Senior Shift Manager: Events and Marketing

Position Summary Industry: Education & TrainingJob category: Office ManagementLocation: PotchefstroomContract: PermanentRemuneration: Market Related About Our Company NWU Introduction NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) DEPARTMENT: HOSPITALITY SERVICES POSITION NUMBER: P VACANCY: SENIOR SHIFT MANAGER: EVENTS AND MARKETING PEROMNES GRADE: P10 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT Job Description PURPOSE OF THE POSITION – Responsible for marketing and marketing strategy of Hospitality Services as a whole. Further responsible for the planning, organizing and hosting of events at different facilities. Key Responsibilities General Operations Responsible for the general operations regarding organizing events. Responsible for the general operations regarding the marketing and marketing strategy of Hospitality Services. Responsible for monthly reporting to the Head of the department regarding events, marketing and new opportunities. Events Responsible for the identifying and compiling of the yearly events calendar hosted by Hospitality Services. Responsible for the planning of these events in totality. Ensuring that events are compliant with all OHS and SASRIA rules and regulations. Establishing events that will be hosted by Hospitality Services on a yearly basis and become a hallmark for the various facilities. Client Events Responsible to liaise with potential clients in hosting their events at the various Hospitality Services facilities. Responsible for assisting clients in the planning and hosting of these events. Ensuring that clients’ expectations are met by hosting these events at the various facilities. Assisting clients to ensure that all necessary OHS, SASRIA rules and regulations are met. Marketing Responsible for all marketing of Hospitality Services facilities in conjunction with contracted Marketing company. Responsible, in connection with the Head of the department and Senior Shift Managers, for establishing a marketing strategy. Responsible, in conjunction with contracted Marketing company, to ensure that this strategy is put into operation. Responsible for the managing, updating of all social media platforms of Hospitality Services. Responsible, in conjunction with contracted Marketing company, that all the facilities websites are updated and informative on a regular basis. Responsible for the identifying of new marketing opportunities and markets where our services can be marketed. Liaison Constant liaising with clients. Timely communication with marketing company to ensure outsets are met and updated. Liaising with different Hospitality Services facilities regarding marketing, upcoming events and new markets. Liaising with the Head of the department on a constant basis to ensure that targets are met and strategy is relevant. Occupational Health and Safety Responsible for ensuring that all the relevant rules and regulations are met regarding the hosting of events. Always ensure that staff members are up to date with the regulations and changes that may occur in these regulations. Key Functional/ Technical Competencies Willingness to work over weekends. Computer Literate. Good verbal and written communication. A valid driver’s license. Fast-paced decision-making skills. Motivational management style. Basic accounting skills – pricing, cost reductions, cost control. Knowledge of liquor acts. Key Behavioural Competencies A positive client – service orientation. Good interpersonal relations. Self-motivation and sound judgement. The ability to do physical work. Minimum Requirements Grade 12 (NQF Level 4). A bachelor’s degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Marketing. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in event planning. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in strategizing and implementing marketing. Remuneration The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines. Enquiries Regarding Job Content Johan Duvenhage on Enquiries Regarding Recruitment Process Akhona Maqungo on Closing Date 29 November 2025 Planned Commencement of Duties As soon as possible Application Instructions applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered. The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. It all starts here ® #J-18808-Ljbffr