New Job Vacancies at VUKA Group

Talent & Employee Engagement Officer

This specialized role focuses on talent acquisition, encompassing recruitment, selection processes, workforce planning, recruitment database management, recruitment campaigns, career fair coordination, recruitment advertising, and social media recruitment. Additionally, it plays a pivotal role in supporting selection activities.

Moreover, this role strives to kindle and invigorate employee engagement across the company through enhanced communication channels. By establishing structured communication between the company and its teams, and by conducting regular surveys as touchpoints between management and employees, it aims to deepen employees’ understanding and foster a culture of engagement.

Requirements:

• HR/Communications diploma/ or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in similar role
• Understanding of engagement – what it means and its business benefits
• Enthusiasm and energy for the subject or area that they will be the engagement champion for
• Connections and credibility among their colleagues
• Confidence to deal with others on the behalf of the organisation
• Confidence to handle feedback – positive or negative – on the behalf of the organisation
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Skilled in Social media & Canva
• Strong and effective communication skills
• Passion for working with people
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Ethics, integrity, and professionalism
• Planning and coordination
• Problem-solving, decision making and results orientation
• Critical Thinking

Job Outline:

• End to end process design for the attraction and tracking of new employees (permanent/fixed term).
• End to end youth pipeline recruitment design (graduates/interns).
• End to end recruitment, selection, and onboarding.
• Monitor trends and design specific recruitment & selection, and placement interventions to drive capacity building.
• Build talent pipelines for future needs.
• Compile monthly reports on recruitment & selection, placement metrics and challenges with area of responsibility.
• Providing recruitment reports to team managers.
• In collaboration with HR Director, formulate well-being plan for VUKA Group:
  • Ideas for wellbeing days
  • Assist in coordinating all team related activities and events to drive culture & wellbeing
  • Participate in Corporate Social Responsibility activitieswhere needed
  • Drive participation in the Employee Engagement and Well-Being Surveys
• Engagement with external stakeholders (agencies, higher educational institutions).
• Utilize VUKA Pulse Intranet site to share successes, opportunities & company related news
• Assist the HR Director with Occupational Health and Safety
• Identify feedback or issues from employees and communicate it to HR Director and Senior Management
• Share information and key messages about the company with colleagues
• Conduct regular surveys

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Marketing Campaign Manager

Join Our Exceptional Marketing Team as an End-to-End Campaign Marketing Manager

Are you a Marketing Maestro looking to amplify your career in a dynamic and innovative environment? We’re seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to become a vital part of our team. As the End-to-End Campaign Marketing Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in executing strategic marketing initiatives for our high-performing Power and Energy Portfolio, inclusive of expansive exhibitions, conferences, and diverse publications.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Relevant Marketing/Communications qualification
• 4+ years of multi-channel roadmap development experience
• Must be residing in Cape Town (relocation is not an option)
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strict deadlines while focusing on details.
• Proficiency in marketing automation and CRM software.
• Experience in B2B software marketing, A/B testing, and campaign analysis.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills
• Above-average interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Deadline-driven approach, capable of working independently under tight timelines
• Outstanding analytical abilities with a keen attention to detail
• Blend of creative and analytical skills
• Proactive and responsible mindset
• Enthusiasm and motivation to deliver exceptional results
• Strong copywriting skills
• In-depth understanding of the latest marketing trends and techniques
• Excellent external verbal and written communication skills
• Genuine passion for marketing and a proactive approach
• Solid understanding of the digital marketing landscape
• Exceptional multitasking abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with social media scheduling tools, marketing automation software, Canva, and video editing tools
• Marketing campaign management experience
• Excellent administrative skills and highly organized
• Understanding of the sales process is advantageous

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Execution:

• Collaborate closely with our Marketing Team to seamlessly execute robust marketing plans, ensuring the achievement of event targets and driving overall marketing success.

Content Creation and Campaign Management:

• Spearhead the creation of compelling promotional materials, develop impactful social media content and strategies, and take charge of managing and leading comprehensive campaigns.

Team Leadership:

• Mentor and guide junior team members, leveraging your experience and skills to support their growth while ensuring high-quality output.

Networking and Collaboration:

• Attend industry events, fostering valuable connections and working closely with the Head of Marketing and Marketing Manager to optimize marketing strategies.

