Digital Marketing Executive

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Annual bonuses

Medical & dental benefits

Training & development

Supportive team in Soweto

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Digital Marketing Executive to drive online engagement in Soweto. You will execute campaigns across social media, email, and paid channels, manage profiles, and support content creation under the marketing manager.

Ideal candidates have a marketing-related degree and 0–2 years of experience, with strong communication and organizational skills. This role offers growth within a collaborative team and local market exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field.
• Entry-level to 2 years of experience in digital marketing or a relevant internship.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and digital marketing concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Execute digital marketing campaigns across social media, email, and paid advertising.
• Manage and update social media profiles, creating and scheduling engaging posts.
• Assist in development and implementation of content marketing strategies, including blog posts and website updates.
• Monitor website traffic and campaign performance, gathering data for analysis and reporting.
• Support coordination of online advertising efforts, ensuring campaigns are delivered effectively.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify new opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure brand consistency across all digital platforms.

Skills

Social media

Content marketing

Campaign analytics

Email marketing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Tools

Facebook Ads

Google Ads

Google Analytics

Hootsuite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and results-oriented Digital Marketing Executive to execute marketing campaigns and drive online engagement for their business in Soweto . This role is crucial for implementing day-to-day digital marketing activities, managing social media channels, supporting content creation, and tracking campaign performance. You will work closely with the marketing manager to ensure all digital initiatives align with company goals and brand standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an emerging marketing professional to gain hands-on experience and contribute to tangible growth within the dynamic Soweto business landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute digital marketing campaigns across various channels, including social media, email, and paid advertising.
• Manage and update social media profiles, creating and scheduling engaging posts to increase follower interaction.
• Assist in the development and implementation of content marketing strategies, including blog posts and website updates.
• Monitor website traffic and campaign performance, gathering data for analysis and reporting.
• Support the coordination of online advertising efforts, ensuring campaigns are delivered effectively.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify new digital marketing opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure brand consistency across all digital platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Entry-level to 2 years of experience in digital marketing or a relevant internship.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and digital marketing concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and potential for annual bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
• Work within a supportive team environment in Soweto .
• Chance to contribute directly to impactful digital marketing initiatives.