Digital Marketing Assistant

Stafflink Recruitment Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Johannesburg is looking for a Digital Marketing Assistant to support digital marketing initiatives including website, email, and social media. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Marketing or a related field and 1–3 years of experience in digital marketing roles, focusing on eCommerce platforms, SEO, and digital tools like Adobe Analytics and Mailchimp. Strong communication skills and the ability to multitask are essential.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in digital marketing.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of digital marketing initiatives.
• Assist in planning and executing digital marketing campaigns.
• Monitor and report on digital campaign performance.

Skills

eCommerce platforms experience

SEO knowledge

Email marketing

Graphic design skills

Digital marketing tools familiarity

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field

Matric / Grade 12

Tools

Adobe Magento

WordPress

Mailchimp

Adobe Analytics

Google Analytics

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

SUMMARY

Johannesburg

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Matric / Grade 12

• 1–3 years expected
• Bachelors degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with eCommerce platforms (e.g., Adobe Magento, WordPress).
• Good understanding of SEO, email marketing, and content creation.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital marketing tools.
• Knowledge of email marketing tools (Mailchimp, or Campaign Monitor)
• Experience with digital analytics tools like (Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics)
• Strong graphic design skills (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Video editing skills would be a bonus.
• Previous work experience in a digital marketing role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides support in the planning and execution of digital marketing initiatives, ensuring consistent website, email, and social media presence.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Marketing Manager with the marketing plan.
• Assist in planning and executing digital marketing campaigns across website, email, social media.
• Maintain and update the company corporate and e-comm websites using CMS tools.
• Conduct keyword research and assist with SEO optimization efforts.
• Assist in the creation, scheduling, and publishing of content across social media platforms.
• Support email marketing campaigns, including list management, content creation, and performance tracking.
• Monitor and report on digital campaign performance using tools like Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics, LinkedIn Analytics and others.
• Collaborate with suppliers, and internal stakeholders, to develop engaging marketing materials for various marketing channels.
• Stay up to date with digital marketing trends and suggest new strategies to improve performance.