve as an expert on key products for customers.
• Coordinate and conduct sales meetings and product training, including vendor days and dealer interactions.
• Professionally present to dental professionals, including education departments.
• Update CRM daily with meeting information and track sales activities.
• Collaborate on marketing programs, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.
• Articulate business and clinical benefits of the products.
• Handle customer complaints following company procedures.
• Collaborate with Clinical Educators for Key Opinion Leader meetings and presentations.
• Consistently achieve company objectives, sales targets, and performance goals.

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Qualifications:

• Hold an appropriate doctoral level qualification or specialist Master's level qualification in Human Resource Management or related fields, including Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Human Resource Development, and Labour Relations.
• South African Board of People Practices (SABPP) professional registration (advantageous).

Experience and Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years' academic experience.
• Demonstrated engagement in research over the past 3 years.
• Familiarity with distance and online education methodologies.
• Proficiency in using learning management systems.

Advantages:

• Specialist in Human Resource Management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as a Module Coordinator for your area of specialization.
• Facilitate both face-to-face and online lectures.
• Develop, review, and moderate curriculum and assessments.
• Provide academic consultation support to students.
• Grade assessments and offer constructive stakeholder feedback.
• Conduct programme and module reviews for continuous improvement.
• Actively engage in research and contribute to publications.
• Supervise postgraduate research initiatives.
• Identify and support at-risk students through pastoral care.
• Manage programme and quality management administrative tasks.

Core Functions Include:

• Participate in various Academic Committees.
• Review and verify Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applications.
• Review and verify Credit Accumulation Transfer applications.
• Sound understanding of the South African higher education regulatory framework.
• Ability to work within pre-determined timeframes and meet deadlines.

General:

• Cultivate and maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and support staff.
• Thrive in a diverse environment while aligning with our institution's vision and mission.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills, resilience, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
• Adapt to time-sensitive tasks and possibly work weekends based on student needs.

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Qualifications:

• Doctorate or progress towards a Doctorate (Preferred).

Experience:

• Minimum of 8-10 years of academic work experience in a higher education institution, including at least 5 years in a management role (Essential).
• More than 10 years of academic work experience in a higher education institution (Preferred).
• Strong academic specialization focus in relevant faculty areas.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Academic Operational Management.
• Experience in designing, developing, and accrediting new programmes.
• Ability to formulate policies and develop and implement new strategies and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of Education and Training legislative frameworks.
• Familiarity with regulatory affairs and academic quality assurance processes in higher education.
• Proven teaching, research, curriculum development, and assessment design experience.
• Strong skills in risk management, communication, and business acumen.
• High competency in MS Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.

General:

• Willingness to work overtime when necessary.
• If you are a dedicated academic professional seeking to contribute to effective admissions and selections processes in higher education, apply now to join our team. Your expertise will contribute to the excellence and growth of our institution.

Key Responsibilities:

Management and Administration:

• Lead the Directorate with a focus on quality and regulatory compliance across structures, policies, and processes.
• Manage and quality assure formal processes related to admissions and selections.
• Oversee the digitalization initiatives within the Department.
• Stay updated on changes in education legislation and policy.

Admissions and Selections:

• Ensure intake targets are met and adherence to turnaround times.
• Supervise Recognition of Prior Learning processes.
• Oversee Credit Accumulation and Transfer processes.
• Identify, monitor, and evaluate relevant statistics.

Regulatory Bodies:

• Prepare for and attend site visits as required.
• Contribute to regulatory body and institutional Quality Assurance Framework activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and the focus areas of the Instructional Audit Framework.

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Minimum Requirements:

• 3 or more years external sales experience (B2B).
• Proficiency in using CRM software and sales tools.
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a high-performing team of “hunters”.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify potential clients through research, cold calling, networking, and industry events.
• Generate and qualify leads to build a robust pipeline of potential customers.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, understanding their specific transportation needs.
• Conduct thorough needs assessments to understand clients' requirements.
• Prepare and deliver persuasive sales presentations to prospective clients.
• Provide insights and feedback to management for pricing and service improvements.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, client interactions, and contracts.
• Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction by addressing client concerns and issues promptly.
• Collaborate with the operations team to ensure the smooth execution of contracted services.
• Work towards achieving and exceeding monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
• Ensure all sales contracts and agreements comply with company policies and legal requirements.

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Qualifications:

• Honours Degree (essential)
• Honours in: OR related field
• Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning., Robotics
• 4-5 years of academic experience
• 2-3 years of demonstrated engagement in an online education environment

Skills Required:

• Proficiency in online education and learning management systems (e.g., Blackboard, Moodle, Classera)
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Thorough understanding of the South African Higher Education regulatory framework

Responsibilities:

Programme Development, Management, and Review:

• Conduct needs analysis to identify learning objectives and desired outcomes
• Develop, manage, and continually review a dynamic curriculum with innovative learning pathways
• Monitor and evaluate online programs based on quality criteria, ensuring alignment with learning objectives

Teaching and Facilitation:

• Facilitate online lectures
• Provide academic consultation and build strong relationships with students
• Design, deliver, and coordinate group activities such as online tutorials and webinars

Student Engagement and Support:

• Promote critical thinking and collaboration through discussion forums, real-world case studies, problem-solving exercises, and peer-to-peer interactions
• Identify at-risk students and provide timely pastoral care and support

Assessment and Feedback:

• Design formative and summative assessments and reflection activities
• Conduct program and module evaluations
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to align programs with regulatory standards

Research and Publication:

• Maintain active research profile
• Supervise student research reports
• Publish in international journals
• Share knowledge through webinars and workshops

Administrative Duties and Coordination:

• Serve as a subject matter expert for content resource development
• Undertake administrative tasks related to program and quality management, including data analytics and reporting
• Potentially serve as a program coordinator

Professional Development:

• Participate in online communities of practice
• Attend webinars and workshops on online teaching strategies and instructional design
• Collaborate with peers on interdisciplinary projects