Digital Marketing Apprentice - Mentorship, Training & Growth

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Mentorship

Diverse client projects

Exposure to strategies

Full-time potential

Competitive stipend

Collaborative culture

Networking opportunities

Skill development

Job summary

Placements24 in Johannesburg seeks a Digital Marketing Apprentice to join a dynamic team. You will gain hands-on experience across social campaigns, content creation, SEO, and analytics while collaborating with marketing and design teams.

The program offers mentorship, training, and exposure to client projects. This role blends on-site collaboration with remote flexibility, ideal for those starting their career in digital marketing.

Qualifications

• A strong passion for digital marketing and a desire to learn.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Basic understanding of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• A matric certificate or equivalent is required.
• Eligible to work in South Africa.
• Openness to learning new software and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of social media marketing campaigns across various platforms.
• Support the creation of engaging content, including blog posts, social media updates, and email newsletters.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Help manage and update website content using our client's CMS.
• Monitor and report on the performance of digital marketing campaigns using analytics tools.
• Collaborate with the design and content teams to ensure brand consistency.
• Assist with Search Engine Optimization (SEO) tasks, including keyword research and on-page optimization.
• Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions for new campaign ideas.
• Provide administrative support to the marketing department as needed.
• Learn and apply new digital marketing techniques and technologies.

Skills

Digital marketing passion

English communication

Social media basics

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Matric certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 in Johannesburg seeks a Digital Marketing Apprentice to join a dynamic team. You will gain hands-on experience across social campaigns, content creation, SEO, and analytics while collaborating with marketing and design teams.

The program offers mentorship, training, and exposure to client projects. This role blends on-site collaboration with remote flexibility, ideal for those starting their career in digital marketing.