Social Media Specialist, Copywriter and Marketing Assistant

How to Apply
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Closing Date: 2025-06-13
Recruiter : Steyn City School

Steyn City School, situated in the scenic and iconic Steyn City Parkland Residence in
Johannesburg, offers a co-educational and independent education from Grade 000 to Grade
12.
If you know what it means to break the mould, set new standards, embrace change, and rejoice
in creativity, then you belong with us!
A vacancy exists at Steyn City School for a Social Media Specialist, Copywriter and Marketing
Assistant, effective 1 July 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. A qualification in media
studies and communications with sound editing skills is preferred and previous experience in a
school is an advantage but not a requirement. Responsibilities Include:
1. Social Media
Managing and monitoring all social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, and the like)
Weekly and Monthly statistics for social media. These Statistics will be used to report back to
Exco and The Board.
Create, develop, and publish content for social media (photographic, video, reels, stories,
and the like) in the correct format for each social media platform.
Copywriting for each social media post, appropriate for each social media platform
Provide strategy and ideas to improve social media presence and reach, appropriate to a
school environment and in line with the schools mission, vision, and ethos.
2. Newsletter
Compiling and editing content for the weekly newsletter (Steyn City School Shout Out).
Distributing weekly newsletter to all parties and loading newsletter to school
communication portals.
Ensuing the mailing list is kept up to date at all times and within POPIA requirements.
3. Communications
Assistance with distribution of school communication as required.
Editing school communications, articles, and website content.
4. Graphic Design and Artwork
Provide assistance with artwork for various marketing campaigns as required.
5. Events
Assist with marketing campaigns and artwork for events as required.
Attendance of all major school events to provide marketing assistance, photography, and/or
videography as required.
Working closely with the Events Team and assisting as required, including set up if it is
required.
6. Videography and Photography
Ensure the maintenance of all SCSs video and photography equipment.
Videoing, editing, and uploading of all virtual assemblies, events, interviews, and
productions.
Photography of day-to-day events and major events around the various campuses.
Provide material such as photographs and videos for major ceremonial events such as
Founders Day, Prize Giving, Open Day, and the like.
Selecting and framing photographs for use around the campus as required.
Propose, execute, and update video campaigns to market the school.
Organizing professional photographer/videographer for major events as and when required.
Organizing professional photo and video shoots for marketing campaigns as required.
7. Website
Assist with keeping the website up to date.
Assist with generating content for the website.
Assist with setting up online forms and the like as and when/if required.
8. Filing and Archiving
Understanding the importance of filing and archiving, as well as understand and execute all
filing and archiving as required.
Manage an effective archiving and filing system of all marketing material, including video
and photographs (daily/weekly/monthly).
Electronic back up of all marketing material, including video and photographs
(daily/weekly/monthly).
Assisting staff with retrieval of visuals as and when required (e.g. for the yearbook and
articles)
9. General
Management and development of budgets.
Liaising with suppliers as required.
Attend meetings related to marketing and events.
Assistance with Alumni as required.
Assisting the Head of Advancement as required.
Assistance with Admissions as required.
Ensuring the reputation of Steyn City School and Steyn City Properties is upheld at all times.
Any other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Matriculation (NQF4)
Appropriate tertiary qualification is vital to the role.
At least 3 years experience in the equivalent or similar role
Excellent editing and copywriting skills
Indepth knowledge of social media and social media strategies
POPIA knowledge and understanding.
Archiving knowledge and understanding
Experience within a school environment is preferable, but not essential.
Competencies: Skills / Knowledge / Attributes
Advance Proficiency in Adobe Suite (Premier Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After
E"ects, etc.) and Microsoft O#ce (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Diary management in MS Outlook is essential.
E"ective organizational skills
Time-management skills
High level of attention to detail and an ability to work accurately and e#ciently
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize and work under pressure
Be self-motivated and be able to take initiative
High work standards
Willing to work overtime as and when required

To apply, a detailed CV, along with a covering letter and the contact details of three referees
The closing date for applications is Friday, 13 June 2025. Applications will be considered as soon
as they are received, and interviews will be arranged for shortlisted candidates thereafter.
Consequently, the position may be filled before the deadline date.
Steyn City School reserves the right not to make an appointment. An application will not in
itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment, as only short-listed candidates will
be interviewed.
Applicants are advised that if they have not been contacted after the closing date, it must be
assumed that their application has been unsuccessful.
Any candidate working within a school is required to have a sexual offenders clearance
certificate as well as clearance against the Child Protection Registrar. Steyn City School, its
subsidiaries, or representatives may require access to your personal information when
performing a mutually agreed business function or service. By supplying your information, you
provide consent for its processing in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information
Act (POPIA). For details about how we use, store, and protect your data