Digital Marketing Assistant

Placements24; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hands-on experience

Performance reviews

Team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Digital Marketing Assistant to support the e-commerce marketing team in Soweto. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience across online channels, including social media, email newsletters, and campaign tracking.

You will work on site and collaborate with experienced professionals to learn and grow in a dynamic e-commerce environment. You will assist with creating content, supporting campaigns, and gathering data for performance reports while developing a solid

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of digital marketing concepts including social media, SEO and email marketing.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using office productivity software.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and scheduling of content for social media platforms and email newsletters.
• Support the execution of digital marketing campaigns, including paid advertising and SEO initiatives.
• Monitor social media channels and assist with community engagement tasks.
• Help gather and organize data for marketing performance reports.
• Conduct basic market and competitor research to support marketing strategy.
• Provide administrative support to the digital marketing team as needed.

Skills

Digital marketing concepts

Social media platforms

Organizational skills

Office productivity software

Eagerness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and organized Digital Marketing Assistant to support their e-commerce marketing team in Soweto . This role is an excellent entry point for individuals passionate about digital marketing, providing hands-on experience across various online channels. You will assist in executing marketing campaigns, managing social media content, and tracking campaign performance. This position offers a valuable opportunity to learn and grow within the dynamic e-commerce sector, working closely with experienced professionals in an on-site capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and scheduling of content for social media platforms and email newsletters.
• Support the execution of digital marketing campaigns, including paid advertising and SEO initiatives.
• Monitor social media channels and assist with community engagement tasks.
• Help gather and organize data for marketing performance reports.
• Conduct basic market and competitor research to support marketing strategy.
• Provide administrative support to the digital marketing team as needed.

Requirements

• A degree or relevant qualification in Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Basic understanding of digital marketing concepts, including social media, SEO, and email marketing.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using office productivity software.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced e-commerce environment based in Soweto .

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary and opportunities for performance reviews.
• Valuable hands-on experience in digital marketing and e-commerce.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced marketing professionals.
• Opportunity to contribute to exciting online campaigns.
• A supportive team environment focused on professional development.