Marketing and Events Manager

Applicants must submit a comprehensive CV and certified copies of qualifications. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If no response is received within three months after the closing date, applicants should consider their applications unsuccessful.

A Grade 12/Matric Certificate and a National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and/or Communication are required. An Events Management Certificate is essential, while a Project Management qualification and registration with the Institute of Marketers will serve as added advantages. Applicants must possess a minimum of five (5) years' relevant experience in marketing, communications and events management, of which at least three (3) years must be at a management level.

The successful candidate must demonstrate knowledge of government and automotive sector stakeholder environments and possess strong communication, stakeholder management, media relations and brand management skills

The incumbent will be responsible for planning, coordinating and managing internal and external events; preparing and controlling event budgets; representing the organisation at events; coordinating event logistics and stakeholder participation; compiling event reports; driving brand awareness and corporate identity initiatives; managing the design, development and distribution of marketing and promotional material; coordinating internal and external newsletters; drafting articles, speeches, media statements and communication content; managing media relations and responding to media enquiries; monitoring and protecting the organisation’s reputation; implementing marketing and communication strategies to promote organisational products and services; supporting Executive Management with communication and stakeholder engagement activities; analysing media coverage and recommending corrective actions where necessary; managing departmental performance information and budgets; monitoring departmental activities and projects; and providing leadership, coaching, mentorship, performance management and development support to employees within the Marketing Department.

Applications must be submitted online via the GGDA vacancies portal: https://ggda.co.za/vacancies