Digital Marketing Executive

Kontak Recruitment; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Digital Marketing Executive to lead and grow the online presence of multiple brands. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of digital marketing experience, especially in the UK market. Responsibilities include managing campaigns, content creation, and performance analysis. This remote role offers a competitive salary of R35,000 – R65,000 per month based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ experience in digital marketing with proven results.
• Strong exposure to the UK market with proven results.
• Track record of paid and organic campaign success.
• Hands-on experience with SEO, PPC, and email marketing.
• Excellent content creation and copywriting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement multi-channel digital strategies.
• Manage campaigns across social media, SEO, PPC, and content marketing.
• Oversee paid advertising with a focus on ROI.
• Create engaging social media and website content.
• Track and report on campaign performance; optimize based on data.

Skills

Digital marketing experience

SEO

PPC

Social media management

Content creation

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Branding and design

Education

Degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Analytics tools

Job description

Digital Marketing Executive – Remote (South Africa).

We are seeking an Experienced Digital Marketing Executive with strong knowledge of the UK market to lead, manage, and grow the online presence of multiple brands within the group.

This is a hands-on role where you will take ownership of paid and organic growth strategies, content creation, and brand consistency across channels. Success will be measured by tangible outcomes: increased reach, engagement, lead generation, and ROI.

Location: Remote, for applicants living in South Africa.

Salary: R35 000 – R65 000 per month (based on experience).

Employment Type: 12-month renewable contract.

Requirements:

• 5–10 years’ experience in digital marketing, with proven results.
• Strong exposure to the UK market (direct role experience or freelance portfolio).
• Track record of paid and organic campaign success (portfolio or case studies required).
• Hands-on experience with SEO, PPC, social media management, email marketing, and analytics tools.
• Excellent content creation and copywriting skills.
• Analytical mindset; comfortable interpreting data and optimising strategies.
• Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple brands/projects.
• Creative eye for branding, design, and customer engagement.
• Degree in Marketing or related field preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement multi-channel digital strategies tailored to each brand.
• Manage campaigns across social media, SEO, PPC, email, and content marketing.
• Oversee paid advertising (Google Ads, Meta Ads, LinkedIn, TikTok) with a focus on ROI.
• Create engaging social media and website content aligned to the brand voice and audience.
• Manage website performance, ensuring SEO best practices and a strong user experience.
• Track, analyse, and report on campaign performance; optimise based on data insights.
• Build and maintain brand consistency across platforms and regions.
• Collaborate with internal teams (sales, design, architecture, interiors) to align marketing with business goals.
• Keep abreast of UK market trends, consumer behaviours, and competitor activity.

This role is ideal for a marketer who is both strategic and hands-on, who thrives on building brands, delivering measurable results, and is ready to make a significant impact in an international business.