Content Lead

Octane Marketing; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 334,800 - 502,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Opportunity for meaningful work

Collaborative agency environment

Supportive team culture

Job summary

A creative marketing agency in Cape Town is seeking a Content Lead to support the planning and delivery of content across digital initiatives. This role involves coordinating content planning, facilitating collaboration, and ensuring brand consistency. Ideal candidates will have experience in content creation and marketing, along with strong organizational and communication skills. Familiarity with tools like Jira and Canva is advantageous. The agency promotes a supportive and innovative team culture, offering competitive remuneration aligned to experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in content creation or social media in a fast-paced environment.
• Good working understanding of digital marketing formats and platform best practices.
• Strong organisational, communication, and briefing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly and quarterly content planning.
• Support campaign planning discussions and content roll-outs.
• Facilitate content planning and alignment sessions.
• Prepare creative briefs and manage workflows.
• Review content and designs for quality and brand consistency.
• Collaborate with copywriters, designers, and strategists.
• Monitor content performance for insights and improvements.
• Keep internal teams aligned on timelines and priorities.

Skills

Content creation

Digital marketing understanding

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Project management

Use of Jira or similar tools

Education

Relevant qualification in marketing or communications

Tools

Jira

Canva

Adobe Suite

Job description

Octane Marketing is looking for a Content Lead to support the planning, coordination, and delivery of content across our digital and brand initiatives. This role suits someone who enjoys bringing structure to creative work, collaborating closely with a creative team, and helping ensure content is consistent, well-planned, and aligned to campaign objectives.

What you’ll be involved in

• Coordinating monthly and quarterly content planning to support campaigns and key marketing moments
• Supporting campaign planning discussions and helping translate ideas into structured content roll-outs
• Facilitating regular content planning and alignment sessions with internal teams
• Preparing clear and detailed creative briefs and supporting workflow management using project tools
• Reviewing content and designs to help ensure quality, accuracy, and brand consistency
• Collaborating with copywriters, designers, and strategists to align messaging, visuals, and intent
• Supporting the coordination of content across digital channels to ensure a cohesive brand experience
• Monitoring content performance and contributing to insights and improvement opportunities
• Helping keep internal teams aligned on timelines, priorities, and deliverables

What we’re looking for

• Experience in content creation, content planning, or social media within a fast-moving environment
• A good working understanding of digital marketing formats and platform best practices
• Strong organisational, communication, and briefing skills
• A good eye for detail and an understanding of brand consistency and quality standards
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a collaborative environment
• A team-oriented, solutions-focused approach to work
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Canva, or Adobe Suite is advantageous
• A relevant qualification or equivalent practical experience in marketing, communications, or a related field will be beneficial.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration aligned to experience
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful brand and content work
• Exposure to a collaborative, creative agency environment
• A supportive team culture focused on learning and continuous improvement

Why Octane Marketing?

Octane Marketing is a growing agency within an entrepreneurial group of companies. We’re values-driven and believe great work happens when people are supported, trusted, and given room to grow.