Job description

We are recruiting for a Head of Digital Analytics to join an impressive digital consultancy based in Cape Town. We are recruiting for a Head of Digital Analytics to join an impressive digital consultancy based in Cape Town. This is a key hire for the business, and you will have responsibility of managing the analytics team as well as driving measurement and tracking of data across the business. You will be working with Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager as well as the Google Marketing Platform. The consultancy has offices all over the World and an impressive list of well-known clients.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the analytics team
• Working on digital strategies
• Working with internal + external teams both locally and internationally
• Maintaining an environment of learning + growth in the team
• Growing analytics opportunities within clients as well as looking for new opportunities
• Training clients on GMP + Analytics products
• Producing dashboards, handling of reporting + insights
• Working with key clients

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience within digital analytics
• Solid experience working with Google Analytics + Google Tag Manager
• Google Analytics + Google Ads Certified
• Skilled in Google Marketing Platform (DV360, SA360 and Campaign Manager 360)
• Highly analytical, confident + passionate about digital

If this sounds like you then get in touch with Amplified Talent to discuss further.

Posted on 16 Nov 11:33

Company description

We are offering a remote working opportunity for a paid ads specialist for international clients in a number of exciting fields.

We are a fast-growing business with an international client base and a reputation for providing exceptional quality of service and extraordinary employees! We’re passionate about adding people that want to be part of a fun, flexible, values-based company. We hire 100% around values and how you will fit into our culture. There is also a lot of room for developing your career here too.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, implementing, reporting on and optimising display, search and video campaigns to ensure alignment with the company’s online marketing strategy. This role requires the ability to operate on both a strategic and tactical level.

Why you’re going to love working here:

• The opportunity to work with a variety of international clients across different industries and business sectors.
• A creative working environment.
• Part time position to grow into full time.
• Work from home position.

What we’re looking for in you:

• Have excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Excellent, strong and personable telephone manner.
• Great listening skills and high attention to detail.
• Be extremely self-sufficient and able to make decisions on your own
• Be comfortable around technology and willing and able to quickly learn new applications and software
• Highly organised
• Show a strong desire to help people and a professional attitude at all times.
• Quick learner in a fast-paced environment who works well under pressure.
• Experience with e-commerce mandatory
• Have experience in Facebook, Instagram, Google Ads, Google Merchant, Twitter and Pinterest
• Fashion experience an advantage but not a must, or at least an interest in fashion
• Have an analytical eye and know how to use data tools 
• Must be proactive and willing to work closely with the client 

What you’ll be up to:

Typical tasks include, but may not be limited to:

• Developing, executing, and optimizing cutting-edge digital campaigns from conception to launch.
• Working cross-departmentally to align campaign strategies and goals across the organisation.
• Providing ongoing actionable insights into campaign performance to relevant stakeholders.
• Defining, measuring, and evaluating relevant paid media KPIs.
• Building out media buys for various ad platforms and overseeing the day-to-day execution of paid media.
• Overseeing and managing the overall budget for paid media.
• Conducting in-depth keyword and website research, ad grouping and audience targeting.
• Maintaining knowledge of industry best practices and new technologies.

Requirements:

• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• South African citizen
• Prior experience in similar position mandatory
• Five+ years’ experience preferable.
• Working PC/laptop.
• Secure and reliable internet connection.

Working hours: Part-time with potential to grow
Remuneration: Market-related 
Apply: Kindly submit a cover letter and updated CV at: az.oc.yrecruostuo@sreerac

Posted on 13 Nov 16:52

Join one of South Africa’s leading brand coordinators as a proofreader/quality assurer.

Requirements:

• Industry-related bachelors degree
• Two years of copywriting experience essential
• Retail experience essential
• Two years of proven proofreading experience required
• Excellent written English/Afrikaans, including excellent spelling and grammar
• Must be able to display understanding of client-specific CI/guidelines/templates

Responsibilities

• Copywriting
• Point of sale marketing (POS)
• Printing
• Proofreading

Posted on 13 Nov 15:41

Corporate communication and marketing division

Manager – publications

(Ref. KB/285/1120)
 

The Corporate Communication and Marketing Division (CCMD) creates a competitive advantage for Stellenbosch University (SU) by strategically positioning the brand favourably, implementing effective communication and marketing initiatives – including student recruitment –and by arranging institutional events for various stakeholders. The Division offers a dynamic, innovative and interesting work environment. Most of the Division’s activities are deadline-driven, fast-paced and often require extended working hours.

The CCMD currently has a vacancy for a manager publications. The incumbent will be responsible to co-create a publications strategy and operational plan, and for the implementation of the plan which will include the production of a collection of printed and digital institutional publications for a variety of stakeholders. Institutional publications are not limited to traditional print or digital publications; it may include marketing/promotional collateral, a variety of PowerPoint presentations aimed at different stakeholders; video production and the news carousel on the SU website. The Manager: Publications also takes responsibility for the strategy, content alignment and production management of the University’s Annual Integrated Report, including the compilation of briefing documents for written and visual content contributors and graphic designer, and ensures compliance with the Department of Higher Education and Training’s requirements for integrated annual reporting.

