Creative Brand Manager

Pro Talent; Umdloti / eMdloti; Presencial; ZAR 360.000 - 480.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pro Talent in Umdloti is seeking a Creative Brand Manager to lead social media growth, brand storytelling, and content creation for an exciting local brand. You will craft engaging campaigns, manage content across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn, and capture compelling visuals.

You’ll coordinate events and activations, collaborate with branches and suppliers, and ensure a cohesive brand experience while staying ahead of trends in a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• Qualification in Marketing, Communications, Digital Marketing, or a related field.
• At least 3 years' experience in social media management and digital marketing.
• Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, or comparable creative tools.
• Strong photography and videography skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• A strong understanding of social media trends and consumer behaviour.
• Valid driver's licence would be advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement engaging social media strategies.
• Create and manage content across platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and emerging channels.
• Capture and edit high-quality photos and videos for campaigns.
• Build brand awareness and grow online engagement.
• Stay ahead of social media trends, platform updates, and digital marketing innovations.
• Monitor campaign performance and use insights to improve results.
• Plan and execute marketing campaigns from concept through to delivery.
• Support product launches, promotions, and brand initiatives.
• Coordinate events and brand activations.
• Identify new and innovative ways to engage customers and grow brand reach.
• Work closely with suppliers, branches, and management teams to deliver successful campaigns.
• Ensure a consistent brand experience across all marketing activities and materials.
• Write compelling content for social media, promotions, advertising, and other marketing channels.
• Design eye-catching visuals using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools.
• Create engaging videos, reels, and behind-the-scenes content.
• Develop authentic brand stories that resonate with audiences and strengthen customer connections.

Conocimientos

Social media management

Digital marketing

Content creation

Photography

Videography

Communication

Project management

Educación

Marketing/Communications degree

Herramientas

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

CapCut

CapCut AI

Descripción del empleo

Creative Brand Manager, Umdloti

Bring ideas to life. Build brands. Create content that makes an impact.

Our client is looking for a creative, trend-savvy marketing professional who loves storytelling, content creation, and building meaningful connections with audiences.

If you're the type of person who spots the next big trend before everyone else, enjoys creating engaging content, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days look the same, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

This is a hands-on role that combines digital marketing, social media, content creation, brand building, events, and special projects. You'll have the freedom to bring fresh ideas to the table and play a key role in growing an exciting brand.

What You'll Do

Social Media & Brand Growth

• Develop and implement engaging social media strategies.
• Create and manage content across platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and emerging channels.
• Capture and edit high-quality photos and videos for campaigns.
• Build brand awareness and grow online engagement.
• Stay ahead of social media trends, platform updates, and digital marketing innovations.
• Monitor campaign performance and use insights to improve results.

Marketing Campaigns & Special Projects

• Plan and execute marketing campaigns from concept through to delivery.
• Support product launches, promotions, and brand initiatives.
• Coordinate events and brand activations.
• Identify new and innovative ways to engage customers and grow brand reach.
• Work closely with suppliers, branches, and management teams to deliver successful campaigns.
• Ensure a consistent brand experience across all marketing activities and materials.

Content Creation & Storytelling

• Write compelling content for social media, promotions, advertising, and other marketing channels.
• Design eye-catching visuals using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools.
• Create engaging videos, reels, and behind-the-scenes content.
• Develop authentic brand stories that resonate with audiences and strengthen customer connections.

Who We're Looking For

You'll be a great fit if you are:

• Creative, innovative, and full of fresh ideas.
• Passionate about branding, content creation, and digital marketing.
• Naturally curious about trends, technology, and emerging platforms.
• Confident creating content both behind the camera and behind the scenes.
• Self-motivated, energetic, and proactive.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable working independently while also collaborating with a wider team.
• An excellent communicator with a professional approach.
• Adaptable, eager to learn, and excited by new challenges.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualification in Marketing, Communications, Digital Marketing, or a related field.
• At least 3 years' experience in social media management and digital marketing
• Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, or comparable creative tools.
• Strong photography and videography skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• A strong understanding of social media trends and consumer behaviour.
• Valid driver's licence would be advantageous.

Advantageous Skills

Experience with any of the following will be highly beneficial:

• Meta Business Suite
• Google Analytics
• Paid social media advertising, including Meta Ads
• AI-powered marketing tools such as ChatGPT, Canva AI, and CapCut AI
• Event planning and brand activations
• SEO and website content management

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing business that values creativity, innovation, and fresh thinking.

You’ll enjoy:

• A varied and dynamic role where every day is different.
• Opportunities to contribute ideas and see them come to life.
• Exposure to a wide range of marketing activities, from digital campaigns to events and activations.
• A collaborative environment that encourages growth and development.
• The chance to help shape the future of an exciting brand.