Marketing, Advertising, PR: Brand-Product Marketing, Copy Writing-Editing, Direct Marketing (CRM), Events-Promotional Marketing, General-Other: Marketing-Product, Investor and Public-Media Relations, Market Research, Marketing Communications, Marketing Production-Traffic, Media Planning and Buying, Product Management, Telemarketing, Visual-Display Merchandising, Managers, Assistants, Executives, Directors, Public Relations, Graduates/Trainees

Objectives

• To develop and launch the marketing mix elements of all Brand Communications, along with ensuring brand identity alignment across all business units.
• Assist the Brand Manager in compiling Brand marketing strategies and plans. 
• Project management of the production process of all key Brand marketing elements.
• Show thorough understanding of Brand guidelines and approve all marketing and brand elements produced by internal and external parties
• Manage relationships with various internal and external stakeholders. 
• Provide monthly report on Marketing & business performance.
• To ensure efficient and effective financial administration

Key Outputs:

• Assist in managing the Brand through developing and Managing Marketing Campaigns
• Coordinate Agency Output
• Conduct Environmental Scanning
• Manage Budget
• Maintain Relationships
• Implement Strategy
• Compile Reports
• Provide Support
• Manage Projects
• Project Participation

Knowledge:

• Principles of Marketing
• GSM Policies and Procedures
• Computer Literate with a strong working knowledge of MS Office
• Understanding of Brand Development process
• Strong understanding of Brand identity and alignment
• Understanding of Media strategy and buying
• Consumer understanding
• Full knowledge of agency role - across media and creative
• Analysis and interpretation of marketing and sales data
• IT systems working knowledge

Skills

• Customer Centric
• Detail orientated
• Ability to prioritise
• Quality management & follow through
• Initiative and follow through
• Communication skills - verbal and written
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving and decision making
• Time management

 Education & Experience

• Matric / Grade 12 or SAQA accredited equivalent* (Essential)
• A 3 year Marketing Degree / Diploma or SAQA accredited equivalent. (Essential)
• 3-5 years Marketing / Brand experience with proven delivery against Brand understanding (Essential)
• Experience within the telecommunications industry will be advantageous

OR

Matric / Grade 12 or SAQA accredited equivalent*

• 5 years Marketing / Brand experience with proven delivery against Brand understanding (Essential)
• Experience within the telecommunications industry will be advantageous
• *Please note that the onus lies with the candidate to provide Vodacom with substantial evidence to prove that his/her qualification is equivalent to the required NQF (National Qualifications Framework) level for the specific position.

Other:

KINDLY NOTE THAT INTERNAL CANDIDATES WILL INITIALLY BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.

Employment Equity:

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.