Roles and Responsibilities: To contribute to the strategic success of the magazine. To achieve set individual target and yields. To generate weekly sales call reports for the National Sales Manager. Initiate, develop and maintain business relationships with key clients and agencies in Kwazulu-Natal Maintain cross-departmental (editorial, production, advertising,circulation, marketing and finance) relationships. Improve SA Homeowner profitability in the Kwazulu-Natal region Revenue forecasting Initiate new profitable projects, brand extensions, corporate profiles for the portfolio. Monthly client visits to drop copies of SA Homeowner magazine. Develop and maintain good relationships with current client base (direct and agencies) Maintain updated client record (CRM). Maintainance of spread sheets managing weekly figures. Developing On-line and social media strategy to compliment print campaigns. Assist in procuring houses for featuring in each issue. Attending shoots of featured houses. Selling sponsorships against images in the house feature.
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Tiso Blackstar Group applies the principles of Employment Equity Act and as such, preference will be given to candidates who will add to the diversity of our organization. Kindly take note that if we do not respond to you in the next two months, you may regard your application as unsuccessful.
Requirements
No less than 5 years experience in a mid to senior sales position. Experience in home and décor magazine sales is an advantage. Ability to plan and implement individual sales strategy. Computer literacy (Microsoft Office). Proven experience in customer relationship management. Understand market research. Understanding of digital platforms and sales.
Key Competencies Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good organisational and planning skills. Self-motivated. Time management and attention to detail and accuracy. Own reliable vehicle and valid driver’s licence.
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Hellosquare is a digital agency based in Durban, working with high profile clients across FMCG, live venues, global retail and B2B sectors.
We are looking for an experienced and passionate copywriter to oversee our key clients and work with the social media team to deliver consistently great content that goes beyond writing posts. Social media is constantly evolving, so we are looking for a big thinker who is plugged into trends and insights.
Applicants need to deliver the perfect mix of copywriting and creativity and be able to create strategies and campaign concepts. Agency and brand experience is a prerequisite for this position as it is a senior role and will include overseeing junior community managers and ensuring the standard of work is met and always exceeded.
Candidates should only apply if they have a minimum of four years’ experience with demonstrated success in copywriting, campaigns and social media strategy development.
Duties and responsibilities
Creative
Conceptualise and develop social content for our AAA clients.
Create consistent and distinctive copy styles for client communications.
Prepare and analyse status reports on social media efforts and success rate.
Work with account exec team, strategists and creatives to develop campaigns that resonate with the target audience.
Develop content strategies for new and existing clients.
Work with the account exec team to formulate and pitch new ideas/campaigns to current and potential clients. There is going to be a lot of this, so bring all your good ideas.
Staying on top of the latest trends to be at the forefront of innovation.
Team management
Managing and overseeing the social team on key accounts.
Collaborate with designers to develop the creative vision.
Attributes
Exceptional communication skills; written and verbal.
Strong conceptual skills.
Strategic thinking that can deliver great campaign ideas.
Multi-tasking skills necessary for working on concurrent projects.
Understands the value of creatively problem-solving brand challenges to meet marketing objectives.
A ‘never finished’ attitude, constantly elevating and looking to improve.
Experience
Minimum four+ years’ experience at a reputable advertising/digital agencies.
Experience working with FMCG/consumer brands or similar high profile brands.
Worked on digital campaigns that drive brand message and engagement.
Online copywriting and social media writing experience.
To be considered for this role
Cover email – brevity is key, we are in digital after all.
Up-to-date CV.
Experience/examples of work (links to brand pages and campaigns).
Company Description
Hellosquare is a digital agency based in Durban, working with high profile clients across FMCG, live venues, global retail and B2B sectors.
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Stellenbosch University Science Biochemistry Senior Lecturer/Lecturer (Ref. NW01/227/0618)
The Department of Biochemistry employs thirteen full-time academic staff members teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules. We have a strong research focus and training of Master’s and doctoral students is one of our core activities. The department houses a number of active research groups who investigate topics ranging from immunology and plant pathogen detection, drug discovery, molecular systematics, steroid receptors and steroid metabolism, to systems biology.
Duties:
Teaching Biochemistry at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and administrating undergraduate and postgraduate modules;
Participating in departmental research activities and postgraduate supervision (BSc(Hons), MSc and PhD students);
Obtaining research funding from external sources;
Actively participating in departmental activities and administration.
Requirements:
For Lecturer:
PhD in Biochemistry (or closely related subject area);
Proven research experience and a number of recent publication outputs in reputable peer-reviewed journals;
Proven involvement in teaching undergraduate Biochemistry modules at tertiary level;
Proven involvement in postgraduate supervision at Honours and Master’s level;
Record of lively and active interest in research, e.g. by presenting at subject-related conferences, or participating in scientific societies;
Continuous recognised research output and a growing record of publications;
Successful supervision of postgraduate students on at least Master’s level;
Proven involvement in postgraduate supervision at doctoral level;
Proven experience in teaching undergraduate Biochemistry modules at tertiary level;
An NRF rating, or a research profile that could make a successful application for NRF rating possible.
Recommendations:
Ability to lecture in Afrikaans;
Good human relations;
For Senior Lecturer: Experience in course development in Biochemistry topic(s).
Commencement of duties: 1 January 2019 or soon as possible thereafter
Closing date: 1 August 2018
Enquiries regarding this post: Prof. Johann Rohwer on 021 808 5843, or on 021 808 5861, or at
az.ca.nus@riahcoib
Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753
The University will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of suitable candidates from the designated groups
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.