Digital Marketing Coordinator - E-commerce & Social Media

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West is seeking a Digital Marketing Coordinator to support e-commerce and social media initiatives. You will create content, manage social channels, assist with email campaigns, and help update product listings on our ecommerce platform.

Ideal candidate is creative, detail‑oriented, and eager to learn with foundational knowledge of digital marketing. This role offers hands-on experience and growth in a dynamic marketing team within Mahikeng.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in digital marketing, social media, or e-commerce support.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn).
• Basic content creation skills (writing, basic graphic design using Canva).
• Understanding of email marketing principles is a plus.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team in Mahikeng, North West.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new digital marketing tools and strategies.
• Basic understanding of SEO concepts is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing digital marketing campaigns across social media, email, and other online channels.
• Create and schedule engaging content for social media platforms, including posts, stories, and basic graphics.
• Monitor social media channels, respond to comments and messages, and foster community engagement.
• Support the management of email marketing campaigns, including list segmentation and content deployment.
• Assist with website content updates and product merchandising on the e-commerce platform.
• Track and report on key digital marketing metrics (e.g., social media engagement, website traffic, email open rates).
• Conduct research on industry trends, competitor activities, and target audience preferences.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure brand consistency across all digital touchpoints.
• Provide administrative support to the marketing department as needed.
• Help in organizing and executing online promotional activities and contests.

Skills

Content creation

Social media management

Email marketing

Website updates

Graphic design (Canva)

SEO concepts

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Analytics & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Marketing/Communications/Digital Media

Tools

Canva

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and adaptable Digital Marketing Coordinator to support their e-commerce and social media initiatives in Mahikeng, North West. This role is perfect for someone looking to kick‑start or further their career in digital marketing, with a focus on enhancing online brand presence and driving sales through effective digital campaigns. You will be involved in content creation, social media management, email marketing, and assisting with website updates. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker, detail-oriented, and possesses a foundational understanding of digital marketing principles. This is a great opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a dynamic field within the Mahikeng, North West region.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of digital marketing campaigns across social media, email, and other online channels.
• Create and schedule engaging content for social media platforms, including posts, stories, and basic graphics.
• Monitor social media channels, respond to comments and messages, and foster community engagement.
• Support the management of email marketing campaigns, including list segmentation and content deployment.
• Assist with website content updates and product merchandising on the e-commerce platform.
• Track and report on key digital marketing metrics (e.g., social media engagement, website traffic, email open rates).
• Conduct research on industry trends, competitor activities, and target audience preferences.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure brand consistency across all digital touchpoints.
• Provide administrative support to the marketing department as needed.
• Help in organizing and executing online promotional activities and contests.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in digital marketing, social media, or e-commerce support.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn) and their functionalities.
• Basic content creation skills (writing, basic graphic design using tools like Canva).
• Understanding of email marketing principles is a plus.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment in Mahikeng, North West.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new digital marketing tools and strategies.
• Basic understanding of SEO concepts is an advantage.