Communication Officer - Office of the Dean (EBIT)

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

OFFICE OF THE DEAN

POST TITLE: COMMUNICATION OFFICER

PEROMNES POST LEVEL: 08

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developing a comprehensive marketing plan in collaboration with the Chief Marketing and Communication Officer.
• Align all activities/events with the marketing plan and the vision and mission of the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology in collaboration with the Chief Marketing and Communication Officer.
• Project Management of a biannual Facultyevent; EBIT Week.
• Coordinating and execute the Open Day, Orientation week, and Welcoming Day activities, together with the Chief Marketing and Communication Officer.
• Manage the recruitment portfolio of all undergraduate faculty programmes.
• Manage the Departmental marketing collateral in collaboration with the Chief Marketing and Communication Officer.
• Faculty Webmaster.
• Faculty Photographer.
• Event management in collaboration with the Chief Marketing and Communication Officer.
• Manage the financial activities of theEBIT Marketing division.
• Corporate identity.
• Manage the general marketing collateral of the Faculty in collaboration with the Chief Marketing and Communication officer.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Qualification:

• Relevant Bachelor/BTech Degree or
• National Diploma

Experience:

As a Communication Practitioner with proven experience in a large or medium organisation with regard to the following: (3 years)

• Events management;
• Internal and external communication;
• Applied knowledge and skills of writing articles;
• MS Word and Excel.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

Knowledge

• Operational systems and procedures;
• Budget administration;
• Organisational knowledge;
• Knowledge of programmes offered.

Technical Competencies

• Customer experience;
• Branding and image management;
• Marketing technology: workflow automation, integrated CRM, social media monitoring;
• Engagement: understanding return on marketing investment;
• Report writing.

Behavioural Competencies

• Taking initiative and excellent communication skills;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Manages stress levels;
• Understands interpersonal and cultural differences;
• Capable of multitasking;
• Conflict management with positive outcomes.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

3 to 5 years Experience in a Higher Education environment;

• Internal and external public relations;
• Organisational communication;
• Experience in journalism.

PLEASE NOTE:

All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za

In applying for this post, please attach:

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses, and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.

CLOSING DATE: 3 September 2025

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Mrs E Greyling, Tel: (012) 420 4800 (estelle.greyling@up.ac.za) for application-related enquiries, and Ms E Powell, Tel: (012) 420 4937 (estie.powell@up.ac.za) for enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 December 2025, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to, candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information, including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings, as part of the selection process.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.