Deadline: 30 April 2012
University of Stellenbosch Business School (Bellville Park Campus)
COPYWRITER/JOURNALIST (REF. EBW04/124/0412)
DUTIES:
- Writing appropriate text for brochures, websites, magazines, newsletters, media releases, invitations and other communication content and marketing material of the USB
- sourcing information by conducting interviews, undertaking electronic searches and processing information
- editing and translating text.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Honours degree in Communication Science/Journalism
- at least 5 years' experience as a text writer
- proven experience of writing text for publications and websites
- excellent communication and journalistic (writing) skills in Afrikaans as well as English
- proven experience of writing, editing and translating business-oriented text
- the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
- sound judgement skills and attention to detail
- ability to work under pressure and keep to tight deadlines
- computer literacy.
RECOMMENDATION
- Knowledge and/or experience of the higher education industry
- experience of corporate publications
- knowledge of isiXhosa.
HOW TO APPLY
The University will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of suitable candidates from the designated groups.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and contact details of at least two referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.
Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
Should no feedback be received from the University within four weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries: Enquiries regarding this position should be made with Ms Amanda Matthee on 021 918 4354. Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits should be made with Human Resources Client Service Centre on 021 808 2753.
For submissions: apply here
Website: http://www.sun.ac.za