Graduate Marketing Assistant, Cape Town — Mentorship & Growth

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mentorship and training

Industry workshops and seminars

Cape Town office

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a Graduate Marketing Assistant to join a dynamic marketing team. This entry-level role offers hands-on exposure across digital and traditional channels, market research, content creation, and event support in the Western Cape.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the marketing manager and senior staff, develop core marketing skills, and contribute to campaigns for a diverse client portfolio in a fast-growing agency environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with social media platforms and basic digital marketing concepts.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to learn new skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and execution of marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Support creation of marketing collateral, including social media content, email newsletters, and website copy.
• Help manage social media accounts, including scheduling posts, monitoring engagement, and responding to comments.
• Assist with organizing and coordinating marketing events and trade shows.
• Track and report on campaign performance metrics, providing insights for optimization.
• Collaborate with designers and other team members to ensure brand consistency.
• Provide administrative support to the marketing department as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Social media basics

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Enthusiastic learner

Education

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

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a Graduate Marketing Assistant to join a dynamic marketing team. This entry-level role offers hands-on exposure across digital and traditional channels, market research, content creation, and event support in the Western Cape.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the marketing manager and senior staff, develop core marketing skills, and contribute to campaigns for a diverse client portfolio in a fast-growing agency environment.