Duties:

Management of various corporate publications

• Co-developing and implementing a corporate publications strategy and plan with objectives aligned with SU’s Integrated Communication Strategy and Plan;
• Compiling an annual production plan for institutional publications, including the Integrated Annual Report, and managing its scheduling and roll out;
• Conceptualising various publications in accordance with objectives and stakeholders;
• Overseeing the production and print management of various corporate publications;
• Compiling the annual budget for corporate publications and managing the expenditure;
• Ensuring high quality written and visual content, cutting-edge publication formats and innovative design;
• Managing the distribution and delivery of publications;
• Ensuring alignment with corporate brand identity, and compliance with protocols and guidelines;
• Benchmarking SU publications against international best practice;
• Procuring internal and external service providers.

Content creation for publications

• Writing, re-writing, editing, translating and proof-reading content for various SU publications that are published in both English and Afrikaans;
• Commissioning and managing the contributions by copy writers, photographers and graphic designers;
• Ensuring alignment of content with institutional narrative and tone;
• Interpreting written information for conversion into visual communication, e.g. graphs and infographics.  

Requirements:

• Relevant Bmdegree or equivalent qualification in communication/journalism/marketing/public relations;
• Approximately six to eight years’ working experience in the relevant fields with at least five years in publication management or publishing, including print and digital publication production, financial management and staff coordination;
• Proven experience in strategy development, planning and implementation related to publications;
• Excellent language proficiency and experience in high-level content creation and quality control, with the ability to sign-off on English and Afrikaans publications for production: printing/digital distribution;
• Computer literate in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) as well as knowledge of digital publication platforms;
• Ability to function effectively in a multilingual and multicultural environment;
• Ability to work independently, make objective and decisive, yet flexible decisions under pressure and within set deadlines, and the ability to work in a multi-skilled, professional team;
• Accurate reporting of information and attention to fine detail.

Recommendations:

• Relevant postgraduate qualification;
• Experience in a corporate communication or marketing division;
• Knowledge of the higher education sector;
• Experience in project management;
• Knowledge of integrated reporting.

Commencement of duties: 1 January 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter

Closing date: 25 November 2020

Enquiries regarding job contents: Ms. Candes Keating on 021 808 9175, or at target=”_blank. Please do not send applications to this email address.

Applications for the position will only be accepted via the online application platform as indicated. For technical assistance with the platform and remuneration enquiries, please contact the Human Resources Division on 021 808 2753, or at az.ca.nus@rh-e-nus

The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as Stellenbosch University’s institutional EE Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and e-mail address of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

Apply online at www.sun.ac.za/english/careers

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

Posted on 12 Nov 09:23

Job description

A new opportunity is available in our Buying Department for a resilient, innovative and resourceful Buyer who can add value to our Outdoor Equipment Team through the successful development and procurement of Consumer Electronics for Cape Union Mart.

Our ideal candidate will have the ability to significantly contribute towards the achievement of our department and business objectives as well as have the high energy levels required for this fast-paced, highly pressurized and dynamic retail environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Development and procurement of Consumer Electronics and other categories

• Execution of the merchandise strategies in alignment with the departmental and business objectives

• New product selections in line with market research and trends

• Negotiations and supplier relationship management

• Various reporting on product and category performance

• Understanding the local and international Consumer Electronics environment and the competitors therein in order to ensure relevancy and competitiveness within the market

• Collaborate with Online team to maximise the online shopping experience

• Collaborate with marketing to ensure compelling messaging to the target customer

Knowledge, Experience & Qualifications Required

• Grade 12 certificate and a relevant tertiary qualification is required

• Experience in Consumer Electronics retail environment is advantageous

• 3-5 years of retail merchandise buying experience is essential.

• Consumer Electronics buying experience is advantageous

• Working knowledge of the retail cycle and merchandise buying principles and processes. Understanding and experience in retail planning principles and processes is advantageous

• A clear understanding of Consumer Electronics in the retail environment

• A working knowledge of the latest Microsoft packages is required

Job Related Competencies

• A passion for keeping up to date with electronic equipment trends

• The ability to remain flexible and adapt merchandise strategies to match trends as they change in our different target markets

• Proven negotiation skills

• Strong trader mentality

• Proven strategic thinking skills in order to make sound decisions together with effective problem-solving skills

• Ability to build and maintain influential relationships at various levels and across business functions

• Effective communication and presentation skills essential

• Proven planning, & time management skills

• The agility and resilience to maintain high levels of drive and initiative under pressure

Posted on 11 Nov 13:36