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Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences
University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB)
Marketing Division 
Digital Brand Manager: USB
(Ref. EBW04/359/1119)

The University of Stellenbosch Business School, which falls under Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences, was the first school from an African university to receive the three international accreditations – AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA. The Triple Crown of accreditations is reserved for less than 1% of schools in the world. Overall, USB stands for an ethos of responsible leadership. We want to be recognised as a source of value for a better world. That is why responsible leadership development is a key differentiator of our programmes, particularly of our MBA.

Duties:

• Having a sound understanding of inbound, push and behavioural marketing;
• Designing and implementing digital strategies within budget requirements;
• Developing and managing digital enrolment campaigns;
• Developing product-specific communication strategies and long-term sales growth plans;
• Launching marketing/promotional campaigns per programme (programme driven – selected programmes combined based on fit);
• Developing annual implementation plans that deliver on strategy;
• Identifying customer segments/personas, and ensuring that communications connect with selected groups;
• Conducting market research for product portfolio and using insights to deliver improvements;
• Understanding and knowing how to apply marketing automation technology to increase efficiency and effectiveness;
• Developing performance matrix against set objectives;
• Managing a budget;
• Working with others to create compelling content: text, image and video;
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure brand consistency;
• Ensuring relevant content is posted in accordance with content calendar;
• Building relationships with programme heads, media and other stakeholders;
• Managing and growing agency relationships and developing integrated solutions across all performance marketing channels (SEM, SEO, social, mobile, display, affiliates);
• Developing brand engagement programmes;
• Handling CRM analysis and bespoke responses;
• Undertaking competitor analyses;
• Driving programme awareness in order to achieve sales targets;
• Managing lead conversion;
• Providing outstanding customer service.
  

Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in Marketing/Business Management;
• Minimum four years’ experience in a brand management or marketing role;
• Experience of inbound marketing processes;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Proven ability to take initiative and to make an independent judgement in performing tasks;
• The delivery of outputs that comply with the highest quality standards;
• Professional conduct and a professional appearance;
• Persuasive communicator;
• Very strong strategic skills with a proven track record of data analysis;
• A valid driver’s license;
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, organised and methodical;
• A pro-active problem-solving outlook;
• The ability to function in a multilingual environment;
• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook);
• Willingness and availability to work after hours if necessary.

Recommendations:

• Work experience in the business or university sector.
  

Commencement of duties: 1 January 2020

Closing date: 3 December 2019

Enquiries: Owen Mbundu on 021 918 4225, or at

az.ca.bsu@udnubm.newo

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 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 20 Nov 13:40

Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences 

University of Stellenbosch Business School

Coordinator: Academic Programmes

(Ref. EBW04/358/1119)

The International Affairs Division supports the international mobility of faculty, students and staff through USB’s international academic networks.

Duties:

• Proactively liaising with international business schools to develop academic and consultancy programmes on a customised basis;
• Maintaining and growing a network of businesses in South Africa to use as case study companies to the benefit of the international partners and current students of the USB;
• Advising on and participating in the development of academic programmes for incoming international groups, taking into consideration both academic and business exposure objectives;
• Creating internship opportunities for international students and acting as their host;
• Creating research opportunities for international students and acting as their host;
• Acting as host for incoming international groups by functioning as learning process facilitator, integrating the different experiences in class, accompanying groups on company visits, providing context and linking the new learning experience to existing knowledge;
• Creating networking opportunities with local business people, USB alumni and students;
• Any other tasks delegated by the Head: International Affairs. 

Requirements: 

• Master’s degree;
• At least five years’ relevant experience in a university, business school or corporate environment;
• Ability to research, analyse and develop ideas and to formulate them in writing in a lucid, concise and persuasive manner;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and clients simultaneously, proactively solving problems, managing and meeting deadlines, giving attention to detail and maintaining a high quality of work under pressure;
• Proven ability to liaise with individuals at management level;
• Proven high-level proficiency in Microsoft Office and Web applications;
• Proven ability to work independently as well as within a team;
• Knowledge of business and management practices;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
• Proven high-level organisational ability and excellent time management skills;
• Exceptional ability to maintain confidentiality;
• International travel. 

Recommendations:

• Knowledge of a non-South African language;
• Knowledge of MBA programmes;
• Knowledge of a business school environment;
• Knowledge of accounting and a strong financial background. 

Commencement of duties: 1 February 2019

Closing date: 3 December 2019

Enquiries: Samantha Walbrugh-Parsadh on 021 918 4200, or at

az.ca.bsu@2ws

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 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 20 Nov 13:04