Community and Marketing Coordinator

CampusKey Student Living; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A student housing company in Stellenbosch is seeking a Community & Marketing Coordinator who will foster campus life and build strong relationships among students. The ideal candidate is energetic, creative, and has a degree in marketing or communications. You will manage events, engage with students via social media, and ensure effective communication across various platforms. This role requires strong organizational skills and a passion for community building.

Qualifications

• Degree in marketing or communications required.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans; knowledge of a third language is a bonus.
• Valid driver's license and access to a car are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run various campus events.
• Manage campus-level social media accounts.
• Handle daily communication with students.

Skills

Strong communication skills (English + Afrikaans)

Experience in social media & events

Excellent organisational & multitasking ability

Customer-focused

Creative and resourceful

Education

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

Tools

Word

Excel

Canva

Basic design tools

Job description

Job Description

Some people just have it — the energy, the spark, the ability to turn strangers into friends. If you’re the social butterfly, the connector, the storyteller, the “let’s make it happen” person in your group… you’ll fit right in.

As a Community & Marketing Coordinator

You create the heartbeat of campus life. You bring people together, build relationships, manage events, create content, and make sure every student feels part of the CampusKey family. You’re organised, creative, calm under pressure, and unshakeably student-at-heart.

Requirements

• Relevant 3-year degree (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 & the CampusKey brand

Who You Are

• Customer-focused and people-obsessed
• Energetic, positive, enthusiastic
• A natural connector and motivator
• Creative, resourceful & city-savvy (you know what’s trending)
• A do’er — you get things done
• A collaborator who works well across teams

What You’ll Do

Community

• 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 & “Go Change the World” programmes
• Manage collaborations with local brands
• Keep social spaces tidy, vibey, and on-brand

Marketing

• 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

Communication

• Manage daily student comms across WhatsApp, email & DMs
• Handle crisis communication with support from Central Team
• Maintain proactive, on-brand communication

Are you in?

Send us your resume + a short cover letter telling us why you’re made for this role.