Overview
The primary objective of this role is to promote campus community, vibrant social activities and sports at the campus level to encourage a balanced lifestyle amongst the student body. This position requires an energetic extroverted personality and uniquely blends hands-on event execution, proactive student relationship-building, and creative visual storytelling to maximize both physical participation and digital engagement across all campus platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Photograph and film key campus milestones, including Open Days, scheduled student excursions, and daily campus life activities for both our Salt River and Tygervalley campuses.
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Create and design all necessary digital and physical promotional materials, event posters, invitations, and stationery.
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Script, film, and edit engaging "How-to" videos to help students navigate campus systems.
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Partner directly with national marketing teams and external creative agencies to supply requested video assets and local footage.
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Update physical campus posters on the walls, create fresh visual displays, and physically maintain noticeboards to ensure the campus remains professional and completely clutter-free.
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Coordinate a busy campus calendar featuring both large-scale events (like Orientation Week) and smaller recurring activations (like Student Fun Fridays).
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Coordinate closely with the Student Representative Committee (SRC), help market their initiatives, and co-organize student-led events.
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Handle all preparation logistics, including buying necessary supplies, managing RSVPs, setting up venues, and coordinating on-site first aid and security rosters.
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Physically assemble event spaces, which includes heavy lifting of tables, chairs, banners, and sound equipment.
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Plan, promote, and run community outreaches, charity donation drives, and volunteer initiatives.
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Monitor equipment conditions, manage inventory logs, report broken gear, and establish and enforce safety rules for gym users.
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Interact with students daily on campus to foster positive, trusting, and supportive peer-to-peer relationships.
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Manage official student communication groups and chats, ensuring announcements are broadcast multiple times and remain exceptionally clear, clean, and detailed.
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Resolve ongoing student queries and conduct student surveys to gather actionable feedback on campus life.
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Organize resume and CV creation workshops, offering constructive, practical feedback to help students prepare for the workforce.
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Create networking opportunities between students and potential employers to assist with work placements.
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Maintain flexibility to work selected weekends to assist with campus events like Registration Days and Open Days.
Skills and Competencies
- Event Planning and Coordination
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Communication Skills
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Leadership and Mentorship
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Interpersonal Skills
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Organizational Skills
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Creativity and Innovation
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Student-Centred Approach
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Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
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Problem-Solving
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Team Collaboration
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Enthusiasm and Energy
Requirements
- Own car and valid driver’s license
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Qualification (NQF level 6) in Marketing, PR, Sport, Events or related field
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2 years in a similar role
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Event management experience
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First Aid knowledge
