Vacant Job Positions at ENSafrica

Responsibilities:

Handling general administrative tasks on a day-to-day basis in support of principal and team, including, but not limited to:

• Dictaphone typing
• Typing of pleadings, affidavits, briefs to Counsel, notices, opinions, articles, presentations, general legal memoranda
• Telephone duties: effective screening and problem resolution, scheduling and co-ordination of appointments, meetings and client contact
• Handling of correspondence and emails
• Diary management
• Time recording
• Creating and maintaining an efficient filing system
• Handling mail, faxes, scanning, files and telefaxing
• Effectively organising self and office
• Capturing time on Elite system
• Establishing and/or maintaining relationships with professionals, support staff and internal/external clients
• Effective general office management

Key Performance Areas:

• Becoming involved in all aspects of the practice to offer pro-active support and assistance
• Providing effective verbal and written communication in addressing clients' requests and expectations
• Prioritising tasks when under pressure
• Managing all aspects of the practice
• Preparation of Accounts and Debt management

Knowledge and Skills:

• Sound secretarial skills with the ability to display initiative
• Strong administrative skills
• Team player, professional, flexible and friendly
• Possess highly developed interpersonal and communications skills, and a good telephone manner
• Excellent computer / typing skills
• Sense of confidentiality, urgency and the ability to work under pressure
• High energy levels
• To be proactive in offering assistance and follow ups
• Prioritising tasks and making time to give priority to prioritised tasks when under pressure
• A high standard of efficiency in handling tasks, dealing with people and creating a general professional atmosphere
• Strong attention to detail / accuracy and good turn-around time for tasks

Experience:

• Excellent computer skills in the following packages: Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel
• Good working knowledge of the time recording, client accounts and billing system
• Excellent English language skills

Qualifications:

• Matric Certificate
• Candidate should preferably have at least 5 years’ experience in a Litigation/Employment practice (preferred)
• Secretarial qualification/diploma or other related qualification (preferred)

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Job Description
The working hours for this position are determined by the dictates of the practice and the successful incumbent must be available and willing to handle urgent queries that may fall outside of standard hours from time to time. The successful candidate must have reliable transport and may be required to travel.

Scope:

As a member of the Marketing team, the successful incumbent will support the execution of strategic projects with the direction of the marketing manager, this includes supporting the various marketing portfolios (Brand, Communications, Experience & Stakeholder) as required.

This position will focus on:

•  Researching new ways to engage existing and potential clients and/or industry sectors and support the implementation of these developments across our offices;
•  Evaluating emerging technologies and provide practical suggestions and insights to support implementation thereof;
•  Assisting in the analysis of marketing data (campaign efficiency, conversion rates, traffic etc.) to help inform future marketing campaigns;
•  Executing various general ad hoc tasks, projects, queries and requests, as they arise;
•  Undertaking individual tasks of the marketing strategy as required, including but not limited to:
  • participate and give input to campaign brainstorm sessions
  • support active marketing campaigns and provide assistance to help drive them through to completion where required
  • help organise market research and competitor date
  • provide administrative support including updating spreadsheets, databases, monthly or quarterly, budgets, and preparing and formatting a wide range of presentations
  • contribute to internal reports (i.e. executive reports)
  • keep track of industry trends and sharing findings with the team

Knowledge, Skills and Experience required

•  A minimum of a National Diploma in marketing/communications and/or journalism
•  Good written and verbal communication skills
•  Driven, dynamic, self-disciplined and highly motivated
•  Team player who will always put the needs of the firm first
•  Willingness and ability to work overtime whenever necessary to ensure the successful completion of a project / task when needs arise
•  Excellent administration and organisational skills
•  Ability to adapt quickly and easily to changes as the firm expands
•  Ability to multitask and juggle a number of projects simultaneously
•  Ability to engage with a diverse group of people
•  Ability to execute tasks, responsibilities and projects effectively within the desired timeframes
•  Understands urgency and enjoys working under pressure
•  Ability to stay abreast of legal sector trends and marketing developments
•  A relevant Bachelor’s degree will be advantageous
•  At least two years’ relevant work experience will be advantageous
•  Previous work experience in a law firm will be advantageous
•  Digital marketing experience will be advantageous

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Job Description

The working hours for this position are determined by the dictates of the practice and the successful incumbent must be available and willing to handle urgent queries that may fall outside of standard hours from time to time. The successful candidate must have reliable transport and may be required to travel.

