Marketing and Events Management Officer

DUE: 28 JULY 2023

The University seeks to recruit applicants with requisite skills and experience for the above post in the Communication and Marketing Department in the Vice Chancellor’s Office:

Roles and Responsibilities

• Organising and attending marketing activities or events to raise NUST brand awareness.
• Planning, preparing and managing the publication and distribution of promotional materials for University products and services.
• Devising marketing strategies, campaigns and customer relationship management systems.
• Organising a calendar of marketing events for the University such as workshops, research days, exhibitions, fundraising activities, products/service launches, etc.
• Representing the University at events.
• Undertaking market research and establishing the best way to reach key stakeholders.
• Coordinating and managing all operations associated with hosting University events and functions.
• Developing a business model for hiring out of University facilities.
• Liaising with service providers and other University departments in the
  management of University events and functions.

Required Skills and Experience

• Innovative and effective marketing skills and techniques.
• Thorough understanding of digital marketing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Good networking skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A team-player with customer-oriented approach.
• Good coordination skills.

Qualifications

• A degree in Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations or related field.
• Three years’ experiences in marketing, advertising or public relations.
• Experience in organising events and hospitality management an added advantage.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

An attractive package which includes Medical Aid, Leave and Pension Benefits is offered; details of which will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates.

TO APPLY

All applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Applications, which should include a Curriculum Vitae (giving full personal particulars of applicant, including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, employment and experience, present salary, telephone numbers and the names, addresses (including e-mail) and telephone numbers of three contactable referees) and copies of certificates must be addressed to:

The Senior Assistant Registrar
Human Resources Department
National University of Science and Technology
P O Box AC 939Ascot
Bulawayo, ZIMBABWE

And e-mailed to: recruitment@nust.ac.zw in a single pdf file clearly indicating the position being applied for in the subject line.

The National University of Science and Technology is an equal opportunity
employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are
encouraged to apply.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 28 July, 2023.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED