Digital Marketing Assistant

Terra Nova; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance-based incentives

Opportunities for Career Growth and Development

Travel perks and discounts

Dynamic and supportive work environment

Job summary

A dynamic travel company is looking for a Digital Marketing Assistant to manage social media content, assist in content creation, and support website maintenance. Candidates should have 1-2 years of experience in digital marketing, strong organizational skills, and a passion for travel. This role offers competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and travel perks.

Qualifications

• 1 – 2 years of experience in a digital marketing or content creation role.
• A clear understanding of the use of Social Media platforms in Business Marketing.
• Excellent written English and good attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and willing to learn.
• A strong enthusiasm for Travel, Tourism, and Destination Marketing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and posting content for social media.
• Write content for newsletters and destination guides.
• Update and maintain the company website content.
• Support daily workflows using digital tools.

Skills

Social Media Management

Content Creation

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Proactive Learning

Tools

WordPress

Meta Business Suite

Canva

Trello

Mailchimp

Microsoft Office

Job description

As the Digital Marketing Assistant, you will report directly to the Digital Marketing Manager, with responsibilities that include, but are not limited to:

Social Media Management

• Assist with planning, scheduling, and posting content across Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn for all Terra Nova destinations
• Monitor engagement and assist with Community Management, ideas, etc.

Content Creation & Coordination

• Write and compile content for Newsletters, Destination Guides, Social Media captions, and other collateral materials
• Source and curate content from suppliers and internal teams
• Ensure consistent tone and style across platforms

Design & Branding Support

• Update and maintain Company templates (presentations, manuals/guides)
• Assist with basic design work using Canva

Website Maintenance

• Assist with updating and managing Website content (WordPress) across Southern Africa, Namibia, and Botswana sites
• Ensure Agent Portals are kept up to date

Digital Tools & Admin Support

• Use platforms like Trello and Microsoft Suite to support daily workflows
• Help manage Mailchimp campaigns and email databases
• Handle small internal tasks such as updating email signature banners, capturing internal event photos, etc.

Requirements

• 1 – 2 years of experience in a digital marketing or content creation role.
• A clear understanding of the use of Social Media platforms in Business Marketing, particularly for B2B Marketing
• Excellent written English and good attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills and ability to multitask
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and willing to learn
• A strong enthusiasm for Travel, Tourism, and Destination Marketing.

Experience with the following tools/platforms

• WordPress
• Meta Business Suite
• Canva
• Trello
• Mailchimp
• Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Word)

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for Career Growth and Development.
• Travel perks and discounts.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.

How to Apply

Please send your application detailing your relevant experience along with your earliest Start Date and Salary Expectations to [e-mail].

Why Join Terra Nova Tours

• Be part of a dynamic team in a fast-growing company
• Room to grow – we support your professional development
• Bonus scheme, travel perks and the chance to explore beautiful destinations
• Creative freedom – bring your ideas to life
• Real impact – shape the brand and help people create memories that last a lifetime

At Terra Nova Tours, we blend the best of both worlds: the professionalism and systems of a corporate, with the heart and flexibility of a close-knit team. We operate with a flat company structure, which means fewer layers, open communication, and faster decision-making. If you have a great idea, you won’t need to climb a corporate ladder to be heard — we encourage everyone to speak up, take the initiative, and make real impact.

While we have the tools, technology, and processes that rival those of large organisations, we’re proudly small enough to truly care — about our team, their wellbeing, and their individual growth. We believe every person brings something valuable to the table, and we’re committed to helping each team member learn, evolve, and thrive in their own career journey.

You won’t be a number here. You’ll be part of something meaningful, where your voice matters and your contribution counts — every single day.

Come build something special with us!