Deputy Director: Marketing and Commercialisation

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is seeking to appoint a vibrant individual that is enthusiastic that is required to communicate SANBI’s mandated work and to effectively promote the roles of the nine National Botanical Gardens and National Zoological Garden to the public through the development and implementation of marketing and commercialisation strategies and plans.

The role requires an individual with:

• NQF 7 Marketing Degree and/or any equivalent tertiary related qualification with at least eight (8) years’ experience in marketing and sales, media, journalism, communications and public relations of which five (5) years should be in middle management.
• Three years’ experience within the brand space will be an added advantage.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to articulate and communicate complex issues to a variety of audiences across business segments as well as the public
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work well in partnerships involving a wide variety of organisations, stakeholders and businesses
• Strong personal initiative, problem solving skills, creativity and ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to manage several projects/tasks at the same time
• Collaborative and flexible work style
• Experience in web content management and use of other new media
• A valid (unendorsed) Code B driver’s license plus one year’s driving experience.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide inputs in the development and updating of SANBI Corporate Identity Guidelines.
• Manage the application and monitor usage of the Corporate Identity and conduct regular branding audits.
• Implement the Marketing and Commercialisation strategy in line with the financial sustainability of the organisation.
• Support the implementation of the commercialisation opportunities for SANBI gardens.
• Media relations – build relationships with media, manage media buying, media schedules and media list.
• Brand Management.
• Provide marketing support to Biodiversity science and Policy Advice Branch.
• Provide inputs into the development and/or revision of policies.
• Provide support on the development of the annual report.
• Support internal and external communication initiatives.

Please note:

1) An application form must accompany the CV together with a letter motivating why the applicant should be favourably considered for the position and confirming that the minimum qualifications are met (applicants lacking evidence of relevant experience will not be considered).

2) A skills test will be conducted as part of the selection process.

3) Applicants must also provide the full names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three referees.

4) Failure to submit the requested information may result in your application not being considered.

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. SANBI reserves the right not to fill this position.

All applications will be considered with the understanding that, in terms of the SANBI Employment Equity Plan, preference will currently be given to candidates from the designated groups.

Contact Mr Stephen Mahlangu on 012 843 5217 or, preferably, forward the completed application form, a letter, certified copies of qualification, ID, drivers licence and concise CV via e-mail to recruitmentpta@sanbi.org.za or fax 012 843 5222.

Postal applications are to be addressed to the:

Assistant Director: Human Resources,
South African National Biodiversity Institute,
Private Bag X101,
Pretoria,
0001.

Candidates are expected to be available for selection interviews on a date and time as determined by SANBI. If no response has been received within 30 days of the closing date, candidates may consider their applications unsuccessful.