Digital Marketing Trainee

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive training stipend

Mentorship from experienced pros

Portfolio development opportunities

Industry certifications

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is offering an entry-level Digital Marketing Trainee role designed to build foundational skills across campaigns, social media, content creation, and email marketing. You will work with mentors in a fast-paced digital agency environment that values data-driven approaches.

You will develop hands-on experience with campaign setup, keyword research basics, content scheduling, and performance reporting.

Qualifications

• Interest in digital marketing and online advertising.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of social media platforms for business.
• Familiarity with content creation tools is a plus.
• Analytical mindset with interest in data and performance metrics.
• Proactive attitude and a strong desire to learn new skills in a dynamic field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of digital marketing campaigns across various channels.
• Create engaging content for social media platforms, blogs, and other digital properties.
• Support SEO efforts by conducting keyword research and assisting with on-page optimization.
• Help manage and monitor social media accounts, responding to comments and messages.
• Assist with email marketing campaigns, including list management and content scheduling.
• Track and report on campaign performance metrics using analytics tools.

Skills

Interest in digital marketing

Excellent communication

Social media basics

Content creation tools

Analytical mindset

Tools

Content creation tools

Job description

About the Role

An exciting entry-level opportunity exists for a Digital Marketing Trainee with our client in Durban . If you are creative, analytical, and eager to learn the ins and outs of online marketing, this role is for you. You will be involved in various aspects of digital campaigns, including social media management, content creation, SEO basics, and email marketing. This traineeship provides a fantastic foundation for a career in marketing, offering practical experience and mentorship from seasoned professionals in a fast-paced, innovative digital agency environment that values creativity and data-driven strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of digital marketing campaigns across various channels.
• Create engaging content for social media platforms, blogs, and other digital properties.
• Support SEO efforts by conducting keyword research and assisting with on-page optimization.
• Help manage and monitor social media accounts, responding to comments and messages.
• Assist with email marketing campaigns, including list management and content scheduling.
• Track and report on campaign performance metrics using analytics tools.

Requirements

• A keen interest in digital marketing and online advertising.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of social media platforms and their use for business.
• Familiarity with content creation tools is a plus.
• Analytical mindset with an interest in data and performance metrics.
• A proactive attitude and a strong desire to learn new skills in a dynamic field.

Benefits

• A competitive training stipend.
• Hands-on experience in a wide range of digital marketing disciplines.
• Mentorship from experienced digital marketing professionals.
• Exposure to diverse industries and client projects.
• Opportunity to develop a professional portfolio and gain industry certifications.