Hybrid Destination Marketing Coordinator

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Mpumalanga is seeking a proactive Destination Marketing Coordinator to help promote the region as a premier travel destination. This hybrid role combines remote strategic planning with in‑office execution, supporting marketing campaigns, content creation, and partner engagement to boost visits and strengthen the destination's image.

You will collaborate with the marketing team to develop and implement campaigns, create engaging website and social media content, coordinate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Tourism, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in marketing, communications, or a related role, preferably within tourism.
• Strong writing, editing, and content creation skills.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital marketing concepts.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities, with capacity for hybrid work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with design or content management tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of destination marketing plans and campaigns.
• Create and curate engaging content for website, social media, and promotional materials.
• Support the management of the destination's social media presence and online communities.
• Coordinate with local tourism stakeholders, businesses, and partners to foster collaboration.
• Track marketing campaign performance and assist in reporting on key metrics.
• Provide administrative support to the marketing team, including event coordination and database management.

Skills

Strong writing

Content creation

Social media

Editing

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/Tourism

Tools

Microsoft Office

Content management tools

Design tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive and creative Destination Marketing Coordinator to assist in promoting the region as a premier travel destination. This hybrid role involves a mix of remote strategic planning and in-office execution, supporting marketing initiatives, content creation, and partner engagement. You will work closely with the marketing team to develop and implement campaigns that attract visitors, enhance the destination's image, and support local tourism businesses. The ideal candidate has a passion for travel, strong organizational skills, and a keen eye for detail in marketing execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of destination marketing plans and campaigns.
• Create and curate engaging content for website, social media, and promotional materials.
• Support the management of the destination's social media presence and online communities.
• Coordinate with local tourism stakeholders, businesses, and partners to foster collaboration.
• Track marketing campaign performance and assist in reporting on key metrics.
• Provide administrative support to the marketing team, including event coordination and database management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Tourism, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in marketing, communications, or a related role, preferably within tourism.
• Strong writing, editing, and content creation skills.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital marketing concepts.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities, with capacity for hybrid work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with design or content management tools is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Flexible hybrid work model.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Exposure to the vibrant tourism industry and opportunities for networking.