Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification on NQF Level 7 in Corporate Communication, Communication Science, Journalism, Media Studies, Public Relations, Marketing Communication, Strategic Communication, or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2)  years’ relevant experience in internal communication, corporate communication or a related communication environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Results Orientated:
  • The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
  • The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• Strategic Thinking:
  • The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
  • The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
• Business Acumen:
  • The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Leading:
  • The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
  • The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
• Building Coalitions:
  • The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
  • The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning, development, publication, distribution, and optimisation of internal communication across institutional platforms, ensuring content is accurate, engaging, and aligned with institutional priorities.
• Support institutional communication campaigns, projects, stakeholder engagement initiatives, and organisational communication by collaborating with faculties, support divisions, campuses, and DCM to deliver integrated communication.
• Coordinate the operational activities of the Internal Communication Unit, including communication workflows, publication schedules, content approvals, administrative processes, and compliance with communication standards.
• Monitor communication performance, analyse audience engagement, prepare communication reports and dashboards, and provide insights to support communication planning and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate the development of creative and multimedia content, including digital storytelling, photography, videography, graphic design, and campaign content to enhance audience engagement.
• Support the University's Content Hub through content planning, workflow coordination, institutional storytelling, content amplification, and the repurposing of content across communication platforms.
• Perform ad hoc communication and administrative duties, provide operational support to the Assistant Director: Internal Communications, and participate in crisis communication activities when required.

Additional Information

• Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website.
• Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
• The system allows a maximum of eight attachments.
• To avoid upload issues, we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.
• INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
• To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:
  • A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
  • Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).
  • A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
  • Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).

Recommendations:

• Experience in higher education communication, marketing, or stakeholder engagement environments.
• Experience in content management, editorial planning, or communication coordination.
• Experience in communication analytics, reporting, and audience measurement.
• Experience in photography, multimedia content creation, or visual storytelling.
• Experience using design, photo-editing, or multimedia software.
• Understanding of institutional storytelling and Content Hub models.
• Valid driver's licence (attach a copy).

Ref No

• 6539

Remuneration

• The annual remuneration package, including benefits is R464 881.91 – R585 070.51 per annum, depending on the budget available for the position, relevant work experience and qualifications.

Fringe benefits:

• (Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries

• For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 2558 or email  [email protected]  or [email protected].
• Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 7659/9813 for assistance.

Centre

• Department of Communication and Marketing