Graduate Trainee : Marketing and Communications

The overarching objective of the graduate program is to transition graduates from a higher learning institution to a work environment. We aim to help graduates become well-rounded young professionals with great prospects and a positive future.

• WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
• Assist with publication of the internal and external newsletters, media relations, event management and other duties required in this area.
• Assist with research on relevant industry trade events, marketing & branding initiatives, digital & programmatic marketing, as well as other duties in this area.
• Assist with research and writing articles to be updated on the website and intranet
• Assist in coordination of relevant ECIC events
• Assist in coordinating and managing branding material at ECIC events or where branding opportunity exists.
• Stock take of Marketing and Communications promotional items and storeroom management
• Assist with administrative duties in the Marketing and Communications Unit
• Liaise with Finance, Procurement and Legal Units on administrative matters and keep a record of all documents accordingly
• Liaison with key media houses and other service providers as required
• Prepare minutes of meeting and other administrative duties

• Heads of business units and relevant professionals throughout the Corporation.

• A three-year qualification in Public Relations, Marketing and Communications or Digital Marketing
• Excellent understanding of the Marketing and Communications theory.
• Must be a South African Citizen
• Under the age of 30.
• ECIC welcomes applications from persons with disabilities (Must provide a medical certificate confirming nature of the disability).

• Excellent communication skills, written, verbal and interpersonal
• Graphic design skills
• Understanding of the trade and business media
• Creativity and ability to work on own initiative and meet deadlines
• Good research and internet skills
• Good article writing skills
• Excellent team player
• Basic skills IT skills (including Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel)
• Understanding of brand promotion and advertising

• Problem Solving: Demonstrates basic problem-solving skills and appropriately applies proven solutions.
• Delivery: Translates business objectives into practical, prioritised, and organised action plans; ensures plans are safely and successfully implemented.
• Team Participation: Consistently offers relevant input to team discussions as issues are being clarified and solutions are being developed.
• Flexibility: Available to work more than ordinary business hours.

Personal information collected and processed for purposes of recruitment will be protected from unauthorised access and improper use or disclosure.

By submitting your application for the advertised role, you give ECIC permission to process your personal information and you acknowledge that you understand the purpose for which it is required and for which it will be used. Furthermore, you declare that all personal information supplied to the ECIC for the purposes of recruitment is accurate, up to date, not misleading and that it is complete in all respects.