Senior Officer: Communication and Marketing Officer x1
Job Details
Job Title: Senior Officer: Communication and Marketing Officer
Job ID: 6616
Reference Number: 2316
Company: University of the Free State (UFS)
Department: Office of the Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences
Location: Bloemfontein Campus, Free State
Employment Type: Permanent
Occupational Level: Junior Management
Post Level: 9
Salary: Available on request
Closing Date: 28 October 2026
Assumption of Duties: As soon as possible
Job Description
The University of the Free State is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Communication and Marketing Officer to join the Office of the Dean in the Faculty of Health Sciences.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and coordinating communication and marketing initiatives that promote the faculty’s academic programmes, activities and achievements. The role includes managing digital communication platforms, creating promotional materials, coordinating student recruitment campaigns, organising events and maintaining relationships with university departments, schools, prospective students and alumni.
The ideal candidate should have strong communication, marketing, organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects while ensuring compliance with the university’s branding guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, coordinate and maintain communication and marketing content for the Faculty of Health Sciences, including digital, print and promotional materials.
Manage the faculty’s social media platforms and website content, ensuring information is accurate, up to date and consistent with UFS branding.
Coordinate marketing campaigns for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, Open Days, career expos, school visits and student recruitment initiatives.
Develop promotional materials for student recruitment, first-year welcoming activities, conferences, events and departmental programmes.
Coordinate faculty publications, including booklets, prospectuses, guides, newsletters and other information materials.
Liaise with the Department of Communication and Marketing and other university departments on communication, marketing, student recruitment and alumni matters.
Work with schools and departments to develop and improve website content and marketing materials.
Coordinate alumni communication and engagement activities, including newsletters and alumni events.
Support student recruitment initiatives, including communication with prospective students, top achievers, schools and career guidance programmes.
Organise marketing events and faculty functions, including invitations, programmes, certificates, promotional materials and guest visits.
Manage procurement and budgets for communication and marketing activities, including financial planning and monitoring.
Provide administrative and operational support for registration, student welcoming, prize-giving and other faculty activities.
Prepare regular reports on communication and marketing activities for Faculty Management.
Handle additional communication, marketing and administrative duties as required by faculty leadership.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Educational qualification: A Bachelor’s degree, Advanced Diploma, BTech degree or Postgraduate Certificate at NQF Level 7 in one of the following fields:
Organisational Communication
Corporate Communication and Marketing
Communication Science
Marketing Communication
A closely related field
Work experience: At least two years of relevant working experience in organisational communication or corporate marketing communication.
Driver’s licence: A valid driver’s licence. Applicants must attach a copy to their application.
Recommended Qualifications
– A postgraduate qualification at NQF Level 8 in Organisational Communication, Corporate Communication and Marketing, Communication Science, Marketing Communication or a closely related field.
Required Skills and Competencies
Communication and marketing: Ability to develop effective communication content and coordinate marketing campaigns.
Digital communication: Ability to manage social media platforms, website content and digital promotional materials.
Organisational skills: Ability to manage multiple activities and adapt to changing priorities.
Strategic thinking: Strong analytical, problem-solving and planning skills.
Computer literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Leadership: Ability to take initiative, provide direction and work effectively with others.
Interpersonal skills: Ability to build relationships and communicate confidently with diverse stakeholders.
Teamwork: Ability to collaborate with university departments, schools, students, alumni and external stakeholders.
Professionalism: Ability to follow institutional policies, procedures and branding guidelines.
Benefits
Subject to applicable conditions, the University of the Free State offers the following benefits:
Pension scheme
Medical aid scheme
Group life insurance
Housing allowance
Annual leave and sick leave
Service bonus
Study benefits