Brand Marketing Officer

BRAND MARKETING OFFICER

(Payclass 8; Permanent)

Brand and Stakeholder Relations unit

Communication and Marketing Department (CMD)

The Communication and Marketing Department (CMD) seeks to appoint a brand marketing professional with a solid foundation and well rounded understanding of marketing practice. The incumbent will be responsible for providing practical, administrative and project support to innovative campaigns and projects within a fast-paced environment

The role is located in the Brand and Stakeholder Relations (BSR) unit within CMD - a collaborative team delivering integrated brand, reputation and stakeholder relations initiatives. This is an in-office position based at UCT’s campus precinct in Mowbray, Cape Town.

Requirements for the post:

• NQF 6 qualification in either Marketing, Brand Management, Public Relations, Advertising, Retail Management or equivalent relevant qualification.


• At least 3 years’ relevant and direct work experience in integrated marketing, advertising, retail and e-commerce, and/or digital marketing.


• An understanding and intermediate knowledge of data gathering and analysis through relevant systems (e.g., Excel, Google Analytics, Data Studio, Planner, Shopify, Point-of- Sale software   etc.).


• Excellent copywriting skills.


• An understanding of basic web functionality.


• Demonstratable experience and knowledge of two or more of the following:

• integrated marketing communications,


• stakeholder analyses and segmentation,


• retail and e-commerce


• project planning and implementation

• A valid code 08 driver’s licence and regular access to reliable transport.

The following will be advantageous:

• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Marketing, PR, Communications, Business Administration


• Experience in working in a similar environment or in a marketing, brand promotions, or advertising   agency.


• A good understanding of the Higher Education environment specifically as it relates to Brand Management, Communications & Stakeholder Relations.


• Registration with MASA or PRISA 

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with developing and implementing appropriate, brand positioning and communication campaigns / projects for the university.


• Facilitating the production of promotional designs; writing copy for marketing and promotional material /  channels; ensuring brand and style guide consistency throughout.


• Ensuring that all corporate merchandise, brand and promotional collateral are sourced and produced timeously; ensuring strict alignment to branded corporate identity guidelines including quality control.


• Supporting the team with the benchmarking, gathering insights and data analysis of all brand communications and promotional campaigns initiatives.


• Supporting the team with all related administrative and logistical tasks.


• Assisting with collation and submission of accurate finance-related documents for processing in a timeous manner.


• Regular updating and administration of UCT’s official merchandise e-commerce channel/s, retail stores, mobile pop-up shops as well as its data and reporting.


• Regular updating and administration of promotional content including but not limited to copy writing, reporting, e-commerce site updates and uploads, brand enquiries, branding collateral loans and troubleshooting.

For detailed information about this post, please view the position description on the following link: (view)

The 2026 annual cost of employment, including benefits, is between R 448 889 and R 528 105.

 To apply, please visit the UCT Internal Careers site (For Internal Applicants) and (For Internal Applicants) to create a profile and submit your application. Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:

• A letter of motivation, outlining how your expertise aligns with the position's requirements


• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)·


• Work portfolio which provides relevant evidence of ALL the requirements of the job.


• Three referee names which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address, and telephone number.


• Highest qualification; and


• Copy of ID/Passport.

An application which does not comply with the above will be regarded as incomplete and might not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and maybe required to undergo competency assessments.

References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.

Any inquiries for this position are to be addressed to Ms Ntsizi Hlubi at [email protected] or 021 650 3831. Please do not send or submit job application/CV via this e-mail.

Telephone: 021 650 3831                Website: www.hr.uct.ac.az

Reference number: ID1437             Closing date: 31 August 2026

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