Campus Community & Marketing Coordinator

campuskey; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

CampusKey is seeking a Community & Marketing Coordinator to energise campus life in Potchefstroom. You will create connections, manage events, and develop content to keep students engaged and part of the CampusKey family.

You will lead social media efforts, coordinate mentoring, and collaborate with local brands. Strong communication in English and Afrikaans, plus a valid driver’s licence, are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant 3-year degree in Marketing, Communications or similar.
• Experience in social media & events.
• Strong communication skills (English + Afrikaans; 3rd language a bonus).
• Valid driver’s licence + own car.
• Excellent organisational & multitasking ability.
• Confident using Word, Excel, Canva, and basic design tools.
• Passion for youth culture, community building & CampusKey brand.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run social, wellness, sport, kindness & workshop events.
• Lead and support mentors.
• Build strong student relationships through touchpoints & wellbeing initiatives.
• Deliver Freshers & Kickstart Week.
• Support Living & Learning & the 'Go Change the World' programmes.
• Manage collaborations with local brands.
• Keep social spaces tidy, vibey, and on-brand.
• Run campus-level Instagram & TikTok (content, posting, engagement).
• Capture photo/video content and support central campaigns.
• Manage posters, activations, billboards & local visibility.
• Ensure campus website info is up to date.
• Support digital marketing with insights & small content pieces.
• Drive viewings, allocations, and rebookings towards 100% occupancy.
• Manage daily student comms across WhatsApp, email & DMs.
• Handle crisis communication with support from Central Team.
• Maintain proactive, on-brand communication.

Skills

Social media

Events management

Communication

Driver's license

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Canva

Design tools

Education

Relevant 3-year degree (Marketing, Communications, or similar)

Tools

Word

Excel

Canva

Job description

CampusKey is seeking a Community & Marketing Coordinator to energise campus life in Potchefstroom. You will create connections, manage events, and develop content to keep students engaged and part of the CampusKey family.

You will lead social media efforts, coordinate mentoring, and collaborate with local brands. Strong communication in English and Afrikaans, plus a valid driver’s licence, are essential.