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Paarl, Wc, Za

Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

I am responsible for managing external and internal communications for Sage in the Africa, Middle East and APAC regions. I lead the development of all regional communication strategies working closely with the Sage Group Communication team to ensure the seamless execution and regionalisation of campaigns that have a powerful and positive impact. I also work closely with the leadership and marketing teams to ensure alignment and consistency in the delivery of communication campaigns that deliver on business objectives. I lead a dynamic team of communication specialists across the region.

Pretoria

As Marketing Manager I am responsible for achieving the strategic and operational marketing requirements for Sage South Africa, Sage HR & Payroll - Sage VIP, Sage Pastel Payroll and Sage HR & Payroll International. I work closely with the Sage team to ensure alignment within the Sage Group with regards to all Payroll and HR marketing campaigns.Broadly, this entails: • Member of the Executive Committee at Sage VIP and Sage Pastel Payroll & HR (EXCO)• Liaison with the Sage Group Marketing team • Planning, development and implementation of Sage VIP’s marketing strategy, communications and public relations activities – both externally and internally• Oversee the development and implementation of support materials and services for all the divisions within Sage VIP in the areas of marketing, communications, PR and Social Media• Direct the efforts of external service providers• People Resource Management of the Marketing team including monthly and annual reviews, performance management and development

BlackBerry is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, BlackBerry provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, short message service (SMS) messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. BlackBerry technology also enables an array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity to data. BlackBerry's portfolio of products, services and embedded technologies are used by organizations worldwide and include the BlackBerry wireless solution, software development tools, and other software and hardware.

Type of Organisation:Magna Carta Public Relations is a full service Public Relations Agency. The agency won 6 local and global awards (Prisa/United Nations/Diamond Awards/Finweek) and Won 'PR Agency of the Year' 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.

SDT is a software company that provides specialised administration systems for the financial services industry. SDT focuses on cost-effective and business-oriented software solutions that empowers you to become an effective player in the challenging financial industry.

Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment and Information TechnologyFaculty Head of Marketing and Communication

Responsible for corporate identity, communication, marketing and public relations.

Type of Organisation:An accredited advertising agency which offers a complete range of creative and specialised media services to best advertise whatever you have to sell - product, service, idea or image.Responsibilities:The management of key accounts.The management of campaigns from concept to final delivery.All production management for own and the Chairperson's clients.Client and supplier liaison.Member of the creative team and copy writing team.Media strategy management.Computer and multi-media presentations.Communication strategy compilation and management.Event management of the Ad-Uppe launch and other corporate functions as required.Assisting with public relations.Assisting with research.Invoicing of clients and maintaining profit margins.

Bcom, Communications Management

Activities and Societies: House Committe for Magrietjie two years running - 1993/1994 and 1994/1995. Cultural Committee and Publishing.

Social Media Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Passed With Distinction

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, Communications Management

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