Graduate Trainee - Marketing

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive onboarding

Ongoing professional development

Hands-on marketing experience

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking bright and innovative Graduate Trainees to join our vibrant marketing department. This program provides an exceptional foundation for individuals passionate about marketing, advertising, and brand management, offering hands-on experience across campaigns and channels.

You'll develop digital marketing skills, content creation expertise, and market research capabilities while contributing to impactful strategies within a supportive, forward-thinking team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of marketing principles and digital marketing concepts.
• Creative flair with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and manage multiple tasks.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for storytelling and brand building.

Responsibilities

• Support the marketing team in developing and implementing marketing plans and campaigns.
• Assist in creating engaging content for social media, email newsletters, and website.
• Conduct market research and analyze campaign performance metrics.
• Coordinate with external agencies and vendors for marketing collateral production.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor marketing activities.

Skills

Digital marketing basics

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Related

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for bright and innovative Graduate Trainees to join their vibrant marketing department in Cape Town. This program offers an exceptional foundation for individuals passionate about marketing, advertising, and brand management. You will be involved in developing and executing marketing campaigns across various channels, gaining practical experience in digital marketing, content creation, and market research. This role is ideal for a creative thinker eager to contribute to impactful marketing strategies and grow within a supportive and forward-thinking team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the marketing team in developing and implementing marketing plans and campaigns.
• Assist in creating engaging content for social media, email newsletters, and website.
• Conduct market research and analyze campaign performance metrics.
• Coordinate with external agencies and vendors for marketing collateral production.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor marketing activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, or a related discipline.
• A strong understanding of marketing principles and digital marketing concepts.
• Creative flair with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for storytelling and brand building.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary and potential bonuses.
• Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing professional development.
• Hands-on experience in diverse marketing functions and campaigns.
• Opportunity to work in a stimulating and creative team atmosphere in Cape Town.
• Career progression pathways within the marketing department.