Graduate Marketing Assistant (Remote)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Training program

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking energetic Graduate Marketing Assistants to join a fully remote marketing team supporting operations based out of Stellenbosch. This role offers hands-on experience across social media management, content creation, campaign support, and market research from your home office.

You will gain exposure to diverse marketing channels while contributing fresh ideas in a digital‑first environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field
• Strong written and verbal communication with creativity
• Familiarity with social media platforms and CMS

Responsibilities

• Support digital marketing campaigns from planning to execution
• Create engaging content for social media, blogs, and newsletters
• Monitor social channels and engage with the online audience
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends
• Organize virtual marketing events and webinars
• Track campaign performance using analytics tools

Skills

Digital marketing

Social media

Content creation

Communication skills

SEO/SEM basics

Education

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

Tools

CMS (Content Management Systems)

Analytics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for energetic and creative Graduate Marketing Assistants to join their fully remote marketing team, supporting operations based out of Stellenbosch . This role is an excellent launchpad for individuals passionate about marketing, digital media, and content creation. You will gain hands-on experience across various marketing functions, including social media management, content development, campaign support, and market research, all from the convenience of your home office. We are seeking self‑starters who are eager to learn, contribute fresh ideas, and help drive impactful marketing initiatives in a digital‑first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the marketing team in developing and executing digital marketing campaigns.
• Assist in the creation of engaging content for social media platforms, blogs, and email newsletters.
• Monitor social media channels, respond to comments, and engage with the online community.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Help organize and coordinate virtual marketing events and webinars.
• Track and report on marketing campaign performance using analytics tools.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Passion for marketing and a strong understanding of digital marketing principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a creative flair.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content management systems is beneficial.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage tasks effectively in a remote setting.
• Basic knowledge of SEO and SEM concepts is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary and opportunities for merit increases.
• Flexible remote working arrangement.
• Comprehensive training in digital marketing tools and strategies.
• Exposure to diverse marketing channels and campaign development.
• A collaborative and innovative virtual team culture.