Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Midrand has an opportunity available for a Digital Media Specialist to join their team. Main purpose is to coordinate and develop impactful digital content across various channels while ensuring the effective execution of social media and digital marketing initiatives tailored to Dis-chems brand objectives. Drive the development and managing innovative social media strategies.
Minimum Requirements
Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Degree in Marketing, Certification in Journalism and/or PR
• Minimum of 2- 3 years experience working in a similar capacity in either an agency or corporate setting

Advantage:

• Postgraduate qualification in related field.

Job Specification

• Conduct monthly content planning sessions to develop engaging copy and visual content to support the monthly plan.
• Manage community engagement for executive profiles associated with Dis-Chem, ensuring consistent interaction across social platforms.
• Network with internal stakeholders to effectively drive and activate monthly content plans for Dis-Chem.
• Oversee the coordination of bi-monthly photo shoots at Dis-Chem headquarters and other locations, ensuring logistical needs are met for successful execution.
• Cultivate a robust online presence across key platforms to enhance Dis-chems brand visibility.
• Utilize project management tools to organise timelines, tasks, and workflows for digital media initiatives specific for Dis-Chem.
• Ensure timely execution of deliverables in collaboration with both internal teams
• Maintain communication among team members to support project success.
• Track and analyse the performance of digital media initiatives for Dis-Chem to measure engagement and effectiveness.
• Use analytics tools to gather insights on content performance and provide actionable recommendations to improve Dis-chems ROI.
• Stay current on emerging digital media and social media management trends relevant to Dis-Chem.
• Engage with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of digital strategies for Dis-Chem.
• Participate in training sessions to enhance team capabilities in social media best practices and analytics.

Competencies
Essential:

• Working knowledge and real-world experience in planning and executing social media initiatives.
• Knowledge of social media legal guidelines. Strong understanding of various digital marketing channels (SEO, SEM, social media, email marketing, etc.).
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Quality orientation
• Computer Skills Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Adobe Creative Suite software CS5 (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Special conditions of employment:

• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Drivers license and/or own reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary
• Provident fund
• Medical aid
• Staff account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chems approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chems Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.