Job description

The University of Stellenbosch Business School Executive Development (Pty) Ltd, more commonly referred to as USB-ED, is a private company offering leadership and management development (short course) programmes across Africa for both corporates and individuals. USB-ED has a full time position for a Digital Marketing Coordinator. The successful candidate will be based in Bellville (Cape Town). The appointee will be part of the dynamic Marketing team, delivering a high quality service to clients, the company and society.

Working within the marketing department, reporting to the Digital & Brand Manager, the purpose of the Digital Marketing Coordinator is to assist with the execution of digital marketing activities.

Key performance areas and indicators will involve:

• Website support
  • Updating and uploading of content
  • Moderation of comments
  • Liaising with web developers
• Social media
  • Assist to maintain and build online presence for USB-ED as per the social business strategy
  • General business updates on social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Slide Share, Sound Cloud)
  • Brand and advertising campaign creation roll out
  • Moderation of comments
• Email marketing and newsletters
  • Set-up mailer, send and manage database on Click Dimensions
  • Uploading HTML emailers and setting up for send
  • Managing databases, unsubscribes etc.
  • Reporting on email success
• Digital branding
  • Updating email signatures
  • Execution of branded email banner schedule
• General admin support

Commencement of duties:  01 May 2018

Closing date: Monday, 5 March 2018

Should no feedback be received from USB-ED within three weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed. USB-ED reserves the right not to make an appointment

Company Description

The University of Stellenbosch Business School Executive Development (Pty) Ltd, more commonly referred to as USB-ED, is a private company offering leadership and management development (short course) programmes across Africa for both corporates and individuals.

We develop and connect leaders through innovative and transformational learning experiences because we believe that empowered leaders can bring about change. USB-ED is based in South Africa (Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban) and USB-ED Botswana is based in Gaborone, although programmes are presented in various countries across Africa.

The USB’s international standing and reputation is confirmed by the triple crown of international accreditations, AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in Marketing, New Media or relevant field

Skills and experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ work experience in digital, website and social media marketing (LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter)
• Experience in Click Dimensions, Asana and Rocketseed advantageous

Competencies:    

• Excellent time management by working on multiple tasks, shift priorities as necessary and organise tasks and materials to meet pressing deadlines.
• Actively involved on social media
• Aware of digital trends and innovations
• Excellent communication and follow-through
• Accuracy with attention to quality and detail
• Adapting and responding to change, coping with pressure and setbacks.
• Approachable, highly responsible, efficient, organised, confident, capable, takes initiative and self-motivated.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• Adhering to principles and values
• Applying speciality and technical expertise

The successful person must have access to own transport and be willing to travel (South Africa and Rest of Africa) and to work after hours, when required.

Posted on 26 Feb 10:48