MARKETING COORDINATOR

Job Responsibilities

• Brand Promotion and Awareness: Implementation of marketing strategies to promote brand awareness and establish a strong brand presence in the marketplace.
• Social Media Management: Execute social media strategies to enhance brand visibility, engage with followers, and drive stakeholder engagement by planning and creating engaging content, managing accounts, monitoring user interactions, and analysing performance metrics to optimise social media presence.
• Market Research and Analysis: Assist with conducting market research to understand customer preferences, competitor activities, and industry trends.
• Relationship Building: Build and nurture relationships with customers, stakeholders, influencers, and industry partners through social media engagement.
• Reputation Management: Coordinate reputation management interventions.
• PR Strategy and Planning: Execute PR strategies and campaigns aligned with the organisation's goals and objectives.
• Event Management: Coordinate and execute PR events and activities such as product launches, press conferences, exhibitions, industry conferences, and media briefings.
• Media Execution and Engagement Maximisation: Ensure smooth execution and maximise media coverage and engagement.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications and Social Sciences or equivalent.
• 5-7 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Track record in communication, public relations, and marketing.
• Knowledge of online marketing and social media strategies.
• Experience in a research environment.
• Marketing Association of South Africa (MASA) registration at Associate Marketeer level an added advantage.

Enquiries: Ms Joy Peter Tel (012) 427-9905

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 05 FEBRUARY 2025

A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance as well as competency and leadership assessments. Preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act. Applications accompanied by a covering letter, detailed CV with at least three recent (3) contactable referees. Certified copies of certificates, supporting documents and a copy of driver’s license must be attached on the form.

A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months’ probation period. The organisation reserves the right not to appoint.