Marketing Officer : Digital Media

The Johannesburg Social Housing Company SOC Limited (JOSHCO) mandate is to develop and manage
affordable rental housing for the lower market as an integral part of efforts to eradicate the housing backlog of the
City of Johannesburg. JOSHCO is a registered Social Housing Institution and is accredited by the Social Housing
Regulatory Authority (SHRA).

JOSHCO invites suitably qualified and experienced persons to apply for the following vacant position.
Position : Marketing Officer : Digital Media
Employment Status : Permanent
Department : Corporate Services

Purpose of the Job: To ensure that the marketing efforts of the company add the highest value to its business.

Responsibilities (but not limited to the following):

• Ensuring JOSHCO’s corporate image and branding is well maintained throughout all digital
  communication channels.
• Management of digital platforms to ensure that JOSHCO’s social media pages, website and enewsletters are up-to-date, engaging, and effective.
• Development and implementation of the Digital Marketing Strategy and Operational plan.
• Identifying, organizing and attending marketing activities/events to promote the JOSHCO brand.
• Developing and implementing marketing campaigns
• Creating fresh, tailored, and engaging collateral to effectively deliver digital campaigns.
• Preparing content for the publication of marketing material and overseeing distribution.
• Tailoring materials to ensure communication meets the needs of key audiences.
• Liaising with external stakeholders to promote success of activities and enhance the company’s
  presence.
• Providing regular reports summarizing the outcomes of marketing activities against targets agreed with
  the Marketing and Communications Manager.
• Seeing all ventures through to completion and evaluating their success using various metrics.
• Conducting market research to identify opportunities for promotion and growth.
• Media monitoring to scan issues, news, and articles about or affecting JOSHCO.
• Identifying and coordinating market research to develop the marketing functions in line with current and
  future projects.
• Collaborating with relevant Managers to prepare marketing budget.

Minimum job Requirements, interested applicants must be in possession of:

• National Diploma or a Bachelor`s Degree in Communications, or Digital Media/ Marketing
• Degree in Journalism will be an added advantage.
• Experience in government communications
• Experience in managing different marketing campaigns.

General Management Skills: Communication, Advanced systems skills, Computer, Facilitation,
Conflict Management, Relationship Management, Project Management, Ethical, General Management,
Knowledge of policy and procedure development and implementation Data Analysis skills, Budgeting and
Budget Management skills and Problem-solving skills.
Technical Knowledge and Skills:
Social Media Management, Digital and Print Media, Excellent knowledge of MS Office and marketing
software (e.g. CRM), Thorough understanding of social media and web analytics, Creativity and commercial
awareness, Management, Corporate Governance, Budgeting and, Monitoring and Evaluation.
Attributes:
Emotional Intelligence, Persuasion, Assertiveness, Interpersonal Skills, Attention to detail, Adaptability and
flexibility, and Situational sensitivity.

Application Procedure:
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following
link below, by either copying the link onto browser or click on the link:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1Ll8rpQKnTUqto2_cMp9RUQew554

JOSHCO is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all appointments will be made in
accordance with the Company’s Employment Equity Plan to promote its representivity (race, gender, and
disability). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates and applicants who have not been
contacted within 6 weeks should consider their applications unsuccessful. JOSHCO reserves the right not to
make an appointment.
The Closing Date for Applications is 8 September 2023.

All the best with your applications