Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 29/08/2024

Ontec has a diverse team made up of innovative and competent individuals. The company not only drives performance for employees to excel on a professional and personal level but rewards this performance. People here are satisfied, challenged, and happy, which makes it a perfect working environment.

Job Description

A senior position with a crucial role in supporting the marketing team by executing various marketing initiatives and campaigns.

The position involves coordinating projects, managing content, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure marketing activities are aligned with the company’s strategic goals.

Facilitating brand change and alignment in accordance with the strategic direction of the company, ensuring successful coordination of all corporate events, and management of media relations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and possesses strong communication skills, emphasizing the need for a qualified and experienced corporate marketing and communications professional.

Key Responsibilities

Desktop publishing
Creativity and ability to conceptualize solutions
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Independent and self-motivated
Writing and editing
Motivating fellow employees
Client, supplier, and employee relations
Diversity, adaptability, and agility
Customer-focused, driven to improvement
Innovation and creativity
Integrity and transparency
Project management (PR/communications related)
Budget management
Responsibility and accountability
Media and publicity relations

Job Duties

Develop corporate strategy into marketing and communications strategy and implement as part of the overall corporate business plan.
Develop, implement and manage the communication strategy in conjunction with corporate communications and management for the relevant business units.
Manage the preparation of marketing reports, presentations, and documentation.
Briefing and managing external agencies (where used) in order to implement activities identified in the communications strategy.
Manage press releases and ensure accuracy of all press releases.
Sourcing quotations, processing of purchase order instructions, and managing the marketing and communications budget.
Establish and maintain working relationships with industry stakeholders, lobbyists, and key customers.
Practice general project management principles in day-to-day execution of project work.
Effective communication with all project stakeholders.

Other Duties

Communication and marketing strategy of the organization
Community relations
Corporate communications
Corporate positioning
Crisis communications
Employee relations and communication
Environmental programmes and CSR management
Industry affairs
Information services
International relations
Media strategy management
Market research and customer surveys
Social investment programmes

Requirements

Prerequisites for this role include a postgraduate qualification in either Marketing / Communications, or equivalent experience.
A five-year track record and experience in a marketing and communications role.
Senior level proficiency in both written and verbal communications.
Knowledge of SharePoint, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Social Media, Mailchimp, Sway, Frontpage, WordPress, and Advanced MS Office Suite.
Proactive and Self-Motivated: Ability to take initiative and work independently while also being a collaborative team player.
Creative Thinking: Ability to think creatively and contribute ideas for innovative marketing approaches.
Customer Focused: A strong understanding of customer needs and a commitment to delivering high-quality marketing support.
Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced environment and changing business needs.

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