Graduate Marketing Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Hybrid work

Marketing certs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Graduate Marketing Specialist in Pretoria for a hybrid role that blends in-office collaboration with remote work. You will gain hands-on experience across digital marketing, content creation, and campaign management, contributing to strategies that boost brand visibility and customer engagement.

The position is ideal for recent graduates eager to learn and grow within a collaborative environment offering structured development and exposure to diverse marketing

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of digital marketing principles and social media platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of digital marketing campaigns across social media, email, and paid advertising.
• Create engaging and relevant content for various marketing channels, including blog posts and website copy.
• Monitor and analyze campaign performance, providing insights for optimization.
• Support market research initiatives to identify new opportunities and target audiences.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure brand consistency across all marketing efforts.

Skills

Digital marketing basics

Social media understanding

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking dynamic Graduate Marketing Specialists to join their innovative team in Pretoria. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience across various marketing disciplines, including digital marketing, content creation, and campaign management. You will contribute to developing and executing marketing strategies that enhance brand visibility and drive customer engagement. This position is ideal for recent graduates eager to learn and grow within a collaborative environment that balances the benefits of in‑office synergy with the flexibility of remote work, offering a structured introduction to the marketing world.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of digital marketing campaigns across social media, email, and paid advertising.
• Create engaging and relevant content for various marketing channels, including blog posts and website copy.
• Monitor and analyze campaign performance, providing insights for optimization.
• Support market research initiatives to identify new opportunities and target audiences.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure brand consistency across all marketing efforts.

Requirements

• A recent graduate with a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of digital marketing principles and social media platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model, attending office meetings as required in Pretoria.

Benefits

• Competitive graduate salary.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and marketing certifications.
• A hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Exposure to dynamic marketing projects and team collaboration.