ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION

Job Overview

The College of Cape Town TVET College is hiring an Assistant Director: Marketing and Communication based at the Central Office in Cape Town. Applicants require a National Diploma or degree in Marketing, Communications, or Public Relations, alongside 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, including 3 years in a supervisory role. Responsibilities include driving integrated marketing strategies, managing corporate communications, overseeing media liaison, handling publications, and managing unit resources. Applications must include a signed Z83 and CV, submitted via email, post, or hand delivery by 15 September 2026.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 12/ Matric with a National Diploma or degree in Marketing, Communications or Public Relations or relevant qualification.
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ relevant experience in a Marketing/ Communication environment, of which three (3) years must be supervisory experience.
• Computer Literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe, Photoshop etc.
• Excellent communication skills (Written and Verbal).
• Fully Bilingual in at least two official languages (Preferably: English plus Afrikaans or Xhosa, but must be fluent in English).
• A Valid Code B driver's license.
• Knowledge of the policies and governance environment of TVET Colleges including annual reporting requirements by Higher Education Institutions.
• Knowledge and understanding of the monitoring of performance management development system.
• Knowledge and understanding of TVET Administration and Higher Education sector policies and relevant legislation.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Driving a proactive and integrated marketing strategy to enhance the College of Cape Town brand, values and education and training services.
• Implementing the corporate communications strategy and managing the Department of Marketing and Corporate Communications.
• Establishing and implementing a media liaison strategy for the College.
• Implementing a communication strategy for internal and external stakeholders, liaising with business and industry.
• Manage and coordinate marketing, promotions and branding including brand identity, signage, document branding, and publications.
• Managing special events, promotional activities and projects of the College.
• Manage public relations and media liaison services, coordinate media queries, and track positive and negative stories.
• Regularly maintain the content, design and layout of the college website and provide photographic services and write stories.
• Draft articles, act as sub-editor to the monthly electronic newsletter, and gather articles from colleagues.
• Management of all Human, Financial and other resources of the unit, including rendering management service and managing staff performance.

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