Innovation and Collaboration:

• Demonstrate a collaborative and innovative mindset, acting as a crucial team player with a positive attitude while ensuring seamless communication and coordination within the marketing department.
• Your role as an End-to-End Campaign Marketing Manager will encompass a diverse range of responsibilities, including but not limited to:

Campaign Strategy & Execution:

• Designing and deploying digital and social media campaigns, emails, SMS, and PR broadcasts while organizing data and tracking results.
• Negotiating marketing partnerships with external organizations.
• Managing relationships with business partners to coordinate and implement marketing activities.
• Ensuring the website is current and up-to-date by uploading and refreshing web content.
• Tracking inquiries and ensuring leads are appropriately passed to sales teams.
• Updating marketing plans and reporting back on responses.
• Contributing to basic copywriting and improving campaign effectiveness.
• Adhering to branding and communications guidelines in all tasks.
• Collecting, analyzing, and reporting marketing data, making improvement suggestions based on results.
• Assisting with data research and sourcing new lists and collection methods.
• Collaborating on securing valuable external promotions and partnerships.
• Driving onsite marketing activities and partner marketing fulfillments.

Demand Generation & Optimization:

• Strategizing, executing, and optimizing data-driven demand generation campaigns.
• Developing and deploying integrated marketing campaigns aligned with organizational goals.
• Conducting A/B testing across all channels and continuously optimizing campaigns.
• Building prescriptive persona-based buyer journeys for campaign strategies.
• Collaborating with internal teams for effective messaging and campaign execution.
• Integrating competitive campaigns and alliance partner campaigns into segment plans.
• Providing ongoing reporting, insights, and campaign pacing updates to stakeholders.
• Documenting processes for transparency and knowledge sharing.

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Multimedia Journalist

Join a dynamic and successful team to work on one of our leading, international trade publication and online portal.  The team is based in Johannesburg.

Requirements:

• A recognised multimedia journalist qualification with a particular focus on video, digital and social media 
• A professional outlook with excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills 
• A willingness to constantly learn new things on the job 
• Good interviewing skills 
• Good research skills 
• Excellent social media skills 
• Good working knowledge of shooting videos independently – video production skills will be advantageous. 
• Strong attention to detail 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Eagerness to explore and understand the commercial aspects of multimedia 
• Ability to think outside the box 
• Team player who is willing to work outside the boundaries of job description 

 Responsibilities: 

• Compile articles for brand’s digital platforms 
• Engage with industry stakeholders for  content creation 
• Assist in the uploading of content to website and Youtube channel 
• Conduct research and compile deep dive content for the brand’s resource library 
• Conduct video and podcast interviews and assist in pre- and post-production processes 
• Assist in the organisation hosting of webinars and digital events 
• Assist in general daily administrative tasks 

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Marketing Strategist: Media

VUKA Group, one of South Africa and Africa’s leading Publishers, Trade Exhibition and Conference Organisers, is looking for an exceptional and driven Marketing Specialist, to join their dynamic and successful  team to work on some of our leading, international trade publications and online portals.

You will be responsible for marketing a portfolio of international trade publications and online portals to the industry.  Using your marketing skills, you will research, develop and implement the marketing strategy in its entirety.  You will work closely with the editors and sales teams throughout the process to ensure targets are reached.  This is a very analytical and statistically driven role in which you will have bottom-line responsibility for creating and executing innovative international marketing plans deploying online & offline direct marketing tactics.

We only recruit the ‘best-in-class’. If you have proven experience and results in publishing, or other content-related businesses such as a top tier media company – we want to hear from you. We select on criteria determined by skills and character.

Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Marketing Management
• 3 + years in a strategic B2B marketing role for mining and/or energy media is advantageous
• Proven track record in creating successful marketing communications campaigns
• Proven use and understanding of complex databases and segmentation techniques
• Proven understanding of tracking & response reporting and analysing
• An excellent understanding of digital marketing techniques
• Project management experience

Responsibilities:

• Develop marketing strategies for our publications and online portals
• Define the brand strategy across the portfolio(s)
• Copywriting for all promotional and advertising material
• Develop 6 and 12 month data acquisition strategy together with metrics and targets
• Develop marketing communications campaigns using all aspects of direct marketing (mailings, email, online, PR, advertising)
• Oversee organisation of both internal & external promotional activities, ensuring they are carried out efficiently and within agreed budgets
• Coordinate and manage all direct & digital marketing plans & activities to ensure that the plans are delivered effectively and in line with plan
• Develop and maintain systems & processes which effectively report on marketing activities effectively and efficiently
• Provide on-going and post campaign effectiveness reports and recommend on-going improvements based on statistical analysis of marketing information
• Remain up-to-date with latest communications tools and continuously assess their deployment to improve marketing effectiveness
• Manage & monitor budgets, providing accurate forecasts to feed into the budget setting process

Competencies:

• Excellent project management, planning and organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines
• Outstanding analytical ability with acute attention to detail
• Good combination of creative and analytical skills
• Able to juggle multiple projects, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proficient in HubSpot CRM – workflows

Other:

• Only suitable qualified and experienced Marketing candidates will be considered.
• If you have not heard from us within 30 days please consider your application unsuccessful.

