Graduate Marketing Coordinator — Mentorship & Training

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

On-the-job training

Mentorship

East London office

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape is seeking a Graduate Marketing Assistant to join their expanding team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate with a passion for digital marketing and brand building.

You will assist in executing marketing strategies, manage social media content, support campaign analysis, and contribute to brand visibility. You will learn from experienced professionals in a collaborative office environment and develop key marketing communications skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital marketing basics.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; Canva a plus.
• Proactive, creative, and able to work in a team in East London.
• Interest in e-commerce and marketing trends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing digital marketing campaigns across platforms.
• Create and schedule social media content for channels like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn.
• Monitor engagement and respond to the online community.
• Support creation of marketing materials, newsletters and website content.
• Help analyze campaign data and generate performance reports.
• Conduct market and competitor research to identify trends.
• Coordinate events and promotional activities when needed.
• Maintain marketing calendars and assist admin tasks for the marketing dept.

Skills

Strong communication

Social media basics

Microsoft Office

Team player

Creative problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/Business

Tools

Canva

Job description

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape is seeking a Graduate Marketing Assistant to join their expanding team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate with a passion for digital marketing and brand building.

You will assist in executing marketing strategies, manage social media content, support campaign analysis, and contribute to brand visibility. You will learn from experienced professionals in a collaborative office environment and develop key marketing communications skills.