FREEDOM PARK VACANCIES

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RESEARCHER
Manager/Supervisor: 
Research Manager
Position Status: Permanent
Grade: P08
REAS032023
 
JOB SUMMARY
To ensure scientific and relevant historical research pertaining to all the primary heritage elements of Freedom Park.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
·       Conduct research for the Garden of Remembrance at Freedom Park.
·       Conduct research on history, culture, indigenous knowledge systems and spirituality.
·       Research and compile on Names for Wall of Names.
·       Manage projects related to reconciliation, social cohesion, and nation building.
·       Publish in peer reviewed journals and other publications
·       Draft opinion pieces and publish in various publication platform
·       Draft and publish policy briefs
·       Record, analyze, evaluate and interpret information obtained from research
·       Formulate effective and efficient research processes
 
PREREQUISITES

• Post-graduate degree with majors in Social Science with major in History, Heritage, Indigenous Knowledge or Political Science. Other relevant qualifications may be considered.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years in research in the Human and Social Science areas.
• Experience within the Heritage sector may offer competitive advantage.

 
COMPETENCY IN THE FOLLOWING:

• Research methodologies.
• Data Analysis
• Computer literacy (MS Office; database; internet).
• Project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to write good quality research reports for publication in reputable journals

 
 
Applications for internal candidates must be on internal application form.
 
Applications must be emailed to: hr@freedompark.co.za.
 
All applications must contain a curriculum vitae, certified copies of educational certificates and or other qualifications and identity document. Kindly insert the job reference code on the subject line when applying for the position.
 
Successful applicants will be subjected to a verification/security clearance.
 
Closing date is 29th of March 2023
 
NB: If you do not receive any response within 14 days of closing days, please assume that your application was not successful.
Correspondence will only be with shortlisted candidates.
 
 
 

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BRAND AND MARKETING OFFICER
Manager/Supervisor: HOD: Corporate Services
Position Status: Permanent
Job Grade: P07
Position Reference Code: BRAN032023
 
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the position mentioned above.
 
JOB SUMMARY
Full responsibility for FP to develop and execute global brand strategy. Compile and analyse customer insights, market trends, and competitive landscape to identify business opportunities to further solidify Freedom Park as a leading position in the heritage space. Be responsible for translating the opportunities into fully-integrated marketing plans across Communication, Publicity, Digital, Social Media.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Strategic marketing management to ensure key business objectives such as brand equity, revenue growth, market share, cost reductions and profit maximisation are met.
• Develop and implement brand strategy and plan to increase visibility and maximise profitability within the context of utilising internal and external analysis.
• Ensure that brand positioning and the communication platform resonates with the identified target market to deliver aligned and impactful marketing campaigns, promotions, activations, digital and social executions as well as innovation.
• Ensure ongoing business sustainability, profit maximization and growth using a combination of business, market, competitor and consumer insights (desktop research, in-trade observation, social media commentary, market research where necessary) to drive long term strategy as well as short-term tactics where risk has been identified.
• Highlight opportunities and risk to various organisational stakeholders, creating business cases for new projects, action plans and implementation of tactics where necessary.
• Cross functional team management with internal and external suppliers as well as communication with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and facilitate decision making.
• Develop an annual PR and news release strategies

 
JOB REQUIREMENTS

• To develop a brand and growth strategy for Freedom Park
• A sound understanding and experience of developing marketing strategies and plans, initiating and conducting marketing campaigns and producing marketing materials
• Develop and implement marketing campaigns and strategies for Freedom Park
• Create internal communications initiatives that will increase Market place exposure to employees and foster a positive perception.
• Oversee the creation of marketing and communications collateral and ensure that it is consistent with Freedom Park’s mandate, including newsletters, seller platform copy, banners etc
• Collaborate with all internal partners and external partners where needed to create, lead and brief promotion/media content across all channels.
• Engage with key cross-functional internal teams, stakeholders and third-party agencies to complete briefs and project manage campaigns from start to finish to ensure expectations are managed across the board and deadlines are met.
• Plan monthly content themes for Freedom Park marketing campaigns, (including brand-led, promotions, newsletters, testimonial videos, customer service templates, PR, other initiatives etc)
• Research and keep the team abreast on best practices
• Daily management of brand campaign documents like marketing calendars, campaign & project control documents, battle plans, briefs and campaign decks.
• Assist with brand reputation management and sentiment tracking.

 
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION

• A degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications or Advertising. A post-graduate specialisation is preferable.
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years working in the relevant field.
• Extensive stakeholder relations management
• Sourcing and raising funds.
• The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of and experience in marketing mass market branded commodities.

