FMCG Marketing Assistant — Hybrid, Entry‑Level

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Comprehensive training and development

Exposure to diverse marketing activity

Medical aid and provident fund

Generous annual leave entitlement

Job summary

Placements24, based in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking a motivated Junior Marketing Assistant to support the marketing team in executing campaigns across digital and traditional channels. This entry-level role offers hybrid work, combining office collaboration with remote flexibility, and a path to develop skills in FMCG marketing.

You will assist in creating materials, conducting market research, managing social media content, organizing events, and tracking campaign performance, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or related field.
• Internship or entry-level experience in marketing preferred.
• Strong interest in FMCG industry and marketing principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Basic understanding of social media and digital marketing concepts.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Must be able to commute to Upington for hybrid work.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing marketing campaigns across channels.
• Create marketing materials like brochures, presentations, social content, and newsletters.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis.
• Manage social media accounts: content scheduling, engagement, inquiries.
• Organize and coordinate marketing events and promotions.
• Track campaign performance and prepare basic reports.
• Provide administrative support: data entry, filing, scheduling.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external vendors.
• Maintain marketing collateral inventory and distribution.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Strong organizational skills

Teamwork and independence

Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to

Digital marketing basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or related

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Placements24, based in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking a motivated Junior Marketing Assistant to support the marketing team in executing campaigns across digital and traditional channels. This entry-level role offers hybrid work, combining office collaboration with remote flexibility, and a path to develop skills in FMCG marketing.

You will assist in creating materials, conducting market research, managing social media content, organizing events, and tracking campaign performance, while