Marketing Assistant

Planet Fitness (Pty) Ltd.; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 20 000 - 40 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Marketing Assistant to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves supporting administrative tasks, coordinating events, and executing marketing activities. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, showcasing excellent organizational skills and strong communication abilities. With opportunities to learn and grow in the marketing field, this position is perfect for someone eager to make a meaningful impact while working collaboratively to drive marketing success.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative or marketing support role is a plus.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite and marketing tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the marketing team.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing marketing events.
• Maintain and update marketing calendars and contact lists.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Familiarity with Marketing Tools

Education

Experience in Administrative or Marketing Support

Tools

Canva

Mailchimp

CRM Systems

Job description

Overview : We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Marketing Assistant to join our dynamic marketing team.

This role will play a key part in supporting administrative tasks, coordinating events, and assisting in the execution of marketing activities.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, a strong communicator, and eager to grow in the field of marketing.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Provide day-to-day administrative support to the marketing team
2. Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing marketing events (internal and external)
3. Maintain and update marketing calendars, contact lists, and event schedules
4. Coordinate logistics for events, including venue bookings, catering, promotional materials, and staffing
5. Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items
6. Support the creation and distribution of marketing materials, both digital and print
7. Help manage inventory of marketing collateral and event supplies
8. Assist with data entry, reporting, and maintaining marketing databases (e.g., CRM, mailing lists)
9. Liaise with suppliers, vendors, and other departments as needed
10. Perform general office and administrative duties to support marketing operations

Skills & Qualifications :

• Previous experience in an administrative or marketing support role (internships included) is a plus
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with marketing tools such as Canva, Mailchimp, or CRM systems is a bonus
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and willing to learn

Please send your CV to [contact information].

If you have not received any feedback within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.