Digital Marketing Coordinator

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Mentorship and training

Career advancement opportunities

Full-time position

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Digital Marketing Coordinator in Bloemfontein to support day-to-day marketing initiatives. The role offers hands-on experience across channels, from social media to content and email campaigns, with an emphasis on learning and collaboration.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, possess strong communication skills, and thrive in a team-focused environment within the Free State. This full-time position provides mentorship and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or related field.
• 1–3 years in marketing or digital marketing support.
• Familiarity with major social platforms and basic SEO/SEM principles.
• Proficiency in MS Office and quick to learn new software.
• Strong organizational and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and execution of digital marketing campaigns across email, social media, and content marketing.
• Manage and update social media profiles, schedule posts, and engage with the online community.
• Support creation and distribution of marketing collateral, including blog posts, newsletters, and website content.
• Help monitor and analyze website traffic and campaign performance using Google Analytics.
• Coordinate with external agencies and vendors for marketing projects.
• Provide administrative support to the marketing team, including scheduling meetings and maintaining databases.

Skills

Social media management

Campaign execution

Google Analytics

SEO basics

Content marketing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Tools

WordPress

CMS basics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and organized Digital Marketing Coordinator to support their marketing initiatives in Bloemfontein. This entry to mid-level role is perfect for a budding marketer eager to gain hands‑on experience across a variety of digital channels. You will assist in the execution of marketing campaigns, manage social media content, support website updates, and contribute to reporting efforts. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, a quick learner, and possesses strong communication skills, ready to contribute to a collaborative marketing team in the heart of the Free State province.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of digital marketing campaigns across email, social media, and content marketing.
• Manage and update social media profiles, scheduling posts and engaging with the online community.
• Support the creation and distribution of marketing collateral, including blog posts, newsletters, and website content.
• Help monitor and analyze website traffic and campaign performance using tools like Google Analytics.
• Coordinate with external agencies and vendors as needed for marketing projects.
• Provide administrative support to the marketing team, including scheduling meetings and maintaining marketing databases.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in a marketing or digital marketing support role.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and basic understanding of SEO/SEM principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable learning new software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary and opportunities for career advancement.
• Full-time position with comprehensive benefits package.
• Health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Mentorship and training from experienced marketing professionals.
• A welcoming and supportive work environment in Bloemfontein .