SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER: BRANDING AND EVENTS

COMMUNICATIONS — PRETORIA HEAD OFFICE (Permanent, 1 post(s))

The purpose of the role is to coordinate outreach events, campaigns, and branding activities for GPAA’s customers.

Duties:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following functions and include but not limited to: Enforce a strong internal corporate identity: Ensure the correct implementation of the Corporate Identity (CI) by encouraging and assisting officials to adhere to guidelines outlined in the CI manual, thereby ensuring uniformity and compliance. Conduct branding audits to ensure that all officials adhere to correct usage of organisational templates, correct colours, email signature etc. Coordinate all branding projects: Coordinate outreach events and campaigns: Liaise with key role players regarding event requirements. Provide support and guidance for all external exhibitions, events and campaigns. Coordinate all event requirements including venue options. Develop event plans and briefing documents Ensure marketing material for all events is available. Ensure appropriate branding with relevant messaging across all events. Coordinate national, regional and special events. Coordinate exhibitions showcasing organisational products and services. Compile reports for all events. Develop publicity plans. Coordinate mobile office publicity nationwide: Develop and implement plans to create awareness of mobile office visits across provinces. Monitor and report on the effectiveness of publicity plans. Coordinate production of marketing and branding material: Identify branding and marketing requirements. Coordinate the production and procurement of approved marketing material. Monitor stockholding, distribution and usage.

Requirements:
A relevant 3-year National Diploma/ Degree in Communication/ Public Relations/ Event Management/ Brand Management or relevant qualification (at least 360 credits). Minimum of 3 years appropriate experience in communications. Computer literacy that would include a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Possess good understanding and knowledge of the role of communications, Brand management and publicity in organizations. Knowledge to manage event management and branding agencies. Knowledge to coordinate events from start to finish. Knowledge of Conceptualize campaigns. Strong events management skills. Project Management skills. Development of events, branding and publicity plans. Interpersonal skills. Negotiation skills. Organized and professional skills. Creative approach skills. Problem solving skills. Presentation skills. Ability to work without supervision skills. Analytical Skills. Communication skills. Enthusiasm. Organized. Independent.