Communications and Marketing Manager

Purpose

The incumbent will be responsible to develop and manage a best practice framework for the company’s marketing and communications function across South African, Africa and International business operations.

This must be achieved by utilisation of the company’s Marketing Strategy and communication channels to design and implement the communication framework that will lead to effective dissemination of marketing information, creation of brand awareness and business growth.

Qualifications and Experience required:

• Communications, business, or agriculture degree
• PRISA accredited
• 8 years’ relevant experience in a related role
• Deep knowledge and understanding of the agricultural sector and its value chains / players
• Experience beyond RSA’s borders an advantage within the agriculture sector

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Strategy Development and Brand Management
• Content Generation
• Communications (internal and external)
• Media and Social Media Strategy
• Events Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Budgets and Reporting

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies required:

• Good knowledge of the agriculture sector.
• Good knowledge of the agriculture sub-culture.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and high-quality delivery.
• Customer-centric in support of the sales teams.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, ability to adjust writing style according to audience.
• Strong competence and understanding of social media and websites.
• Sound command of written and spoken Afrikaans.
• Strong collaborator internally and externally, supporting the company.

Location: Johannesburg

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