Manager: Marketing & Communications

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About SABS

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS); promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services; and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith. Working for the SABS opens the mind to the world around you. We offer diverse career paths in a dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises talent and potential.

Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace.

SABS is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment will be done in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and our EE Policy.

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Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

To develop, implement and manage marketing and communications strategies, programmes and activities aimed at enhancing the SABS’s brand, reputation and performance and support the achievement of the organisation’s strategic objectives.

• Diploma Advanced Diploma / B-Degree in Marketing or a related field (NQF Level
  7)

• 10 years relevant work experience in Marketing & Communications (
  Operational Level)
• 3 years managerial experience (Managerial Level)
• Proven track record and ability to execute and formulate corporate strategies for Marketing & Communications (Operational Level)

• Contribute towards the development of an operations strategy for the Division and ensure alignment of this strategy with the plan for the Marketing and Communications unit overall.
• Ensure productivity and efficiency is measured effectively against set objectives.
• Manage and ensure the drive of continuous improvement activities.
• Manage the business unit and ensure that it contributes to the achievement of business objectives
• Manage operations effectively to deliver services within timelines and prescribed quality through effective resource management
• Use insights gained through business information to compile reports, and metrics to measure success and inform the business decisions within area of responsibility

• Develop, plan and execute digital marketing, including social media utilisation plans to enable the SABS brand image and positioning within the social sphere.
• Develop and implement plans to address internal stakeholder communication requirements and lobbying stakeholder’s support of marketing initiatives.
• Oversee drafting and delivery of key messages for internal communications and events to strengthen the corporate reputation among all audiences and stakeholders.
• Maintain and enhance the SABS brand image by managing all internal corporate communications and ensuring consistency with the company’s vision, mission, goals and values.
• Develop,define and implement the high-level Marketing & Communications business architecture requirements to facilitate execution of the SABS strategy.
• Develop and implement operational plans for the progressive digitisation and/or automation of Marketing & Communications processes, where relevant.
• Review, develop and implement the SABS integrated Marketing & Communications strategy, policies, procedures, frameworks and plans, based on the market environment & business needs.
• Manage all corporate communication and brand management
• Manage the publication of corporate documentation, brand building, development and advocacy material
• Manage all proof reading, quality assurance, design, layout, printing, uploading and distribution of all corporate content, website content, hard copy material…