2027 Graduate: Marketing - GIP (Gauteng)

Growthpoint Properties Limited; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Growthpoint Properties Limited is launching a 2027 Graduate Programme in Marketing. This 12-month journey offers real responsibilities across South Africa’s leading property portfolio, with exposure to diverse teams and learnership opportunities. You will apply academic knowledge and collaborate on long‑term projects to drive innovation and value.

You will gain practical experience, strategic insight, and a professional network, preparing you for a thriving career in property and marketing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business/Communications required.
• Graduate programme designed for 2027 intake.
• Strong analytical and communication skills required.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and functions.

Responsibilities

• Solve real problems: apply analytical mindset to improve service delivery.
• Communicate with impact: craft reports, briefs, and presentations.
• Support strategic implementation: monitor progress and review action plans.
• Deliver insightful business reports tailored to audiences.
• Build meaningful relationships with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Analytical mind

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing Management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Corporate Communications

Bachelor's degree in Strategic Communications

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

2026/10/15

Reference Number

GRD19

Description

Job Title:

Growthpoint Graduate – Marketing: GIP

Ready to shape the future of real estate, sustainability, and innovation?

We’re looking for curious minds and ambitious graduates to join our Graduate Programme for 2027. It’s a journey designed to ignite your potential and empower you to make a lasting impact.

As South Africa’s largest JSE-listed Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), Growthpoint owns and manages a diversified portfolio of 453 high-quality commercial, retail, and industrial properties across South Africa, rest of Africa, Australia, and Eastern Europe. We create space to thrive through sustainable, inclusive, and forward-thinking property solutions. Our focus goes beyond buildings, we shape environments where people and businesses grow.

As a Growthpoint Graduate, you will:

• Apply your academic knowledge in real-world settings.
• Collaborate with industry leaders on long-term projects.
• Explore diverse property sectors and business functions.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Build a strong professional network across the country.

By the end of the programme, you will be equipped with practical experience, strategic insight, and the confidence to shape your future in the property industry.

Role Location

What to Expect

• A 12-month experience that offers real responsibilities, impactful projects, and continuous learning across South Africa’s leading property portfolio.
• Valuable exposure to different teams, environments, and operations in off-site locations. These experiences, when they arise, are a great way to broaden your perspective and deepen your understanding of the property industry.
• As part of the journey, you will attend a role specific learnership to accelerate your development.

Reporting Manager

Throughout your journey, you will be supported by a Senior Manager who will provide direction, feedback and mentorship to help you grow, learn and thrive in your role.

What You Will be Empowered to Do

As a Growthpoint Graduate, you’ll be actively involved from day one. Your role is designed to challenge, inspire and equip you for a thriving career in the property industry.

• Solve real problems: Apply your analytical mindset to improve service delivery and drive continuous innovation across our business.
• Communicate with impact: Craft reports, briefings, articles, and presentations that influence and inspire.
• Support strategic implementation: Help bring sector‑specific recommendations to life by monitoring progress and reviewing action plans.
• Deliver insightful business reports: Tailor your communication to different audiences, ensuring clarity, relevance and measurable outcomes.
• Build meaningful relationships: Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, project groups and key stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Be a proactive contributor: Engage fully in meetings, events and team activities, bringing energy, ideas and initiative.
• Own your development: Take charge of your personal and professional growth, with support from mentors and peers.
• Think big picture: Contribute to broader business planning and strategic conversations that shape our future.
• Live our values: Embody Growthpoint’s commitment to excellence, integrity, and sustainability in everything you do.

Requirements

Who Should Apply

This programme is designed for curious minds and ambitious graduates ready to learn, grow, and make their mark. All you need is passion, potential, and the drive to thrive. We will help you build the rest.

We welcome graduates with a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing Management, Business Administration, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, or a related field is required. Candidates with exposure to finance, investments, property, economics, or business analytics will have an advantage.

Competencies and Skills

• A sharp analytical mind paired with strong interpersonal skills.
• The ability to stay calm and focus under pressure, even when things get fast‑paced.
• Confidence with digital tools, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• A deadline‑driven mindset so you are able to manage your time and priorities.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

Personal Attributes We Value

• Self‑starters with initiative, independence, and a hunger to learn.
• Passionate about making a difference and committed to adding value.
• Trustworthy and discreet, especially when handling sensitive or confidential matters.
• Flexible with time, and willing to occasionally work after hours or weekends when required.
• Collaborative team players who thrive in diverse, dynamic environments
• Resilient, open‑minded and ready to embrace challenge, feedback, and change.
• Adaptable multitaskers who can juggle priorities without losing focus.