Digital Marketing Apprentice

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 56,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship allowance

Flexible remote options

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is offering a Digital Marketing Apprenticeship for creative and tech‑savvy individuals to learn hands‑on across social media management, content creation, SEO basics, and email marketing.

You will join a dynamic marketing team, gain real‑world campaign experience, and build a portfolio, with flexible remote or hybrid work and an apprenticeship allowance.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with strong digital platforms understanding.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with computers and common software.
• Creative mindset and interest in digital marketing trends.
• Ability to work independently and remotely or in hybrid settings.
• Eagerness to learn new tools and techniques in digital marketing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing social media accounts, including content scheduling and community engagement.
• Support content creation for websites and social platforms.
• Learn and apply basic SEO principles to improve online visibility.
• Help execute email marketing campaigns and analyze performance.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends.
• Assist in tracking and reporting campaign performance metrics using analytics tools.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Digital platforms

Creativity

Education

Grade 12 certificate

Tools

Office applications

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for creative and tech-savvy individuals to join their Digital Marketing Apprenticeship program in Sandton . This role offers an exciting opportunity to learn and apply various digital marketing strategies, including social media management, content creation, SEO basics, and email marketing. You will work with a dynamic marketing team, contributing to online campaigns and gaining hands‑on experience in the ever‑evolving digital landscape. This apprenticeship is ideal for aspiring marketers eager to develop practical skills and build a career in digital communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing social media accounts, including content scheduling and community engagement.
• Support the creation of engaging written and visual content for websites and social platforms.
• Learn and apply basic Search Engine Optimization (SEO) principles to improve online visibility.
• Help execute email marketing campaigns and analyze their performance.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends.
• Assist in tracking and reporting on campaign performance metrics using analytics tools.

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate with a strong understanding of digital platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in using computers and common software applications.
• A creative mindset and an interest in digital marketing trends.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote or hybrid setting.
• Eagerness to learn new tools and techniques in digital marketing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training in various digital marketing disciplines.
• Apprenticeship allowance.
• Exposure to real-world marketing campaigns and strategies.
• Opportunity to build a strong portfolio of digital marketing work.
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote options.