Posted time January 30, 2023 Location Windhoek Job type Fixed Term Contract - 5 Years (TCTC 692 024)

EXTERNAL VACANCY

 The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) is a government Agency established by virtue of the Namibia Tourism Board Act, 2000 (Act No. 21 of 2000) to effectively regulate, and register all tourism related businesses, as well as to market Namibia as a preferred destination both domestically and internationally.

NTB is an equal opportunity employer and invites competent and suitable qualified candidates to apply for the following position:

5 Year Fixed term Manager: Marketing and Support Services x 1 Windhoek

DIVISION: Marketing

REPORTING LINE: Head Marketing

Paterson Job Grade D4 (TCTC 692,024)

MAIN PURPOSE

Responsible for the on-going management and implementation of NTB’s marketing activities in Namibia, in accordance with the overall national marketing strategy. A key player in the development of the NTB marketing strategy, supporting the Head of Marketing by providing market insights and a regional and domestic perspective into the overall strategy. Also acts as the coordinator of the operations at the Head office.

Main responsibilities

  • Responsible for supporting NTB’s Online marketing and advertising Strategy across various digital channels.
  • Oversees the NTB website on a continuous basis and monitors the regular upload of fresh and topical stories to ensure the website is dynamic, relevant and attractive.
  • Manages the needs of all NTB offices to provide quarterly e-newsletters to their country databases
  • Ensures that there are suitable joint marketing and trade opportunities and that these are advertised timeously
  • Keeps joint marketing and trade opportunities updated on an ongoing basis and posted on the NTB corporate website
  • Bases the strategy on the segments with the greatest potential for Namibia ensuring that there is a market-product fit.
  • Develops and implements annual work plans for Namibia and the rest of the world source markets where NTB does not have a foreign office or a Representative Agency.
  • Develops, implements, and manages a B2B Destination Marketing Public Relations programme for Namibia.
  • Defines and identifies Key Accounts in both trade and media segments of significance in the market and with high potential for Namibia.
  • Reports and compiles regular market intelligence covering the latest market developments and trends, both consumer and travel trade
  • Assist in developing and launching domestic tourism strategy and marketing campaigns.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) or similar qualification preferably in Tourism, Hospitality, Marketing or Business Studies (NOTE: Any foreign qualifications must be accompanied with NQA Accreditation)
  • Excellent knowledge of the Namibian tourism industry and knowledge of the tourism product in the SADC region
  • Code B: Valid Driver’s License

 Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years in a management position, preferably in destination marketing and/or managing a tourist office or representation.
  • Preferably digital marketing and CRM experience

 Training Requirements:  

  • Knowledge of Adobe suite
  • Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Basic Microsoft Excel and Word

Remuneration:

Namibia Tourism Board offers a market-related total cost to company package based on work experience and qualifications. The package includes retirement and medical aid benefits.

We encourage energetic, dynamic, and result-driven team players to apply online. www.visitnamibia.com.na or submit your CV via email hr@namibiatourism.com.na

Deadline for applications 10 February 2023  

As per Affirmative Action (Employment) Act, Act 29 of 1998, Namibian citizens from disadvantaged groups and persons with disabilities will receive preferential treatment and are encouraged to apply.

Please take note that all copies of qualifications should be certified, and identification document should be attached to your application. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted, and no documents will be returned.

No faxed applications will be accepted.

Namibia Tourism Board reserves the right not to make an appointment in this position.

Enquiries: Chaze Mutonga

Telephone: +264 61 290 6026

Email: chaze.mutonga@namibiatourism.com.na

 

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