E-commerce Digital Marketing Coordinator

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Staff discounts

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an E-commerce Digital Marketing Coordinator in East London, Eastern Cape. You will support online marketing through social media and content creation, coordinating campaigns and reporting on performance within a small, dynamic team.

The role offers an entry to mid-level path for those eager to learn, with opportunities for hands-on experience in a growing online business based in East London.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of digital marketing or related experience, preferably in e-commerce.
• Familiarity with major social platforms and their advertising interfaces.
• Basic understanding of SEO/SEM and email marketing principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing digital marketing campaigns across channels (social, email, paid ads).
• Create and schedule engaging content for social media with brand consistency.
• Support paid social and SEM campaigns and monitor performance.
• Monitor channels, respond to comments, track mentions and report findings.
• Assist in analyzing campaign data and generating simple reports.
• Conduct market research on industry trends and competitors.

Skills

Social media management

SEO/SEM basics

Email marketing

Content creation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Facebook Ads

Instagram Ads

Google Ads

Google Analytics

MS Office / Google Workspace

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a thriving e-commerce business located in **East London, Eastern Cape**, is seeking a motivated and organized E-commerce Digital Marketing Coordinator to support their online marketing efforts. This role involves assisting in the planning, execution, and monitoring of various digital marketing campaigns, with a particular emphasis on social media and content creation. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses strong organizational skills, and has a foundational understanding of digital marketing principles. This is an excellent entry to mid-level opportunity for an aspiring digital marketer to gain hands-on experience and contribute to the growth of an online business in **East London**. We are looking for a proactive individual who is eager to learn and contribute to a dynamic marketing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of digital marketing campaigns across various channels, including social media, email, and paid advertising.
• Create and schedule engaging content for social media platforms, ensuring brand consistency and optimal posting times.
• Support the execution of paid social media and search engine marketing (SEM) campaigns.
• Monitor social media channels for engagement, respond to comments, and track mentions.
• Assist in analyzing campaign performance data and generating basic performance reports.
• Conduct market research on industry trends and competitor activities.
• Help manage the company's email marketing efforts, including list segmentation and campaign deployment.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on website content updates and SEO initiatives.
• Provide administrative support to the marketing department as needed.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in digital marketing or a related field, preferably within e-commerce.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn) and their advertising interfaces.
• Basic understanding of SEO/SEM principles and email marketing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in **East London, Eastern Cape**.
• A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn new skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive entry-level salary, opportunities for performance-based recognition, and standard benefits including medical aid and a retirement plan. This role is based in our office in **East London**. The company provides ongoing training and development opportunities to help you grow your marketing career. You will be part of a friendly and supportive team environment. Other benefits include paid time off and staff discounts. This is an ideal role for someone looking to kick-start their career in e-commerce digital marketing.