Graduate Trainee - Digital Marketing

Placements24; Randburg; Remote; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Remote work

Training program

Career development resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a digitally savvy Graduate Trainee to join its Digital Marketing team, working remotely. You will gain hands-on experience across SEO, SEM, social media, and content creation, under the guidance of experienced marketers.

This program emphasizes practical learning, mentorship, and exposure to measurable online campaigns, with a flexible remote-first setup and opportunities to develop industry-ready skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media or related field.
• Solid understanding of digital marketing channels.
• Familiar with social media tools and analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing digital marketing campaigns.
• Manage and optimize social media content and engagement.
• Support SEO and SEM efforts.
• Contribute to blogs, websites, and email campaigns.
• Monitor performance metrics and prepare reports.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure brand consistency online.

Skills

Digital marketing concepts

Social media management

SEO/SEM basics

Content creation

Analytics & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing / Communications / Digital Media

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and digitally savvy Graduate Trainee to join their Digital Marketing team, operating entirely remotely. This program offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in cutting‑edge digital marketing strategies, from SEO and SEM to social media and content creation, all within a virtual environment. You will work closely with experienced digital marketers, contributing to campaigns that enhance online presence and drive customer engagement. This role is perfect for digitally native graduates looking to launch their careers in a flexible, remote‑first setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of digital marketing campaigns across multiple platforms.
• Manage and optimize social media content and engagement strategies.
• Contribute to search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM) efforts.
• Support content creation for blogs, websites, and email marketing campaigns.
• Monitor digital marketing performance metrics and provide regular reports.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure brand consistency online.

Requirements

• A recent graduate with a degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing concepts and channels.
• Familiarity with social media management tools and analytics platforms.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• A creative mindset with a passion for digital trends and innovation.
• Ability to work effectively and autonomously in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive trainee salary and benefits package.
• Comprehensive training in various digital marketing disciplines.
• Mentorship from seasoned digital marketing experts.
• Opportunity to work on exciting and measurable online campaigns.
• The flexibility and convenience of a fully remote work setup.
• Access to professional development resources and industry insights.