Brand Innovation and Design Thinking Expert

3 weeks ago


Sandton, South Africa Varsity College Full time
About the Role

Varsity College is seeking an exceptional Brand Innovation and Design Thinking Expert to join our team in the Faculty of Management Studies department. As a key member of our academic staff, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality education and promoting student success.

Job Description

We are looking for a talented individual with expertise in brand innovation and design thinking to facilitate/lecture on qualifications and associated academic activities. Your primary responsibility will be to deliver effective facilitation/lecturing, marking, and student support that promote student success and learning.

Key Performance Areas
  • Lecturing/Facilitation: You will be responsible for delivering high-quality lectures and facilitating discussions that engage students and promote learning.
  • Marking: You will assess student assignments and projects to ensure they meet the required standards.
  • Student Support: You will provide guidance and support to students to help them achieve their academic goals.
Competencies Required
  • Communications skills: You must have excellent communication skills to effectively interact with students, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
  • Organisational skills: You must be highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Time management: You must be able to prioritize tasks and manage your time effectively to meet deadlines.
Minimum Qualification Requirements

We require a Master's or Honours degree in a Branding/ Marketing/ Advertising/ Communication/ Innovation field, with Innovation/Design-thinking modules. Alternatively, you may hold a HEQSF 9 qualification that includes a Branding or Marketing component.

Minimum Work Experience Requirements
  • Industry experience in commerce is essential.
  • Lecturing experience in innovation management, branding, and/or marketing management is also required.
  • You must have industry experience in Innovation Management, Brand or Marketing Management.
Working Conditions

This is an independent contractor role, and we offer part-time working hours. Please note that we receive a high volume of CVs, and only those whose qualifications and skills most closely match the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.

Salary Estimate

The estimated salary for this role is R250,000 - R350,000 per annum, depending on your qualifications and experience.



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