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12 Months Contract(1 Year)

JOB TITLE Provincial Specialist: Marketing/Stakeholder Relations and Information

DURATION Twelve(12) Months Contract

JOB GRADE C5 Minimum Mid-Point

507 409 596 409

NO. OF INCUMBENTS 01

LOCATION KwaZulu Natal: Provincial Office

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE

JOB

To implement an integrated provincial marketing, stakeholder

relations and information management plan.

KEY PERFORMANCE

AREAS

Develop and implement provincial marketing and

communication plan as per national strategy

Develop and implement provincial information management

system as per national strategy

Develop and implement provincial media and stakeholder

management plan as per national strategy

Coordinate marketing events and brand management activities

aligned to strengthen organizational image

REQUIRED MINIMUM

QUALIFICATION

Matric (NQF Level 4) and National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in

Marketing/ Communications or Media Relations

Bachelor Degree (NQF Level 7) in Marketing/

Communications or Media Relations will be an added

advantage

REQUIRED MINIMUM

WORK EXPERIENCE

4 - 6 years’ work experience in the Marketing/

Communication Environment.

Interacting with stakeholder’s experience

Communication and information management experience

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES Advisory Service

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical

Business Acumen

Problem-Solving & Decision-Making

Planning & Organising

Monitoring & Evaluation

Performance Driven

Team Work

Adaptability & Flexibility

Policy Adherence

Negotiation

Basic Computer Skills

Office Management

INHERENT JOB

REQUIREMENT

: It is the organization’s intention to promote equity and representivity in terms of

race,gender and people living with disability as per the set numerical targets contained

in the organizational Employment Equity Plan (EE Plan). To ensure compliance and

successful implementation of the EE Plan, all applicants should indicate their race,

gender and disability status in their curriculum vitae (CV). Advertised positions are

affirmative action positions and previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to

apply.

The appointment of candidates is subject to the verification of all their credentials

(employment history, educational, financial, criminal and any other checks as may be

necessary). Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and if you

have not heard from us within three months of submitting your application, please

consider it unsuccessful. Proposed offers will be made from Minimum to Midpoint as

advertised.

To apply, please send your CV to

Please state the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Closing Date: 04 August 2021

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• The most prominent responsibility of the Marketing Specialist is the coordinating and implementing innovative marketing campaigns for branding and product launches.
• Responsibilities will involve collaborating with other marketing and sales professionals to drive effective strategies.
• By extension, this responsibility extends to collaboration with the Social Media team and internal design/copywriting team as well, as in an acceleration unit, the two teams overlap each other distinctly and daily.
  
  
  

• The most prominent responsibility of the Marketing Specialist is the coordinating and implementing innovative marketing campaigns for branding and product launches.
• Responsibilities will involve collaborating with other marketing and sales professionals to drive effective strategies.
• By extension, this responsibility extends to collaboration with the Social Media team and internal design/copywriting team as well, as in an acceleration unit, the two teams overlap each other distinctly and daily.
  
  
  

• Conduct market research to identify customer requirements, habits, and trends
• Brainstorm and develop ideas for creative marketing campaigns.
• Assist in outbound or inbound marketing activities, demonstrating expertise in areas such as content development, optimization, advertising, and event planning.
• Evaluate the performance of marketing campaigns using key metrics and present recommendations to management.
• Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing stakeholders
• Join social media groups and professional platforms to discuss industry-related topics.
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• Gather customer feedback to inform sales and product teams.
  
  
  

• Proven work experience as a Marketing Communications Specialist or in a similar role.
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• Hands-on experience with web content management tools
• Knowledge of SEO
  
  
  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good presentation skills.
  
  
  

• Bachelors degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a relevant field.
  
  
  

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• Develop a comprehensive marketing strategies
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An established insurance company is seeking to hire a highly skilled and experienced Marketing Specialist to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an marketing professional with strong social media expertise and a influencer focused approach to grow their career within a reputable organisation.

Formal Education:

• Bachelors degree in marketing, Communications, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years experience in thought leadership / influencer marketing or social media management, ideally within the financial services industry.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts, and campaigns.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel), Adobe Suite will be advantageous.
• Experience in planning and execution.
• Experience in planning branding strategies, advertising campaigns, and successful public relations efforts.

Language Requirements:

• English and Afrikaans

Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of audience segmentation, especially the South African financial demographics.
• Strong grasp of influencer / thought leadership positioning, earned media, and native influencer / thought leadership techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to build personal brands into scalable influencer / thought leadership platforms.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and influencer / thought leadership trends.
• Knowledge of competitors.
• Experience in the financial services industry, also with compliance-sensitive communication.
• Ability to simultaneously manage several projects.
• A keen understanding of South African demographics and media trends.

will enable you to:

Processes:

• Develop and implement influencer / thought leadership marketing strategies across different marketing channels to achieve the Groups brand objectives that ultimately contribute to revenue generation.
• Manage personal brands and outputs of influencers and thought leaders.
• Plan and oversee influence-driven events that align with the Groups marketing objectives.
• Execute innovative campaigns that align with the Groups overall marketing goals and values.
• Ensure influencer / thought leadership content adheres to the Groups brand guidelines and values by overseeing the creation of their content.
• Manage the influencers diary and media schedule.
• Align campaigns with advisor-led initiatives of sales specialists.
• Coordinate with legal and compliance teams to ensure campaigns meet all regulatory requirements.
• Monitor campaign performance metrics, including engagement, reach, and ROI, and provide actionable insights for optimisation.

People:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with influencers / thought leaders, agencies, and thought leaders relevant to teg Group.
• Act as the primary liaison between influencers / thought leaders and the Group to provide guidance, feedback, and support.
• Collaborate with internal teams, amongst others the sales and marketing teams, to ensure alignment and consistency across various Group campaigns.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation within the Groups marketing team.

Technology:

• Utilize social media analytics tools to track and measure the success of influencer / thought leadership campaigns.
• Leverage digital tools to identify and vet potential influencers / thought leaders for campaigns.
• Stay up to date with advancements in influencer marketing platforms and technologies to enhance campaign execution.
• Ensure seamless integration of influencer / thought leadership campaigns across the Groups digital channels.