Job description

Key function:                    

• To assist with all current and ongoing tasks and responsibilities of the marketing department in order to achieve annual targets.
• Integral part of the events planning and management team with responsibilities including planning, budget management, sourcing sponsorship and execution.

Direct responsibilities

• Idea generation for new income generating events and fundraising.
• Sourcing sponsorships and donations for events.
• Responsible for providing material to the social media co-ordinator for website and social media on all events.
• Adhoc administrative support within the department.
• Attend and manage exhibitions.
• Assist with all event related tasks – from planning to execution.

Requirements

Essential qualities:

• Passionate about the work of the association.
• Must have a high work ethic and be driven to achieve targets.
• Must be prepared to give more than ‘nine to five’.
• Must treat donors and volunteers in a warm friendly manner and be service orientated.
• Empathy with people who are differently abled.
• Must love dogs, and be happy to have them in your environment.
• Must be comfortable with public speaking.

Qualifications/experience:

• Must be able to communicate efficiently and write in English and one other South African official language.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own vehicle.
• Must be well spoken, well-groomed and presentable.
• Must be available to work after hours and on weekends as required.
• Must have at least two years’ event management experience.
• Must have at least two years’ experience in fundraising.
• Social media management experience is an advantage.
• Experience in project management an advantage.
• Must be computer literate with advanced MS Office skills.

Persons interested in this position must submit the following documents to Nadia Sands at

az.gro.godediug@VaidaN

.

• A copy of their CV and qualifications.
• Letter of motivation.
• Copy of their identity document.

Applications will close at 4pm on 23 November 2018.

South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind reserves the right not to fill this vacancy. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant for an interview or appointment and failure to meet the minimum requirements of the post will result in the applicant automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration. Applicants who do not receive a reply within two weeks of submission should deem their application to have been unsuccessful.

Posted on 01 Nov 07:42