Scope:

As a member of the Marketing team, the successful incumbent will be responsible for developing and editing clear and engaging text for various marketing channels (social, print, video & online) with the express intent of increasing and maintaining the profile of the firm across locations, departments and teams.

This position will focus on:

The incumbent will be responsible for the external marketing collateral, which may include writing standardised content as well as developing, editing and proofing wording which will be used for brochures, capability statements, the website, tenders and pitches, print and online, and various other marketing material, where required.

General responsibilities

•  Writing standardised content for the firm, departments and practice areas that are memorable and echoes the firm’s style and tone, and is appropriate for the firms target audiences;
•  Continuously developing the firm’s language style guide to ensure our copy is fresh and current and search engine optimised;
•  Editing and proofreading client newsletters and other documents;
•  Conceptualising and writing copy for digital and social media campaigns;
•  Translating ideas into unique and relevant messaging and pitching concepts in an engaging way to get clients on the side;
•  Handling copy from taglines and key messaging, to tactical and promotion-focused copy;
•  Contribute to the creative process (includes design and conceptualisation) with a focus on taking facts and technical information and turning into persuasive, educational and influential copy;
•  Collaborating with other marketing team members for various marketing campaigns;
•  Producing the “words” for sketches, storyboards or drafts to communicate ideas to the client;
•  Presenting concepts and ideas to the wider marketing team and the client, when requested;
•  Building strong collaborative relationships throughout the firm;
•  Ensuring all outputs are of a consistent standard of quality, are delivered within deadline and are consistent with the goals of the firm;
•  Keeping abreast of developments in marketing and communications in the context of professional services;
•  Monitoring current technologies, techniques and trends;
•  Being innovative in the use of marketing and communication tools and platforms, to ensure we have the best possible and most appropriate communications channels;
•  Maintaining know-how and market intelligence on what is topical in business and society, and communicating this with the relevant stakeholders of the firm; and
•  Running with various general ad hoc tasks, projects, queries and requests as they arise.

Experience and qualifications specific to the role

•  A Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, English, or any other related field is required
•  At least five years’ relevant copywriting experience
•  Solid experience with Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) best practices to increase the visibility of the firm’s website, improve our page ranking results and generate traffic from various search engine results
•  Solid experience and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) best practices involving the use of keywords, targeted paid advertising and campaigns (e.g. Google Ads)
•  Demonstrated experience in social media and content marketing including creative writing for social media campaigns
•  Outstanding English communication skills (both verbal and written), including writing, editing and proofreading
•  In-depth knowledge and experience in developing and building brand visibility
•  Sound experience in digital marketing Highly proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
•  Knowledgeable about legal sector trends and marketing developments to improve marketing collateral
•  Experience working in and across various African jurisdictions is advantageous
•  A legal qualification will be advantageous

Personal Attributes

•  Strong creative thinker, able to solve complex challenges
•  Strategic thinker who can achieve goals through practical application
•  Team player who will always put the needs of the firm first
•  Excellent administration and organisational skills
•  Able to adapt quickly and easily to changes in focus and direction as the firm expands
•  Able to multitask and run with a number of projects simultaneously
•  Able to execute tasks, responsibilities and projects effectively within the desired timeframes
•  Able to stay abreast of legal sector trends and marketing developments
•  Able to work efficiently and effectively in a high-pressure, ever-changing environment
•  Able to engage respectfully with a diverse group of people
•  Able to understand, communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures
•  Understands urgency and can work under pressure
•  Excellent time management skills
•  High level of emotional intelligence and resilience

Competencies

•  Decisiveness
•  Negotiation skills
•  Performing under pressure
•  Innovative and creative thinking
•  Reporting and presentation skills
•  Interpersonal skills
•  Analytical and problem-solving skills