Specialist Writer (Post Level 8) (Job ID: 6171)

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INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
To ensure your application is complete you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements as well as the following standard documentation:
A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Copies of your qualifications or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications please include SAQA accreditation).
A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter appointment contract service certificate or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).

Duties and responsibilities:
Responsible for content Strategy Development.
Responsible for High-Impact Writing and Editing.
Responsible for Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration.
Responsible for Project Management and Conceptualising Integrated Communication Campaigns and Projects.
Responsible for Market Research and Benchmarking.

Inherent requirements:
Bachelors degree/BTech/Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Journalism/ Media Studies/ Communication or a related field.
Minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience relating to the duties and responsibilities.

Recommendations:
Extensive experience in content research and writing in the higher education sector at a senior level.
Proven record of producing high-quality impactful content across a broad range of topics.
Experience in speechwriting.
Familiarity with multimedia production including digital content creation.
Basic project management skills.
Prior experience in public relations with a focus on institutional communication.
Experience in a higher education environment is preferred.
Advanced computer skills especially in MS Word and PowerPoint.
Basic photography skills.

Required competencies:
Results Orientated:
- The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
- The ability to be reliable responsible dependable and to fulfil obligations.
Strategic Thinking:
- The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
- The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
Business Acumen:
- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Proficient in using MS Office.
Leading:
- The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation energy and enthusiasm.
- The ability to be cooperative with others display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
Building Coalitions:
- The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Assumption of duties:
01 August 2025 or as soon as possible.

Closing date:
24 June 2025

Salary:
The salary is available on request.

Fringe benefits:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme medical aid scheme group life insurance housing allowance leave and sick leave service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries:
For enquiries please feel free to contact or email or . Additionally kindly contact / 9810/ 9848 for assistance.

General:
The UFS 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 including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Plan is available at: EEA13-UFS EE Plan 1 March 202528 Feb

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The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.