Digital Media Specialist

Job Title: Digital Media Specialist Company: University of Kwazulu-Natal Job Category: Digital Marketing Roles & Responsibilities: The Digital Media Specialist is responsible for developing and managing digital content strategies that enhance UKZN’s online presence, strengthen brand awareness, and engage key stakeholders. The incumbent will create, curate, and optimise digital content across multiple platforms, ensuring alignment with UKZN’s strategic communication objectives and corporate identity. Key Responsibility Areas * Digital Media Strategy and Campaigns * Content Creation and Digital Brand Management * Social Media Community Engagement and Monitoring * Performance Analytics and Digital Optimisation * Compliance, Governance, and Best Practices The incumbent will report to the Manager: Corporate Communication \& Marketing. Work Location: Westville, ZN, South Africa Availability: Full time

Industry: Education \& Training Job category: University and Academy Location: Westville Contract: Permanent Remuneration: Market Related EE position: Yes ##### Introduction ##### Minimum requirements * Grade 12 (Matric). * Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Media Studies, Public Relations, or a related field. * Minimum of five (5\) years of experience in digital media management, content creation, paid digital advertising, or digital marketing, preferably within a higher education or corporate environment. Kindly note that the University of KwaZulu\-Natal (“the University”) is required to process any Personal Information (as defined by the Protection of Personal Act, 2013 “POPIA”) submitted by candidates when applying for positions at the University. The provision of the Personal Information is a requirement in terms of the University’s recruitment and selection process. The retention of any personal information is as a consequence of the University being bound by legislative requirements and / or good governance practices as well as record keeping for statistical purposes. The University will endeavour to ensure that the appropriate security measures are in place and implemented for both electronic and paper\-based formats that are used for processing of the personal information recorded through this recruitment and selection process.* * Please do not send us copies of your degree and other certificates. We will request certified copies if you are short listed for interview. * Please read the advertisement carefully. We do not consider applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements. Key Skills: Digital Marketing, Analytics Salary: Not disclosed