Head: Brand

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Santam Full time

What will you do?

**A position of Head**: Brand exists in Santam. This role may be based at Head Office Tygervalley or Alice Lane Sandton and reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer.

To direct the development and implementation of the Santam Group Brand strategy and positioning in market by c reating measurable long-term brand value in support of the business objective of profitability and market growth. This includes driving the Santam brand’s value proposition across all marketing strategic initiatives.

To lead the Santam Brand vision and strategy in alignment with Santam Group strategy and priorities, stakeholder and unique business unit requirements to enhance the brand and positioning of the organisation.

Lead the development of the Santam Brand strategy targeted at internal stakeholders, business and financial media, investors, customers and other critical audiences with the objective of building awareness and driving growth. The incumbent also has accountability for enhancing the reputation of the Santam Group of companies and positioning the company as a thought leader and a successful, growing, innovative provider of a broad range of insurance and risk management solutions. What will make you successful in this role?

Lead the overall development of the integrated Brand strategy in partnership with cross functional partners:
Develop and implement a Brand strategy to strengthen our brand positioning, manage strategic relationships with external suppliers, i.e. creative agency; media partners; media agency; production houses and other suppliers; and build and maintain relationships with the Sanlam Group marketing heads.
Enhance relationships with key stakeholders across multiple business support functions and agency partners to align and optimise delivery. This includes collaborating the business unit marketing specialists.
Obtain understanding and buy-in from internal stakeholders and influence, advise and assist business support functions and strategic project owners to translate the brand strategy into their respective strategies and rollout plans.

Lead client immersion and discovery to identify brand opportunities aligned to the Santam refreshed strategy:
Develop a strategy and approach to drive Client Centricity across the business and improve the overall Santam Client Experience.
Draw insights from research and competitor reviews in order to drive innovation and strategically define the Santam value proposition, aligning the brand positioning with the objective of ensuring sustainable differentiation and relevance in the market.
With an understanding of diverse markets, partner with business leaders to identify untapped/emerging markets to be targeted in our brand initiatives

Direct and manage the Brand team’s performance (KPIs)and enable their development plans to ensure that both personal development and business objectives are being met.

Set and enforce the tone standards for the Santam Brand voice and copy across all brand initiatives and campaigns. Qualification

Relevant tertiary qualification in the Marketing and Brand field.
Postgraduate qualification is preferable.
Knowledge and Experience

Minimum 10 years’ experience in a marketing and communications environment, preferably within the financial services industry.
Extensive experience in brand strategy development and storytelling.
Experience navigating large and complex organisations, including gaining access to key executives and stakeholders and successfully managing relationship building dynamics and processes (internal and external) Skills

Digitally savvy with a strong understanding of digital and social platforms
Excellent strategic and conceptual thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills
Ability to use data to create frameworks for fast brand related decision making
Senior leadership skills and experience with a proven track record of delivery
Sound analytical and strategic skills to facilitate the development of multi-faceted and integrated business solutions
Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to work as part of a multi-functional team. Ability to influence and create a shared vision across diverse stakeholders
In-depth knowledge of Brand principles and practical skills in this field
An understanding of diverse markets with a DEI lens (diversity, equity and inclusion)
Thorough knowledge of the media industry, above-the-line and below-the-line media platforms and Public Relations
Excellent people skills and the ability to manage change and alignment at multiple levels
Creative
Ability to work independently
Sound budget management skills
Ability to travel regularly (the role will involve regular domestic travel)
Negotiation
Strong interpersonal, facilitation and verbal and written communication skills
Excellent presentation skills that encompass clear, compelling communication Core Competencies Cultivates innovation - Contributing strategically Customer focus - Contribu

  • Head of Acquisition

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Head of Digital Full time

    ur client a reputable gaming industry currently seeks a Head of Aquisitions Paid media for a strategic, data-driven & creative Head of Acquisition. We're looking for the best in the business and someone who has deep exposure to working within a digitally native business. The Head of Acquisition will report to the Chief Growth Officer and will work...

  • Head: Brand

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Santam Full time

    What will you do?A position of Head: Brand exists in Santam. This role may be based at Head Office Tygervalley or Alice Lane Sandton and reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer.To direct the development and implementation of the Santam Group Brand strategy and positioning in market by c reating measurable long-term brand value in support of the...

  • Head of Acquisition

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Head of Digital Full time

    ur client a reputable gaming industry currently seeks a Head of Aquisitions Paid media for a strategic, data-driven & creative Head of Acquisition.We're looking for the best in the business and someone who has deep exposure to working within a digitally native business.The Head of Acquisition will report to the Chief Growth Officer and will work hand-in-hand...

  • Head of Brand and Marketing

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa WePlace Full time

    Our client a Leading Financial institution is looking for a highly skilled Head of Brand and Marketing to join their team. **Job Purpose** To lead and manage the group marketing function (marketing, brand, digital and events) with the aim of positioning the company’s brand locally and globally as a listing and trading venue of choice for companies,...

  • Head of Sales

    3 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Measured Ability Group Holdings Full time

    **South Africa - Gauteng**, Johannesburg - North (Sandton / Midrand / Diepsloot)** **R 840000 - R 960000 Annually Basic Salary (OTE incentives)** **My client, a renowned brand and Below-the Line marketing agency, seeks a High-flight Sales Head to expand business and lead sales teams and strategies** ***: - **Degree or Diploma in Marketing related field...

