Brand And Marketing Manager

Interwaste (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management firm in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Brand and Marketing Manager to develop integrated marketing strategies and oversee brand management. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and 5-7 years of marketing experience. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to sustainability initiatives and drive brand growth.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth and development

Commitment to sustainability and innovation

Supportive workplace

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive marketing experience, with success in developing integrated strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated marketing strategies.
• Manage marketing budget, provide monthly reports to executives.
• Plan and manage internal and external events.

Skills

Brand management

Integrated marketing strategies

Digital marketing

Project management

Copywriting

Event management

Education

Master's Degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

CorelDraw

Adobe Creative Suite

Google Analytics

Job description

Interwaste, a leader in waste management solutions across Southern Africa, is seeking a seasoned Brand and Marketing Manager to join our team at the Germiston branch.

With a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence, Interwaste is dedicated to creating a better future by transforming waste challenges into impactful opportunities.

Role Overview

The Brand and Marketing Manager develops and executes integrated marketing strategies that build brand awareness, protect reputation, and drive business growth for Interwaste, a leading waste management company and subsidiary of Séché Environnement, a global environmental solutions organisation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Brand Ownership & Strategic Brand Management: Take full ownership of the Interwaste brand in South Africa and other African countries, ensuring its integrity, consistency, and evolution across all platforms, formats, departments, and audiences. Act as the primary brand guardian, responsible for the ongoing audit and approval of visual and verbal brand assets. Provide brand onboarding, training, and reference materials to internal teams and vendors.
• Marketing Strategy, Campaign Development & Execution: Develop the annual marketing strategy and campaign calendar. Plan, create, and roll out integrated campaigns covering internal audiences, clients, compliance bodies, and the public. Ensure campaigns include content planning, audience segmentation, timelines, design assets, agency briefing, internal training, and KPIs.
• Design & In-House Creative Production: Personally design and produce marketing assets using platforms like CorelDraw or Adobe Creative Suite. Deliver layouts for brochures, event collateral, presentations, infographics, signage, social media assets, and more. Provide rapid design support to other departments, ensuring all outputs are professional and on-brand.
• Marketing Collateral & Branded Material: Develop and manage marketing collateral for sales, compliance, operations, and reporting. Create templates for tenders, proposals, presentations, and internal communications. Manage branded merchandise and promotional materials.
• Internal Communications & Employee Engagement: Lead internal communication strategies, creating messages and campaigns to inform and engage employees across all locations.
• Event Management & Brand Activation: Plan and manage internal and external events, including expos, roundtables, site visits, and campaigns.
• PR & Media Coordination: Work with external PR agency, providing briefs and approvals. Ensure media messaging aligns with brand and regulatory standards.
• Digital Marketing & Website Oversight: Manage digital strategy with agency partners, focusing on content, tone, visual style, and platform engagement.
• Sustainability & ESG Communications: Develop messaging supporting ESG performance, biodiversity, circular economy, and environmental compliance.
• Performance Reporting & Budgeting: Manage marketing budget, provide monthly reports to executives, and track ROI.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven expertise in brand management, corporate identity, and integrated marketing strategies.
• Strong understanding of internal communications, ESG principles, and sustainability reporting.
• Familiarity with media relations, crisis communication, and reputational risk management.
• Skilled in CorelDraw and Adobe Creative Suite for in-house design.
• Ability to design marketing collateral, templates, and branded materials independently.
• Excellent copywriting, content development, and event management skills.
• Proficient in digital marketing, SEO, email campaigns, and analytics.
• Strong project management and stakeholder presentation abilities.
• Analytical mindset with experience in performance tracking and ROI reporting.
• Financial acumen for budgets, procurement, and cost control.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Environmental Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive marketing experience, with success in developing integrated strategies.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CIM, Google Analytics, Adobe, HubSpot).

Who We Are

Interwaste is a wholly owned subsidiary of Séché Environnement, committed to sustainable environmental solutions across Southern Africa, leveraging technological innovation and operational excellence.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for growth and development.
• A commitment to sustainability and innovation.
• A supportive, safety-conscious, and inclusive workplace.

Apply now to be part of our mission!

If you're passionate about creating a thriving workplace and contributing to a sustainable future, submit your application via LinkedIn with your resume. Learn more about us at our website.

We are an equal opportunity employer and uphold a fair, inclusive environment. We reserve the right to not fill the position. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Previous applicants need not re-apply. We support employment equity principles.