E-Commerce Operations & Digital Marketing Manager

A 1L Realization (Pty) Ltd; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hardware retailer in Centurion, Gauteng seeks an E-Commerce Operations & Digital Marketing Manager for a 6-month contract. The successful candidate will manage an online store, engage with customers, and promote products while possessing strong Excel skills and experience with e-commerce platforms. Ideal for someone familiar with hardware retail.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills for bulk product management.
• Experience with e-commerce platforms like OpenCart, WooCommerce, or Shopify.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the online store and drive its success.
• Manage data, handle orders, and engage with customers.
• Promote products online in a hardware retail environment.

Skills

Excel skills

Experience with e-commerce platforms

Basic HTML skills

Communication skills

Organizational ability

Tools

OpenCart

Google Analytics

Photoshop

Job description

Overview

Our client in the hardware retailer sector is looking for a E-Commerce Operations & Digital Marketing Manager on a contract duration for 6 months.

We are a well-established hardware retailer expanding into online retail for the first time. Our new online store, built on OpenCart, will offer customers access to our wide range of tools, hardware, and building supplies.

We are looking for a hands-on, proactive E-Commerce Operations & Digital Marketing Manager to take ownership of our online store and help drive its success.

This is a diverse, fast-paced role suited to someone who enjoys managing data, handling orders, engaging with customers, and promoting products online while being comfortable in a hardware retail environment.

Skills & Experience

Essential Skills

• Very strong Excel skills essential for bulk product management and price updates.
• Experience working with e-commerce platforms (OpenCart, WooCommerce, Shopify or similar).
• Basic HTML skills for formatting product descriptions and page content.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving ability.

Advantageous Skills

• Experience with Google Shopping, Facebook Marketplace, and social media management.
• Familiarity with Google Analytics or other website tracking tools.
• Customer service experience, both online and in-store.
• Basic image editing skills (Photoshop or similar).
• Understanding of e-commerce best practices, SEO, or digital marketing strategy.

Industry-Specific Advantageous Experience

• Experience working with South African suppliers using platforms like RapidTrade or TradeCentre.
• Familiarity with leading hardware and tool brands (e.g. Bosch, Makita, Ryobi, Stanley, Gedore, etc.)
• Prior experience in a hardware store, building supply company, or tool retailer will be a definite advantage.