PR, Marketing and Communications Manager – Khayelitsha Cape Town – Full Time
 
Objectives of the position
 
To maintain, develop and grow the public profile of the organisation, through above-the-line and below-the-line marketing, targeted at individuals, groups, communities and businesses. The objective is to make Learn to Earn synonymous with successful development of unemployed people.
 
Responsibilities attached to the position:
 
As the PR, Marketing & Communications person for the group, your objective will be to develop and manage all of LtE’s Public Relations, Marketing and Communication activities. This will include:
 
·      Developing a comprehensive strategy for marketing LtE and making it a household name in the township and among Corporations/Churches/Clubs etc.
·      Organising and co-ordinating annual promotional events: Annual Dinner, Golf Days et. al
·      Assuming responsibility for the continued development of LtE’s communication with the general public, supporters, churches and other societal organisations
·      To promote and endorse the philosophy, principles and mission statement of LtE.
·      Working closely with volunteers in maintaining and developing LtE’s newsletters with current information and managing and updating LtE’s website.
·      Work with the Director on cause-related marketing opportunities and B-BBEE opportunities
·      Manage the compilation and printing of LtE’s annual report
·      To work closely with the LtE Director in establishing additional revenue streams
·      To work closely with the Director on the development of our promotional material, brochures for our products as well as informational reports and press releases
·      To assist with the organizing and carrying out of regular duties within the organisation that will promote professionalisms and efficiency.
·      To ensure that on a monthly basis prayer updates are sent out as well as a standard letter to be used by Branch Managers et. al.
·      To be involved in Branch Managers meetings
 
Your background requirements should show:
 
·        At least 5 years experience in public relations and marketing. Fundraising experience will be beneficial
·        Advanced computer skills with knowledge of HTML, Adobe CS, and MS Office in particular Outlook.
·        Have well-developed communication and written skills in English. Xhosa and any other languages would be beneficial.
·        Good planning skills, a huge amount of initiative and creativity
·        Excellent public presentation and speaking skills
·        Well-developed understanding of and experience in intercultural communication
·        A relevant business degree or diploma is desirable.
 
A sound understanding of the concepts of holistic human development from a Christian perspective is essential as is creativity and initiative and the ability to relate to a multicultural ministry team.
 
The commercial nature of this appointment calls for a commercially astute Christian business person capable of developing training & mentorship opportunities and partnerships for the investment of skills into the lives of many.
 
Personal Qualities
 
·        Is a committed Christian with a sound understanding of holistic human development from a Christian perspective
·        Member/regular attendance of a local evangelical church
·        Perceptive
·        Creative
·        Ability to make things happen (self motivated)
·        Detail oriented
·        Good networking skills
·        Well-organised
·        Structured
·        Calm under pressure
 
Remuneration
 
To Be Discussed
 
Application Process
 
To apply for this position, please email a full CV and covering letter to rvw@learntoearn.org.za . Please visit the website www.learntoearn.org.za before applying.
 
Closing Date for Application is 27 February 2009.
 
NOTE: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
 
 
 
Financial Manager 
 
 
 
Objectives of the position
 
Learn to Earn (LtE) is a Christian organization which seeks to develop people, especially unemployed people, socially, economically, emotionally and spiritually.
 
LtE is looking for a full time Financial Manager to take full responsibility for the financial administration of the organisation.
 
Responsibilities attached to the position
 
·        Hold to LtE’s statement of faith and be an active member of an evangelical church.
·        Minimum BCom Accounting or Financial Management qualification.
·        Will be required to undertake full accounting role including all payments, bank reconciliations, accounting up to balance sheet, budgets, VAT returns, salaries and HR statutory returns.
·        At least 5 years financial management experience.
·        Thorough understanding of business practice including, inter alia, financial administration.
·        Computer literacy in the latest versions of Pastel and MS Excel; familiarity with internet banking
·        Well developed communication skills in English - knowledge of Xhosa would be extremely beneficial.
·        Systems oriented with good planning skills.
·        Ability to work cross-culturally.
·        Work in Khayelitsha.
 
 
Remuneration
 
To be discussed
 
Application process
 
Applications should include a Curriculum Vitae (CV), written references from your minister and previous employers, and a paragraph of personal testimony about your relationship with God.
 
Applications can be delivered to LTE (phone 361 5972 for directions), faxed to 361 5957, emailed to khaye@learntoearn.co.za or posted to PO Box 18123, Wynberg, 7784.
 
Closing date for applications: 15 June 2009