Website Al Baraka Bank South Africa
Al Baraka Bank, registered in South Africa since 1989, pioneered Islamic banking in this country in response to an identified need for a system of banking which adhered to Islamic economic principles.
MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB INCLUDE:
Loyalty Program Management
- Designs and manages customer loyalty programs, ensuring they are aligned with Shariah compliance and contribute to customer retention.
- Create and implement initiatives to enhance customer engagement and participation in the loyalty program.
- Develop targeted communication strategies to effectively promote the program’s benefits and rewards to customers.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to integrate the loyalty program into broader marketing campaigns.
- Meet loyalty partners on a quarterly basis to discuss progress of the program and further opportunities.
- Analyse customer data and behaviour to gain insights into preferences, spending patterns, and trends.
- Use data-driven insights to refine and personalize loyalty program offerings, enhancing customer experiences and to discuss the data with the loyalty partners.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators related to customer engagement and program effectiveness.
- Continuously evaluate the loyalty program’s performance and identify areas for enhancement.
Payments for Loyalty program
- Requests / retrieve rewards paid out per partner per month from cloud for the respective period.
- Prepares and verifies the Excel extracts of rewards paid out per partner on a monthly basis.
- Attends to any amendments required on the excel extracts of rewards.
- Forwards the final excel extracts per partner to the Finance department to generate invoice.
- Emails invoices to individual Loyalty Rewards Program partner.
- Follows up on payments of rewards.
- Follows up on payments on a monthly basis and attends to a recon of outstanding rewards payments.
- Contacts and emails clients for payments till funds have been received.
Digital Marketing Strategy Development and Execution
- Develops and implements comprehensive digital marketing strategies that promote the Bank’s products and services in line with Islamic principles.
- Manages the Bank’s online presence, including website content and social media channels, ensuring brand consistency.
- Leads campaigns to drive customer acquisition and engagement through digital platforms, including email marketing and social media advertising.
Content Creation and Management
- Oversees the creation and distribution of relevant and engaging content across digital channels, ensuring all materials reflect the values of Islamic banking.
- Collaborates with external content creators and graphic designers to develop visually appealing and informative materials.
Customer Engagement and Analytics
- Tracks and analyses customer interactions and campaign performance, utilizing data to refine marketing strategies and loyalty initiatives.
- Develops reports and insights on customer behaviour, preferences, and trends, providing recommendations to enhance digital marketing efforts.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Management
- Works closely with the product development, sales, and customer service teams to align marketing strategies with business objectives.
- Engages with external vendors, agencies, and technology partners to ensure the successful implementation of digital marketing and loyalty initiatives.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- BCom in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Additional certification in digital marketing tools and platforms is advantageous.
- Accounting or finance-related certification will be an added advantage.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in digital marketing, with a focus on customer engagement and loyalty programs.
- At least 2–3 years in a role managing digital marketing strategies, preferably within the financial services sector.
- Demonstrated experience in financial reconciliations, invoice management, and working with accounting processes.