The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to Employment Equity with the intention to promote representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from the designated groups.
CORPORATE RELATIONS DIVISION
Marketing & Social Media Assistant (Intern)
Marketing Unit
JOB SCOPE: Work on and assist with marketing and social media activities, as well as be of general assistance to units within Corporate Relations.
Ref: MAI 01/2016
WESTVILLE CAMPUS
(12 Months Fixed Term Contract)
To apply, please view the Job Profile (attached), and submit your detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) including contactable references, together with a Covering Letter motivating how you meet the stated knowledge, skills and experience requirements for the job.
All applications should be submitted before the application deadline to: Mrs Nolwandle Mabaso Reference number must indicated on the subject line
Email address: Mabason5@ukzn.ac.za
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 9th of February 2016 – ONLY
An abstract reasoning as well as writing test will be administered.
Please note the application deadline for the post listed is Friday, 5 February 2016, midday. Please note that this position is urgent and the successful candidate will be required to start with a handover on 16 February 2016 and officially assume duty from the 01st of March 2016. Should you not hear from us within 1 week following the deadline date, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.
Marketing & Social Media Assistant (Intern)
Marketing Units.
Corporate Relations Division: UKZN
Roles & Responsibilities:
Social Media: A high level of autonomy.
- Manage and respond to all queries across Facebook and Twitter pages. This is to be
done on a daily basis and during the course of the day. - Post a minimum of three interactive postings per day that encourage student
participation. - Ensure that the online feedback analytics platform for each social network is
regularly visited in order to inform campaign activities moving forward. This should be
checked at least once a week. - Manage the online reputation of UKZN on all levels in consultation with any of the
Social Media Managers. - Ensure close coordination between all relevant departments such as marketing,
events– on a daily basis in order to craft textured campaigns. - Craft the full-year’s campaign plan ensuring that it touches and is parallel to the
marketing office’s objectives and builds UKZN as an institution of choice for leaners. - Draft reports on stats of each platform as and when required by Managers.
- Set up campaign calendars, create monthly progress reports and campaign
summary reports for major campaigns in the year. - Maximise online presence by implementing creative, strategic and tactical online
marketing activities and graphics in order to leverage a higher level of interactivity
for students and community members on our platforms. - Be aware of and be price sensitive to the overall marketing budget when planning
prizes for competitions. - Monitor and engage, when necessary, in brand related online conversations.
- Meet weekly with brand and public relations teams to discuss trends, postings, article
reviews, etc.
Marketing & CRD: A lower level of autonomy
- Be of general assistance to any unit within CRD, and have a keenness to learn and
be of support if all daily activities relating to your core responsibilities are complete. - Work and shadow the Marketing Co-coordinator/CRD official and assist with any
requests that he/she may have along with taking initiative to identify gaps where
you could be of assistance. - Document and keep careful records of all activities prior to handing over to the
Marketing office on a monthly basis.
Requirements:
- High communication skills, in writing and verbally.
- Fluency in English, with an emphasis on good grammar and spelling.
- Ability to write crisp, engaging prose.
- Possess knowledge and some experience of traditional and new marketing
concepts. - Pays attention to detail and diligent.
