Job Ref #: SS-326
Industry: Marketing
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1

Job Description

 

 St Stithians College is a proudly South African school, embracing diversity and offering a distinctive educational experience. Founded as a Methodist Church School, our   Christian spirituality is central to our identity. Our College consists of primary and secondary boys’ and girls’ schools, together with a co-educational junior primary school. We are an iIndependent, non-profit institution located on an expansive green campus in Sandton, Johannesburg. In addition, St Stithians incorporates Kamoka Bush School near Modimolle, and operating in   Limpopo. As a College, we are intent on inspiring Excellence and Making a World of Difference.

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Job Requirements

The requirements and responsibilities for this position are:

• A relevant tertiary qualification coupled with experience in marketing, communications, public relations or related field. Experience in an educational environment would be a distinct advantage.
• Proven expertise in public relations, media liaison, and managing campaigns across major social media platforms.
• Track record of developing and executing successful marketing campaigns.
• Significant experience in drafting press releases, news articles and other forms of internal or external communication with the ability to write in a variety of styles to appeal to different audiences.
• Excellent command of English (verbal and written); and meticulous attention to editing and formatting detail.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team as well as independently; the ability to work under pressure with a variety of people and school stakeholders.
• Experience in and demonstrated ability to project manage event timelines, plan, prioritise, and work to tight deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours (including weekends, holidays and evenings).
• Excellent communication skills, with a specific focus on written communication.
• High level computer skills, knowledge of desktop publishing, and website function and design would be a distinct advantage.
• Conduct research, make site visits, and find resources to help staff make decisions about event possibilities, marketing of the school and fundraising opportunities.
• Budgeting and finance management for events.
• Manage and plan the termly school calendars, coordinate the compiling of the annual school magazine, attend campus calendar & communications meetings and all related admin.
• A willingness to work within the Church-based/Christian ethos of the College as well as to participate in the broader life of the school.