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About The Global Trust Project:

The Global Trust Project is an early-stage startup with a vision to build trust-rich pathways in leadership, organisations, governments, and societies. Our approach is recognised by global clients for its effectiveness in rapidly enabling trust. Despite being at an early stage, our experience spans across public and private sectors, from multinational organisations to impoverished communities.

Role Description:

We’re seeking a resourceful and driven Junior Startup Generalist to join our dynamic team. This multifaceted role is integral to shaping and promoting our trust-building methodologies. You’ll collaborate across operations, project coordination, content development, and client relations, offering a unique opportunity to develop diverse skills and advance your career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, refine, and adapt compelling materials on trust-building principles, aligning them with accreditation requirements.
• Support the Executive Director with key tasks, enhancing your exposure to leadership responsibilities.
• Conduct research to support content development and enhance our trust-building methodologies.
• Assist with digital marketing initiatives to promote our offerings.
• Foster positive client relationships as a key point of contact.
• Manage projects effectively, ensuring timely completion within a fast-paced startup environment.
• Leverage and refine prompt engineering skills for efficiency and creative content generation.

Requirements:

• Experience in project coordination, research, administration, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to organise and present information clearly.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable, detail-oriented, and a fast learner who thrives in a dynamic startup setting.
• Genuine interest in trust-building, leadership, and organisational development.
• Formal qualifications in a relevant field (sciences, humanities, communications) are preferred.

Note:

To apply, please submit a CV and a cover letter via our application process detailing your experience in project coordination, research, or administration, as well as your interest in joining an early-stage startup focused on building trust in diverse societal contexts.

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Marketing Coordinator (French Speaking)

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for marketing? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Marketing Coordinator!

As a Marketing Coordinator at VUKA Group, you will play a pivotal role in implementing our comprehensive marketing strategy under the guidance of our experienced Marketing Manager or Strategist. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the successful execution of marketing initiatives aimed at achieving our event targets. This includes coordinating and overseeing various aspects of the marketing plan, from conceptualization to implementation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor or Diploma in Marketing and Communications.
• Must be fluent in French.
• Valid work permit for South Africa & residing in Cape Town.
• Minimum 1 year marketing experience, preferably within an agency or events sector.

Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate all elements of the marketing campaign to ensure that the deadlines are met.
• Designing and deploying digital & social media campaigns, emails, sms and fax broadcasts, as well as organising the data and tracking results.
• Carrying out research to actively promote Vuka Group conferences & exhibitions on relevant websites ensuring all listings are live and up to date.
• Negotiating marketing partnerships with external organisations.
• Managing the relationships with business partners to co-ordinate and implement marketing activities such as adverts, emails, mailings, banners etc…
• Ensuring website is current and up to date by uploading and refreshing web content.
• Track enquiries and ensure that leads are being passed to the relevant sales teams.
• Updating marketing plans with responses and reporting back on them.
• Liaising with sponsors and exhibitors to maximise on marketing efforts.
• Basic copywriting – improving marketing effectiveness of marketing campaigns by writing and evaluating copy to increase response rate.
• Know and follow branding and communications guidelines of the project and apply to all the tasks.
• Collating, analysing and reporting marketing data and make suggestions for improvement based on the results.
• Assist with data research (new lists, etc.)

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about making an impact through marketing. If you possess excellent communication skills, strong project management abilities, and a creative mindset, we would love to hear from you.

Competencies the role require:

• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Above average interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines.
• Outstanding analytical ability with acute attention to detail.
• Good combination of creative and analytical skills.
• Take initiative and seek responsibility.
• Enthusiasm and motivation to achieve outstanding results.
• Great copywriting skills.
• Good understanding of the latest marketing trends and techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding multitasking abilities.
• PowerPoint, Word and Excel experience a plus.
• Experience with a social media scheduling tool and marketing automation software a plus.
• Understanding of Canva and Video editing tools is a plus.
• Team player with a creative flair to contribute to a fast-paced high performing team.
• Proven digital marketing experience.