JOB TITLE: Marketing Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Marketing
REPORTING TO: Marketing Manager
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The Marketing Assistant is a support role within the marketing team, helping drive ideas into action across the portfolio. This hands-on, fast-paced role is perfect for a young, dynamic self-starter who thrives on bringing campaigns to life. They will be instrumental in executing timelines, managing influencer content, coordinating magazine ad placements, and stepping in to assist the Marketing Manager wherever needed.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Campaign & Programme Coordination:
Assist with planning and execution of brand initiatives.
Liaise with creative teams to ensure on-time delivery of assets like graphics, videos, and influencer content.
Help coordinate paid ads and social media content by working with relevant platform partners.
- Influencer & Brand Collaborations
Support on the success of influencer relationships across all brands: contracts, communications, content planning, and delivery.
- Magazine Advertising Support
Coordinate magazine ad placements.
Ensure content aligns with brand voice and campaign objectives.
- Content Creation & Studio Support
Support the development of digital content (newsletters, blogs, social media, WhatsApp groups
Help manage studio shoots, video production, and prop coordination.
- Customer Interaction & Social Media Management
Monitor and respond to customer engagement across social platforms, ensuring consistent tone and care
- Team & Event Support
Provide general administrative assistance to the Marketing Manager and broader team.
Help coordinate internal business event, year-end celebrations, and other team-building initiatives
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
- Matric required; diploma or degree in Marketing or related field is advantageous
- Minimum of 3 years experience in a marketing or brand support role, especially involving project timelines and coordination
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Demonstrated proficiency in digital tools and social media platforms.
SKILLS
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Clear and adaptive communication style, both written and verbal
- Ability to multitask and juggle priorities with professionalism
- Natural relationship builder with a responsive, proactive mindset
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
- Socially savvy and tuned into current content trends
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Self-motivated with a proactive mindset
- Confident and articulate
- Takes initiative and ownership
- Resilient and composed under pressure
- Committed to growth and continuous learning
- Embraces challenges
- Deadline-driven with a strong sense of accountability
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 2025/08/15