 
KNOWLEDGE

• PFMA
• Corporate communication

 
COMPETENCIES

• Solid business acumen to deliver business cases around marketing initiatives, innovation, risks, and opportunities.
• Solid systems knowledge – MS Office Suite, social media platforms
• Competency to pull and analyse market research and utilise insights to drive strategic marketing and business initiatives and decision making.
• Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail and a well-structured thought process
• Very strong interpersonal skills and experience of marshalling cross-departmental resources towards daily goals and objectives.
• Stakeholder management and the ability to influence, network and lead to drive alignment and facilitate decision making.
• Well-developed capability on Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel with the ability to put together attractive well thought out presentations and present in a confident manner that facilitates fast-tracked decision making. Good planning and organizational skills
• Excellent problem solving and analysing skills.
• Good communication skills

 
 
Applications for internal candidates must be on internal application form and must be emailed to: hr@freedompark.co.za.
 
All applicants must contain a Curriculum Vitae with at least 3 contactable references, certified copies of educational certificates and/ or other qualifications and identity document. Successful applicants will be subjected to a verification, security clearance.
 
Closing date is 29th of March 2023
 
NB: If you do not receive any response within 14 days of closing days, please assume that your application was not successful.
Correspondence will only be with shortlisted candidates.
 
 
 

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CLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGER
Manager/Supervisor: HOD: Corporate Services
Position Status: Permanent
Job Grade: P06
 
 Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the position mentioned above.
 
JOB SUMMARY
To ensure that quality services and effective social investment strategies are delivered to Freedom Park clients in a manner that ensures client satisfaction. This is to be achieved through managing the implementation of client fund strategies, managing client relationships effectively and delivering high impact social investment value. The Client Relationship Manager is the primary interface between Freedom Park and its clients.
 
JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Developing and maintaining existing relationships with Freedom Park clients on portfolio allocated to Client Relationship Manager;
• Developing strategies and protocols for various clients accessing the Park
• Expanding allocated client base through marketing compliantly of new business in terms of quarterly targets;
• Accountable, as part of FP team to assist in obtaining quarterly and annual business targets;
• Management of team within the unit (Team Management)
• Liaise with clients of any level
• Expedites the resolution of customer problems and complaints.
• Coordinates sales effort with marketing, sales management, accounting, logistics and technical
• Researches sources for developing prospective clientele and for information to determine their potential.
• Establish relationships with all client and internal Tshikululu stakeholders by communicating goals, objectives, and timelines clearly and building resilient mutually responsive relationships as required.
• Build strong relationships and play the primary contact role with clients by providing them with prompt and knowledgeable expertise, support and guidance on social investment and fund management and becoming the go-to resource and their primary point of contact.
• Implement deliberate, formal client retention strategies for all clients under management.
• Develops clear and effective written proposals/quotations for current and prospective clientele.
• Assisting at a high level with marketing support for the Park
• Provides accurate and relevant reports to management in order to track progress and trends

 
Experience and Qualifications

• Honours Degree in Business Administration, Social Science, Commerce or similar.
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• 5 to 8 years of client relationship/or customer support experience
• A minimum of 2 years developing and implementing operational programmes
• Project Management experience is crucial - evidence of leading and managing advisory style projects.

 
KEY INTERACTIONS / RELATIONSHIPS

• Client Portfolio Manager
• Clients
• Specialist Services Manger
• Knowledge and Research Manager

 
COMPETENCIES

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• The ability to communicate confidently – both through speaking and writing – with colleagues and clients from all levels of an organisation.
• Self-motivation.
• A level of creativity when it comes to thinking of new sales opportunities.
• Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail and a well-structured thought process
• Very strong interpersonal skills and experience of marshalling cross-departmental resources towards daily goals and objectives.
• Stakeholder management and the ability to influence, network and lead to drive alignment and facilitate decision making.
• Well-developed capability on Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel with the ability to put together attractive well thought out presentations and present in a confident manner that facilitates fast-tracked decision making. Good planning and organizational skills
• Excellent problem solving and analysing skills.
• Good communication skills

 
 
Applications for internal candidates must be on internal application form and must be emailed to: hr@freedompark.co.za.
 
All applicants must contain a Curriculum Vitae with at least 3 contactable references, certified copies of educational certificates and/ or other qualifications and identity document. Successful applicants will be subjected to a verification, security clearance.
 
Closing date is 29th of March 2023.
 
NB: If you do not receive any response within 14 days of closing days, please assume that your application was not successful.
Correspondence will only be with shortlisted candidates.
 
