Digital Marketing Apprentice: Hybrid, Paid & Mentored

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 78,000 - 112,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid apprenticeship

Mentorship from professionals

Hybrid work model

Office in Durban

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Digital Marketing Apprentice to join a fast-growing digital marketing agency. The role blends remote work flexibility with in-office collaboration to learn SEO, SEM, social media management, content creation, and email marketing under experienced mentors.

You will gain hands-on experience across client campaigns, with opportunities for skill development and long-term career growth in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate or equivalent required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in SEO, SEM and social media management.
• Willing to commute to the Durban office.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing digital marketing campaigns across multiple channels.
• Support SEO efforts with keyword research and on-page optimization.
• Help manage social media accounts and content calendars.
• Create engaging content for blogs, social posts, and newsletters.
• Track campaign performance using analytics tools.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis.
• Participate in A/B testing for campaign optimization.
• Join team meetings virtually and in person.
• Support the marketing team with administrative tasks.

Skills

Digital marketing basics

Content creation

SEO basics

Team player

Education

Matriculation certificate

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Ads

Job description

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Digital Marketing Apprentice to join a fast-growing digital marketing agency. The role blends remote work flexibility with in-office collaboration to learn SEO, SEM, social media management, content creation, and email marketing under experienced mentors.

You will gain hands-on experience across client campaigns, with opportunities for skill development and long-term career growth in a dynamic team environment.