Educor is the largest private education supplier in Southern Africa, managing 10 educational brands across its more than 60 campuses and sites in South Africa and internationally. As a Group we possess a rich heritage with brands that have been in existence for many years. Since our inception in 2008, Educor has evolved into an education giant offering face-to-face, distance and online learning. Our face to face brands include Damelin, CityVarsity, ICESA, Central Technical College and recently the Dermatech Training Institute. Distance brands include INTEC College, Damelin Correspondence College (DCC) and our higher-education distance brand, Lyceum. New additions to the Educor house of brands are our innovative and inspiring online brands, Damelin Online and CityVarsity Online. These brands remain the cornerstone of the Educor stable.<\/p>\n
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Job Title: Head of Communication and PR<\/strong> Job Summary:<\/strong> REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:<\/strong> COMPETENCIES OF THE JOB:<\/strong> Requirements; <\/strong>
\nLocation:<\/strong> Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
\nReference #:<\/strong> HCPRKZN001
\nContract Type:<\/strong> Permanent
\nSalary:<\/strong> Market Related<\/p>\n
\nResponsible for planning, development and implementation of all of the
\nOrganization\u2019s marketing communications, and public relations activities, both external and internal. Oversees development and implementation of support materials and services for chapters in the area of marketing, communications and public relations. Directs the efforts of the marketing, communications and public relations to staff and external parties.<\/p>\n
\nBachelor\u2019s degree in journalism, marketing, public relations preferred. Graduate degree in a related field is desirable.
\nMinimum 10 years\u2019 experience in senior consumer facing marketing and\/or communications and\/or PR roles
\nExperience of dealing with the media
\nDemonstrated ability in managing and motivating a multidisciplinary team
\nAble to demonstrate a broad range of professional management, communication and marketing skills
\nUnderstanding of using insights to shape strategic and operational plans
\nExperience of digital media platforms
\nUnderstanding of brand protection and growing value in a brand.
\nAble to work strategically without close supervision whilst being a key and supportive member of the Senior Management Team
\nAble to manage a heavy work programme, work to set priorities and achieve against targets
\nAn analytical, numerate and disciplined thinker who has the ability to think complex issues through and produce commercially sound judgments
\nA committed and loyal individual, prepared to work the necessary hours to meet deadlines.
\nExcellent computer literacy is essential especially in MS Outlook, MS Word and MS Excel.<\/p>\n
\nPlanning and organizing competencies
\nExcellent Interpersonal and Managerial Skills
\nGood team player
\nGood attention to detail.
\nGood communication skills especially verbal and written English.
\nAble to work independently
\nAbility to function in a highly pressurized environment
\nAbility to manage, inspire and lead a team on a day-to-day basis for optimum output.<\/p>\n
\nREQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:<\/strong>
\nBachelor\u2019s degree in journalism, marketing, public relations preferred. Graduate degree in a related field is desirable.
\nMinimum 10 years\u2019 experience in senior consumer facing marketing and\/or communications and\/or PR roles
\nExperience of dealing with the media
\nDemonstrated ability in managing and motivating a multidisciplinary team
\nAble to demonstrate a broad range of professional management, communication and marketing skills
\nUnderstanding of using insights to shape strategic and operational plans
\nExperience of digital media platforms
\nUnderstanding of brand protection and growing value in a brand.
\nAble to work strategically without close supervision whilst being a key and supportive member of the Senior Management Team
\nAble to manage a heavy work programme, work to set priorities and achieve against targets
\nAn analytical, numerate and disciplined thinker who has the ability to think complex issues through and produce commercially sound judgments
\nA committed and loyal individual, prepared to work the necessary hours to meet deadlines.
\nExcellent computer literacy is essential especially in MS Outlook, MS Word and MS Excel.<\/p>\n