Junior Marketing Coordinator (Full-time)

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary for a grad

Comprehensive training and development

Exposure to a wide range of marketing

Dynamic and supportive team in Durban

Career advancement opportunities

Engaging and motivating work

Standard company benefits package

Durban: engaging environment

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in Durban is seeking a creative Junior Marketing Coordinator to join our vibrant team. This full-time opportunity is ideal for a recent graduate eager to build a career in marketing and communications.

You will support the marketing department across campaigns, social media, content creation, events, and analytics, collaborating with sales and product teams to ensure brand consistency and impact. This role provides comprehensive training and a dynamic work environment in Durban.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of marketing principles and digital marketing channels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in social media management tools and content creation.
• Familiarity with marketing analytics and reporting.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of marketing strategies and campaigns.
• Manage and update company social media profiles across various platforms.
• Create engaging content for social media, websites, and email marketing.
• Support the coordination of marketing events, webinars, and trade shows.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities.
• Monitor and report on the performance of marketing campaigns using relevant metrics.
• Maintain marketing collateral and ensure brand consistency across all channels.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., sales, product development) to align marketing efforts.
• Assist with administrative tasks for the marketing department as needed.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Marketing analytics

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client, WhatJobs Direct, is searching for a creative and enthusiastic Junior Marketing Coordinator to join their vibrant team in Durban . This full-time role is perfect for a recent graduate with a passion for marketing and communications, looking to build a career in a fast-paced industry. You will be responsible for supporting the marketing department in executing various campaigns, managing social media presence, and contributing to brand development. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with excellent organizational skills and a keen eye for detail. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience across a range of marketing disciplines, working closely with experienced professionals to achieve departmental goals. You will be an integral part of the marketing efforts, helping to shape and deliver compelling campaigns to our target audience in Durban and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of marketing strategies and campaigns.
• Manage and update company social media profiles across various platforms.
• Create engaging content for social media, websites, and email marketing.
• Support the coordination of marketing events, webinars, and trade shows.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities.
• Monitor and report on the performance of marketing campaigns using relevant metrics.
• Maintain marketing collateral and ensure brand consistency across all channels.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., sales, product development) to align marketing efforts.
• Assist with administrative tasks for the marketing department as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of marketing principles and digital marketing channels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in social media management tools and content creation.
• Familiarity with marketing analytics and reporting.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary for a graduate role.
• Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to a wide range of marketing activities and strategies.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team in Durban .
• Career advancement opportunities within the marketing field.
• Contribution to exciting and impactful marketing campaigns.
• Standard company benefits package.
• Engaging and motivating work environment.