Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

The main purpose of this position is to support the marketing organization through methodical and efficient administration for all admin, corporate gifting, activations and campaigns which will contribute to the overall success of the team’s delivery and implementation of all strategic and marketing objectives, throughout the business across all regions in Africa.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

General Administration

• Raise PRs and follow up on POs and payments. Log PR/PO in a register.

• Onboarding suppliers and NGOs.

• Assist with shipping of goods.

• Manage and plan tasks in task management system.

• Hosting of monthly Townhall meetings.

• Social Media.

• Assist with other departmental tasks as and when required.

Corporate Gifts, Branding and Demo Equipment

• Monitor and update inventory list of corporate gifts, clothing and brochures.

• Monitor and update asset demo list.

• Keep a record of available branding/banners and monitor movement thereof.

• Manage the storeroom and equipment storage areas.

• Maintain and update brochure repository.

Graphic Design

• General graphic design for branding, digital marketing, campaigns, events and internal communications.

• Navigating and extracting content from Digital Asset Management system (DAM).

Events and Campaigns

• Provide event support (i.e. consolidation of RSVPs, packing gifts, corporate clothing, brochures etc.).

• Data capturing of event leads.

• Prepare new start packs for HR.

• Consolidation of Townhall presentations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Matric/ Grade 12.

• Post Matric qualification - Administrative certificate or Marketing diploma advantageous.

• Graphic Design qualification.

• Minimum 3 years experience within the marketing environment in a similar role.

• Exposure to collaboration within the marketing team as well as other stakeholders.

• Excellent administrative skills.

• Ability to organise and structure work flows.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Exposure to social media and digital channels.

• Exposure to website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, NetInsight, Omniture, WebTrends).

• Graphic design experience advantageous.

Key Competencies

• Structured and methodical

• Solutions oriented

• Tech savvy

• Strong problem-solving capability within the business

• Attention to detail

• Accurate

• Ability to work in a high-pressured environment 

• Client Service Orientation – SERVE

• Resilient

•  Dependable, Responsible & Accountable

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.