Marketing and Events Officer

Marketing and Events Officer - Kenilworth, WCFull job descriptionSTAFF NOTICE – 2024/06/02VACANCY – MARKETING AND EVENTS OFFICERWe require the services of a Marketing and Events Officer who will be responsible for the planning and coordination of marketing initiatives and events of the organisation.ENTRY-LEVEL QUALIFICATION, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE3yr Degree/Diploma in Marketing/Advertising or equivalentA minimum of combined 3 years’ experience in creating and executing events/projects/awareness campaigns;Proven project management;Interactive, effective verbal and written communicationProven advanced administrative ability.Advanced computer literacy with experience in Microsoft Office and Canva or graphic designingUnendorsed driver’s license.ADDED ADVANTAGEFluency in at least 2 official languagesUnderstanding of Palliative care and its role in societyKEY PERFORMANCE AREASOrganizing & executing events such as conferences, trade shows, fundraising campaign launches and corporate gatherings.Vendor management.Implementing promotional strategies & campaigns to attract attendees to events.Overseeing all logistical aspects of events, including scheduling & transportation.Securing sponsors/donors for events & managing relationships with sponsors/donors.Developing marketing strategies and campaigns to promote fundraising campaigns, services & brandCreating and managing budgets for marketing and events, ensuring cost-effectiveness.Developing marketing content, such as promotional materials, website content, advertisements, newsletters and social media posts.Managing social media accounts to promote events, brand, create awareness and engage with the audience.Measuring success of marketing campaigns & events through data analysis and feedback.Assessing the outcomes of events & marketing campaigns, and making improvements for future endeavours.Maintain clear & effective communication with team members, donors & stakeholders.Conduct market research to identify trends & opportunities in the industry.Managing public relations efforts to generate positive media coverage for events & campaigns.Maximise external relationshipsPerform other duties in support of team goalsESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTESOrganisation awarenessRelationship building/partneringDrive for resultsExcellence orientationAction orientationPlanning and organisingJudgement and decision makingMonitoringInfluencing and ImpactEngaging diversitySCREENING PROCEDUREAll applicants are expected to provide or avail themselves for:A letter of motivation for the application and a fully completed application form.A detailed Curriculum Vitae (with dates and reasons for leaving, citing your most recent remuneration and expected income).Proficiency assessments to assess competence in areas required, inclusive of a panel interview.WE HOLD OUR HEADS HIGH WITH THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:Better than Basic Condition of Employment leave benefits, and study leave that exceeds comparative benefits of other organisations.NPO market-related remuneration.A contributory Pension Fund that includes Group Life Insurance, Disability- and Funeral Cover.Preferential working hours of 08h00 to 16h00 Monday to Friday, with exception of roles that expect after-hours deliverables.Competency-based development opportunities.Free access to an Employee Wellness Program managed by CWS, offering 24/7/365 Telephone Counselling, access to Legal,Financial, Family Care, Psychosocial, and Health specialists, Face-2-Face- and trauma Counselling.CLOSING DATE: COB Friday the 07th of June 2024. All applications received within the time frames will be considered.Applicants, who do not receive a response on their application within 5 working days of the closing date of the advertisement, are to accede that the application was not successful. Please forward your application to , citing the staff notice reference number in the top left corner.Note:St Luke’s Combined Hospices reserves the right not to make an appointment to this position.St Luke’s Combined Hospices is guided by the principles of Employment Equity.On behalf of Management, we wish you well in your application and future endeavours!Job Types: Full-time, PermanentAbility to commute/relocate:Kenilworth, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)