Communications Assistant Post at the University of Cape Town

Communications Assistant Post at the University of Cape Town

DEADLINE: 19 May 2023

Communications Assistant Post at the University of Cape Town

Job descriptions

Overview of the role

The Global Parenting Initiative (GPI) seeks an experienced Communications Assistant, with interest in our research areas, to join our vibrant international team. The main purpose of this position is to assist with the Global Parenting Initiative’s (GPI’s) communications activities. Working with the Communications Specialist, the Communications Assistant will support with the outreach and planning for events; creating written, design and video content; and general help with website updating and social media.

Requirements:

• A diploma/advanced certificate/bachelor’s degree or equivalent, in a social science, public health, or related field
• 2-3 years’ experience in a similar position, ideally in an academic or think tank environment
• Experience with event planning and implementation
• Experience creating and managing website content
• Experience in writing social media copy for different platforms and ability to adapt writing style for different audiences

Advantageous:

• Additional Honour’s degree or equivalent
• Highly organised
• Comfortable working in a hybrid online and in-person working environment
• Easily able to pivot between different tasks and priorities
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Pays strong attention to detail
• Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite, MailChimp, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, social media scheduling software such as Hootsuite, and Youtube
• Basic familiarity with InDesign, Photoshop, and PremierPro
• Experience in website management and editing
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work effectively on multiple workstreams at once
• Takes initiative
• Can work independently and as part of a team
• Clear communicator

To apply

For more information and to apply, please submit your application to [email protected], subject line “Application for GPI Communications Assistant” before 19 May 2023. Only email applications will be accepted.

Please include the following documents in a single PDF:

• Your CV (3 pages maximum) including contact details for three professional references.
  • A supporting statement or cover letter which must clearly give the reference number for the post, and demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience, which may include evidence of experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependents). Your application will be judged solely based on how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated above.
  • HR201 form

Only shortlisted candidates who respond with the correct reference number will be contacted, and may be required to undergo a competency test. Should you not receive a response within 30 days of the application closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Reference number:   E23504                                    Closing date: 19 May 2023

“UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under- represented designated groups. UCT Employment Equity Policy is available at www.uct.ac.za/downloads/uct.ac.za/about/policies/eepolicy.pdf. “

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.

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