Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of UKZN’s creative and digital content strategy.
• Oversee and ensure the integrity of web content, digital assets, and brand consistency across platforms.
• Provide editorial direction and ensure quality assurance for institutional publications.
• Supervise and mentor unit heads responsible for design, content, and publications.
• Drive innovation, collaboration, and strategic alignment in all creative outputs.

Minimum requirements

• Honours degree or Postgraduate Diploma (NQF8) in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, Graphic Design, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in digital content, branding, or publication management, including at least two (2) years in a leadership capacity.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary creative teams and deliver high-quality, on-brand digital and print content.
• Experience within a higher education or large institutional environment will be advantageous.