Marketing Assistant

Placements24; The Islands (MS); On-site; USD 5,100 - 7,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a client in Paarl to hire a motivated Marketing Assistant for a part-time role. You will support the marketing team with administrative tasks, campaign execution, social media management, and content creation, working closely with the marketing manager.

This role offers hands-on experience across marketing functions in a dynamic environment and provides a flexible schedule to balance studies or other commitments while developing essential skills for a career in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework in marketing preferred.
• Prior administrative or marketing support experience is a plus.
• Fundamental understanding of marketing concepts and social channels.
• Strong organization and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the marketing team, including scheduling meetings and managing correspondence.
• Assist in development and execution of marketing campaigns across channels.
• Help manage social media accounts by scheduling posts and engaging with followers.
• Support content creation through researching topics, proofreading, and basic data entry.
• Maintain marketing databases and help prepare reports and presentations.
• Coordinate with external vendors and partners as needed for marketing initiatives.

Skills

Administrative support

Social media management

Content creation

Campaign coordination

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Some college coursework in marketing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Docs

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and organized Marketing Assistant to support their marketing department in Paarl . This part-time role is ideal for an individual eager to gain hands-on experience in various marketing functions. You will assist with administrative tasks, campaign support, social media management, and content creation, working closely with the marketing manager and team members. This position offers a valuable opportunity to learn and grow within a dynamic marketing environment, contributing to the execution of impactful marketing strategies, and developing essential skills for a career in marketing.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the marketing team, including scheduling meetings and managing correspondence.
• Assist in the development and execution of marketing campaigns across various channels.
• Help manage social media accounts by scheduling posts and engaging with followers.
• Support content creation efforts by researching topics, proofreading materials, and basic data entry.
• Maintain marketing databases and assist with the preparation of reports and presentations.
• Coordinate with external vendors and partners as needed for marketing initiatives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework in marketing or a related field is preferred.
• Previous experience in an administrative or marketing support role is a plus.
• Basic understanding of marketing principles and social media platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage reflective of the part-time role.
• Valuable hands-on experience in a professional marketing setting.
• Flexible part-time schedule that can accommodate studies or other commitments.
• Opportunity for professional development and skill-building.
• A supportive and friendly work environment in Paarl .