Social Responsibility & Marketing Officer

About the position

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & MARKETING OFFICER
Location: Head Office – Durban
6-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Hire Resolve's Client is seeking to hire a Social Responsibility and Marketing Officer to join their team in Durban. The primary responsibility of this position is to manage and coordinate charity and sponsorship requests through the organisation’s Charitable and Welfare funds, with a focus on regional impact. The aim is to advance corporate social responsibility objectives by supporting initiatives in education, health, skills development, and poverty alleviation. The role also supports the Marketing Department on an ad hoc basis and includes responsibilities related to Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE), ensuring regulatory compliance and fostering economic transformation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESResearch & Stakeholder Engagement

• Evaluate sponsorship and charity requests, ensuring regulatory compliance and conducting background checks.
• Maintain effective communication with applicants and ensure alignment with organisational standards.

Reporting & Proposal Development

• Compile detailed reports and proposal submissions for committee review.
• Ensure accurate documentation and provide recommendations for approval.

Implementation & Communication

• Coordinate communication among relevant internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Organise sponsorship events and manage associated media coverage.

Project Management

• Monitor sponsorship budgets and timelines.
• Liaise with suppliers and ensure effective execution of events and timely processing of payments.

Meetings & Coordination

• Prepare meeting documentation, participate in internal and external meetings, and follow up on decisions.
  
  

Audit & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements.
  
  
• Collaborate with audit teams and conduct sponsorship audits when necessary.
  
  

Supplier and B-BBEE Management

• Oversee supplier BEE certifications and manage legacy and community development projects.
  
  

Loyalty Program Strategy

• Conduct market research, evaluate loyalty program effectiveness, and use insights for continuous improvement.
  
  

Charity Loan Program (Giving for Hope)

• Administer the charity loan program for businesses, monitor repayments, and coordinate legal processes for defaults.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports to the Executive Committee.
• Ensure payment capturing and manage legal handovers for overdue accounts

REQUIREMENTSQualifications

• Diploma in Public Relations (advantageous)
• Financial background (advantageous)

Experience

• Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience in Corporate Social Investment or related field
  
  

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• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  
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We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

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