  • Head: Corporate Affairs Brand

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Absa Bank Limited Full time

    Bring your possibility to life Define your career with us With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.Job SummaryThe purpose...

  • Brand Marketing Manager

    1 month ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa TBô (3x Growth DTC Brand) Full time

    **TBô in a nutshell**: TBô is the first menswear brand that is fully community-led. Together with the community of 400,000 creators, TBô develops the most sustainable, comfortable everyday menswear from water-saving, eco-friendly and biodegradable raw materials that make you look and feel great. The community of creators lives and designs on the TBô...

  • Brand Marketing Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa TBô (3x Growth DTC Brand) Full time

    TBô in a nutshell:TBô is the first menswear brand that is fully community-led.Together with the community of 400,000 creators, TBô develops the most sustainable, comfortable everyday menswear from water-saving, eco-friendly and biodegradable raw materials that make you look and feel great.The community of creators lives and designs on the TBô co-creation...

  • Brand Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa SPECD (Pty) Ltd Full time

    Gauteng, JHB - Northern Suburbs - (Market related) **We are on the lookout for a BRAND MANAGER to bring their expertise to our esteemed client's team.** **JOB DESCRIPTION**: *** **Job Title**:Brand Manager **Job Type**: Permanent **Job Industry**:NGO - Heath Sector **Location**:Johannesburg, Parktown **ROLE OVERVIEW**: - Manage the brand and...

  • Head of Brand Protection and Assurance

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Diageo Full time

    Job Description: Head of Brand Protection and Assurance Diageo Business Context: Welcome to the Diageo world of exciting possibilities, a world of celebrating life every day, everywhere. Diageo is a truly global organisation with over 28,000 talented people and a presence in 180 countries. Across our 21 markets, our brand portfolio represents our biggest...

  • Head of Brand Protection and Assurance

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Diageo Full time

    Job Description:Head of Brand Protection and AssuranceDiageo Business Context:Welcome to the Diageo world of exciting possibilities, a world of celebrating life every day, everywhere.Diageo is a truly global organisation with over 28,000 talented people and a presence in 180 countries. Across our 21 markets, our brand portfolio represents our biggest...

  • Brand Ambassador

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Pernod Ricard Full time

    Conducts informative and professional tasting for high-profile brands and connected customers. Raise the profile of the brand within South Africa through meaningful and memorable consumer connections. Brand Ambassador led activity.- Liquid to lips tastings to target consumer.- Lighthouse brand experiences- Hometainment brand experiences- Internal brand...

  • Finance Brand Controller

    1 month ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa RMG Recruitment (Pty) Ltd Full time

    Applications from suitably qualified & experienced persons are invited to fill the above vacancy NSO Controlling Department (Non-stock Department) **Job Description and Responsibilities** - Managing the financial performance of the brands in accordance with agreed targets, develop and implement corrective actions where necessary. - Provides a steering in...

  • Brand Ambassador

    3 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Simas Corporation Full time

    We are searching for a Brand Ambassador for a range of clothes (from socks, swimwear, dresses, coats, shoes, to fashion accessories and more.) As Brand Ambassador you will be featured in photo shoots and videos in which you model, wear, discuss, review and promote the range. These features are used on our website, various online portals and social media...

  • Lecturer: Brand and Brand Building

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Vega School Full time

    **Vega School** is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education...

  • Brand Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa AVI Limited Full time

    **AVI Ltd. **is known for its leading household brands across many categories including: hot beverages, sweet and savoury biscuits and snacks, frozen convenience foods, personal care products, cosmetics, shoes, accessories, and fashion apparel. **NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED** operates 5 manufacturing sites, offering world class manufacturing facilities in...

  • Head of Marketing

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa InspHire Full time

    A global enterprise that uses engineering and technology to innovate across various sectors such as financial services, technology, healthcare, blockchain, and real estate is seeking a dynamic Head of Marketing to take charge of all marketing initiatives, including social media, digital campaigns, advertising, and creative projects. As the Head of...

  • Brand Specialist: Sponsorships

    3 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Wellwishers Full time

    We are recruiting for a dedicated and dynamic Brand Specialist: Sponsorship to join an Insurance company based in Sandton Johannesburg. The company believes that sponsorship plays a crucial role in its marketing strategy and looking for an individual who can take charge of this responsibility with enthusiasm and creativity. **Who’ll you report to**: The...

  • Head of Faculty

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa The Independent Institute of Education Full time

    The IIE (Pty)Ltd is the registered provider of higher education which is delivered through the following educational brands: Varsity College, Vega School, Rosebank College and IIEMSA.The Independent Institute of Education's Central Academic Team (CAT) is responsible for the academic leadership and governance of the work done at the brands while each brand is...

  • Executive Head

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa ADvTECH Support Office Full time

    Who we areThe ADvTECH Group, founded in 1978 is a JSE-listed company, Africa's largest private education provider and a continental leader in quality education, training, skills development, and placement services.The Group reports its performance in a segmental structure reflecting the Schools and Tertiary as two separate education divisions, and Resourcing...