 
 

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MANAGER: EDUCATION AND OUTREACH 
Manager/Supervisor: HOD: Heritage & Knowledge
Position Status: Permanent
Job Grade: P06
 
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the position mentioned above.
 
JOB SUMMARY
To co-ordinate, manage, develop heritage education programs, storytelling content and performances. Facilitate the schools, youth and family programming, design learning and presentation/learning support material for schools and public. To coordinate Outreach and Tour guiding activities, 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREA (KPA)
KPA

• To develop policy for heritage education and outreach and link them to department’s mission and storyline of //hapo, the Garden of Remembrance and the Gallery of Leaders.
• Develop and maintain story telling performances.
• Establish and manage stakeholder relations.
• Manage the writing and designing of teaching and learning material based on the Freedom Park’s story line.
• Manage and facilitate heritage education, indigenous knowledge and awareness dialogues, and school/youth holiday camps.
• Facilitate the Tour guiding activities and design the visitor flow within the tour guiding activities.
• Develop the outreach programme and implement outreach programs. 
• Provide supervision, discipline, and ensure active participation of the unit in all processes within the organisation.

 
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Post-graduate degree in Heritage Studies, History, Indigenous Knowledge Systems, African Studies, and Education. 
 
EXPERIENCE
5 to 8 years’ experience in management
5 to 8 years’ experience in the heritage industry and education field.
 
KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of Outreach Activities
• Be able to work with communities.
• Customer Relations.
• Knowledge of heritage and history.
• Be able to work with diverse people.
• Be a team builder and leader.
• Knowledge about liberation struggle history, contemporary culture and African thoughts throughout history.
• A working knowledge of the Curriculum Statement of South Africa and the CAPS curriculum.
• South African Heritage Resources Act
• Heritage Tourism Sector
• Program and project management
• Cultural Diversity
• Local Languages

 
COMPETENCIES

• Excellent communication skills.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Time management
• Computer literacy (Office Suite)
• Conflict resolution skills
• Diversity management skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

 
 
Applications for internal candidates must be on internal application form and must be emailed to: hr@freedompark.co.za.
 
All applicants must contain a Curriculum Vitae with at least 3 contactable references, certified copies of educational certificates and/ or other qualifications and identity document. Successful applicants will be subjected to a verification, security clearance.
 
Closing date is 29th of March 2023.
 
NB: If you do not receive any response within 14 days of closing days, please assume that your application was not successful.
Correspondence will only be with shortlisted candidates.


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HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST
Department: Human Resources Department
Manager/Supervisor: Human Resources Manager
Position Status: Permanent
Job Grade: P07
 
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the position mentioned above.
 
JOB SUMMARY
To ensure effective and efficient services delivery pertaining to the various facets of the Human Resources within Freedom Park, thus positioning the HR department as a reliable centre of excellence.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Manage Recruitment and personnel administration to ensure attraction and retention of the right talent.
• Coordinate Talent Development for operational efficiency.
• Coordinate and Facilitate the Performance Management system to ensure training and improving set up strategies aimed at enhancing the quality of programs.
• Assist in Employee Relations process to ensure sound relations between management and employees.
• Provide efficient HR Administration function to management and staff including monthly, quarterly, and annual statics.
• Interact with Unionised and Non-Unionised staff regarding workplace related supervisory support to staff matters.
• Engage with outsourced IR service providers relating to disciplinary and dispute resolutions.
• Monitor effective implementation and provide continuous review of HR policies.
• Provide advisory support to departments within the organisation to ensure effective performance.
• Provide supervisory support to subordinates to ensure effective service delivery.

 
JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Industrial Psychology, HR, Labour Law or equivalent

 
Experience

• 5 – 6 years’ experience in Human Resource Generalist role or Consulting role

 
Skills Requirements

• Diversity management
• Conflict resolution
• Project Management
• Recruitment
• Performance Management

 
Competencies

• Investigating skills
• Report writing skills
• Interviewing skills
• Problem solving skills
• Time management skills
• Communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems and produce answers that make sense
• Ability to give strategic direction and teamwork
• Ability to manage activities of various team members from within the organisation and outside.

 
 
Applications for internal candidates must be on internal application form and must be emailed to: hr@freedompark.co.za.
All applications must contain a curriculum vitae, certified copies of educational certificates and or other qualifications and identity document.
Successful applicants will be subjected to a verification/security clearance. 
 
Closing date is 23 March 2023
 
NB: If you do not receive any response within 14 days of closing days, please assume that your application was not successful.
 
Correspondence will only be with shortlisted candidates.