Hybrid Communications and Events Manager-DAD (Cape Town, ZA) chez University of Cape Town

COMMUNICATIONS & EVENTS MANAGER

(Payclass 11; Permanent)

DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI DEPARTMENT

The University of Cape Town (UCT) invites applications for the position of Communications & Events Manager in the Development and Alumni Department (DAD). This role leads the planning and delivery of communications and events to engage UCT alumni, donors, and supporters both locally and internationally.

Requirements:

• NQF Level 7 bachelor’s degree in communications and marketing, or any qualification in Humanities or Public Relations;
• Ten years’ experience in communications and/or marketing, including five years’ managerial experience;
• Strong writing and editing skills, with experience in content creation across multiple channels;
• Experience in project management and delivering high-profile events;
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills;
• Strong knowledge of branding and marketing strategies;
• Content production and digital content curation (website and social media);
• Excellent management, budgeting, planning and decision-making skills; and
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Advantageous:

• Experience in a higher education environment;
• Understanding of South Africa’s media landscape and communication practices;
• Branding experience; and
• Assisting executives with speech writing and presentations.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communication strategy to engage donors, alumni, and supporters.
• Manage the creation of compelling content for fundraising campaigns, alumni engagement initiatives, and key institutional events.
• Oversee and manage the Communications and Events Team, setting clear targets and providing professional development.
• Plan and manage the annual alumni communications schedule, including newsletters, social media engagements, and publications.
• Lead the planning and delivery of DAD events to achieve departmental objectives.
• Ensure effective issues and reputation management through strategic communications with alumni and supporters.
• Develop and manage partnerships with media outlets, agencies, and suppliers to enhance communications efforts.

The annual cost of employment for 2025, including benefits, is R 784 833 and R 923 330.

To apply, please visit the (www.jobs.uct.ac.za) website to create a candidate profile and to submit your application. Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Motivation/Cover letter (Detailed motivation clearly addressing the job requirements).
• Three referee names which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address and telephone number.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency assessment and pre-placement-medical assessments. References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.

Any enquiries for the position to be addressed to Ms Hlubi Ntsizi at [email protected] or 021 650 3831.

Closing date:                                                15 August 2025

Website:                                                       www.uct.ac.za

Reference Number:                                      1073

UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at https://uct.ac.za/media/9482.

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.