MARKETING MANAGER

6 MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT POSITION

The Joburg City Theatres (JCT) is an entity of the City of Johannesburg that stimulates and
operates Joburg Theatre, Roodepoort Theatre and Soweto Theatre in order provide the integrated
management of theatre.

VACANCY REFERENCE: REF NO: MM/ST/02/2024
DESIGNATION: MARKETING MANAGER
DEPARTMENT: SOWETO THREATRE
REPORTING: GENERAL MANAGER
REMUNERATION R44 693.36 (basic salary no benefits)

Requirements and skills
 Grade 12
 Bachelor’s degree in marketing/PR/Advertising (NQF Level 7) or equivalent/related field.
 A minimum of 5 years’ experience, preferably in an entertainment environment.
 Demonstrable experience in marketing together with the potential and attitude required to
learn.
 Proven experience in identifying target audiences and in creatively devising and leading
across channels marketing campaigns that engage, educate, and motivate.
 Solid knowledge of website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, etc.)
 Up to date with the latest trends and best practices in online marketing and measurement
 Good written and verbal communications in the English language.
 Willingness to work unsociable hours.
 Willingness to be communicated with on WhatsApp.

Primary Function
Implement all aspects of the theatre’s day-to-day marketing activities which includes the effective
distribution of marketing material, making sure that newspapers are bought daily, and magazines
are received for advertising different theatre productions/shows.

Key responsibilities:
 Develop, maintain, and implement marketing plans for all
events/programmes/productions in line with Joburg City Theatres marketing strategy
designed to meet agreed company objectives.
 Ensure expenditure is in line with approved budgets and compliant with SCM policies.
 Evaluate customer research, market conditions, competitor data and implement marketing
plan alterations as needed. Manage all aspects of print production, receipt, and
distribution.
 Maintain the theatre’s social media; Facebook; Twitter, Instagram etc.
 Achieve frequent, timely and positive media coverage across all available media.
 Conduct market research to identify market requirements for current and future
productions.
 Create and maintain a harmonious, efficient, and service orientated relationship with the
theatre’s tenants, co-producers, show publicists and media partners- and/or their
representatives.

 Work very closely with the Community and Audience Development Manager in serving
existing audiences, finding new ones, earning income, and seeking new opportunities and
partnerships.
 Manage and oversee the administration and creative process of the department.
 Be willing to communicate at all hours utilising a messaging app such as WhatsApp to
ensure efficient communication with team.
 Compile the weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports for the Department. Identify,
source and secure potential sponsorships and partners for the Soweto Theatre’s
programmes/productions/events.
 Cooperate and collaborate with colleagues and work in partnership with others.

Interested persons are requested to send their cover letter, detailed CV, recently certified
copies of their qualifications and the Identity documents not longer than three months,
quoting the relevant reference number to Mr. Sphamandla Ndlovu via email to:
response@multilead.co.za

Enquiries: (011) 763 1103 / 062 085 0776

CLOSING DATE: 08 MARCH 2024

NOTE:
 JCT offers a market-related salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
 JCT is an equal opportunity employer, therefore preference for this position will be given
to candidates whose appointments will enhance representation in line with its EE targets.
 Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they have been shortlisted
and that their appointment will be subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which
include qualification authentication, criminal records, and previous employment.
 JCT reserves the right not to fill the position or to re-advertise it. Where applicable,
candidates may be expected to undergo psychometric assessments.
 It is the applicant’s responsibility to have their foreign qualifications evaluated by the South
African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide the evaluation results.
 Please include copies of your qualifications with your application.
 In terms of the Recruitment and Selection Policy of the City of Joburg City Theatres, you
hereby consent to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted:
 CV validation,
 Employment record verification,
 Criminal check, and
 Identity validation.
 Credit Record (if applicable).
 Correspondence will be with short-listed candidates only. Should you not hear from us
within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

All the best with your applications.