Marketing Associate jobs in South Africa

Role Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Junior Marketing Executive to join our dynamic marketing team. This role is ideal for a creative individual eager to contribute to marketing campaigns, learn new skills, and grow their career in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will support various marketing activities, from content creation to event coordination, while gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of marketing campaigns across digital, print, and event channels.
• Support event planning, promotional activities, and development of marketing materials.
• Develop engaging content for social media, emails, brochures, and other platforms.
• Edit and proofread marketing copy to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with brand guidelines.
• Conduct basic market research to identify industry trends, competitors, and customer insights.
• Compile and analyze data to support marketing strategies and campaigns.
• Assist in managing social media accounts, email marketing campaigns, and website updates.
• Gain familiarity with SEO, SEM, and analytics tools to optimize digital marketing efforts.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors for seamless execution of marketing tasks.
• Prepare reports and presentations to update stakeholders on campaign performance.

Required Skills and Competencies

Core Skills:

• Basic understanding of marketing principles and campaign execution.
• Content creation skills for social media, emails, and print materials.
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools and platforms, including SEO and analytics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Technical Skills:

• Basic proficiency in graphic design tools like Canva or Adobe Photoshop is a plus.
• Exposure to CRM platforms such as MyAlice and marketing tools like Mailchimp or Google Analytics.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Interpersonal Skills:

• Creativity to bring fresh ideas to marketing initiatives.
• Team collaboration skills to support colleagues and achieve shared objectives.
• Adaptability to learn new tools and approaches in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in a marketing role is preferred (internship experience counts).
• Familiarity with social media platforms and current marketing trends.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Arabic is a significant advantage.