MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:<\/p>\n
\tBachelors degree required in marketing or related qualification
\n\tPrevious experience in complex stakeholder environments \u2013 including a proven track record of accomplishment in a matrixed, fast-paced, rapidly growing, and customer centric environment
\n\tPost graduate or advanced degree will be an added advantage
\n\t10+ years of experience in marketing and communications with brand-oriented organisations or organisations in corporate marketing of which 5 years must be in marketing and communications with brand-oriented organisations or organisations in corporate marketing at executive level.
\n\t10+ years of experience in planning, developing and launching of products\/services.
\n\tMinimum of 10 years of business and\/or consulting experience\u00a0
\n\tPrevious senior management position in an organisation which included direct reports
\n\tA proven ability to lead transformation and turnaround initiatives experience.<\/p>\n
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:<\/p>\n
Participate in the development of Brand SA\u2019s business strategy.<\/p>\n
\tContribute to the development of and operate according to the Brand SA 5-year strategic plan and annual business plan.<\/p>\n
Develop, implement and manage the Marketing and Communications Strategy<\/p>\n
\tTranslate the 5-year strategy into annual plans and budgets. Develop and implement the Marketing and Communications strategy and budget aligned with the overall Brand SA business plan for the year.\u00a0 Facilitate EXCO and stakeholder input to ensure buy-in on the M and C strategy.
\n\tFinding creative ways to achieve more with less (e.g. sponsorships)
\n\tRecruit matched marketing funds from the private sector
\n\tInvoke inspiration through the marketing and communications strategy to inspire stakeholder buy-in and current and future employees to work for Brand South Africa
\n\tEnsure recruitment and management of suppliers for marketing and communications.
\n\tThe marketing and communications strategy must lead to the creation of corporate messaging and targeted marketing and communication methods to drive and influence Brand SA\u2019s goals of building SA\u2019s brand and reputation
\n\tTo ensure that the marketing and communications strategy (including a fundraising and resource development strategy, brand position and value positioning strategy) is translated into a framework and then cascaded to relevant employees so that they understand how they must develop their action plans. Identify market\/customer opportunities, manage positioning strategy and develop supporting tools for the Strategic Partnering and Market Expansion initiatives
\n\tGenerate innovation in the activation of strategy to be more effective in achieving Brand SA mandate.
\n\tInput into research strategy and briefs for the brand intelligence function of the organisation
\n\tDevelop marketing and communication action plans to bring the strategy alive (including an issue plan, crisis plan, media management techniques)
\n\tManage the brand position and communications framework.
\n\tRally public and private sector behind one Nation Brand
\n\tDefine and develop marketing tools and collateral (including missions, road shows, marketing campaigns and publications, branding, advertising, website, promotional campaigns and management thereof)
\n\tDevelop a digital media management action plan (e.g. Twitter? You-tube? Other social networks<\/p>\n
Planning and Organising (Actively supports\u00a0Stakeholder engagements)<\/p>\n
\tActivate the strategic marketing input in the stakeholder strategy, i.e. actively promote organisational brand image, messaging and a positioning strategy within the stakeholder base (e.g. participate in appropriate local, regional and national clusters as required)
\n\tAssist in the customisation of content to serve specific stakeholder needs (all tiers of government, corporate and civil).
\n\tBe responsive and proactive in overcoming barriers to achieving Brand SA mandate (e.g. in briefing media directly or preparing content for media).
\n\tContribute to developing the content for MOUs with stakeholders and ensure that stakeholders deliver according to the MOU\u2019s.
\n\tOversee the preparation of monthly and quarterly management reports (on content, financial and staff, etc)<\/p>\n
Develop, implement and manage the Stakeholder Management strategy<\/p>\n
\tDevelop the Stakeholder Relations strategy ensuring alignment with the overall Brand South Africa
\n\tOverseeing the development of programme business plans to ensure alignment with the overall stakeholder strategy.
\n\tMonitor & evaluate the effectiveness of the marketing strategy (including risks) and reflect this in the quarterly report in accordance with the developed performance measurement structure of the organisation.<\/p>\n
Compliance, Monitoring and Reporting (including risk).<\/p>\n
\tMonitoring and reporting on departmental plans
\n\tMonitor the achievement of departmental plans through monthly and quarterly progress reports (on content, financial and staff, etc)
\n\tCompliance to all legislation impacting on IMC including reporting on a marketing and communications-related risk management plan (e.g. content that may be considered controversial in ad campaigns)<\/p>\n
Act as the co-ordinating spokesperson for Brand South Africa<\/p>\n
\tMedia training
\n\tin consultation with stakeholders<\/p>\n
Organisational Management and Governance<\/p>\n
\tCompliance and policy development and implementation of the corporate identity. QA (Quality assure) the look and feel, quality and physical collateral of advertisements, briefs, etc.\u00a0
\n\tDevelop policies (e.g. media management and corporate sponsorships)
\n\tPerformance management of relevant supplier relations and inputting the specs for supplier relations management (where performance management system sits in Operations) and contributing to the SLAs.
\n\tEnsure structured and regular engagement with the GCIS role counterpart
\n\tSupport IMC team members by providing capacity and information when needed
\n\tTo participate actively in the advisory clusters<\/p>\n
Staff management and development<\/p>\n
\tDelegate work assignments and tasks to appropriate individuals, providing sufficient direction so desired business outcomes can be achieved
\n\tProvide direct reports with leadership, direction, and coaching to achieve work objectives and improve performance and skills
\n\tProvide leadership and management to the Marketing and Communication team
\n\tResponsible for internal communications to staff
\n\tPerformance Management \u2013 ensure that team members achieve their Performance Objectives as per individual agreements.
\n\tStaff development, motivation and training
\n\tRecruit respective staff and select
\n\tDirectly manage the workplace climate through actively living the brand<\/p>\n
Financial management\/ oversight and compliance<\/p>\n
\tBudget planning and allocation and monitor expenditure in accordance with strategic objectives and ensure compliance with relevant policies.\u00a0
\n\tManage financial resources cost effectively.<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n
brandsouthafrica.com<\/p>\n
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