Manager: Marketing

TWK Agri; Piet Retief; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 650 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent agricultural company in Piet Retief is seeking a Manager: Marketing to lead promotional activities, sponsorships, and branding initiatives. The role involves managing budgets, supplier relationships, and a dynamic team to enhance brand visibility. Candidates should have a degree in Marketing or related field and at least 5 years of experience in marketing operations.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in marketing operations, promotions, sponsorships, or event management.
• Knowledge of procurement and budgeting.
• Experience with marketing tools and branding development.

Responsibilities

• Manage quotations, orders, invoicing, and payments for promotional items.
• Plan and manage corporate events and activations.
• Supervise and support the Marketing Officer and Marketing Clerk.

Skills

Event planning

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting

Supplier management

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Event Management

Tools

MS Office Suite

BEE123

Job description

Overview

TWK Agri has the following vacancy available: Manager: Marketing within the Corporate Services division at Piet Retief, Mpumalanga.

This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end coordination of promotional activities, sponsorships, corporate branding, and events to ensure brand consistency and impactful stakeholder engagement. It involves effective collaboration across divisions to enhance TWK’s brand visibility and ensure meaningful representation of its products and services. Key responsibilities include overseeing marketing budgets, managing supplier relationships, leading a dynamic team, ensuring BEE compliance, and representing the company at corporate and sponsored events.

Responsibilities

• Manage quotations, orders, invoicing, and payments for promotional items, corporate gifts, and branded materials.
• Ensure all branding aligns with TWK’s Corporate Identity and reflects current promotional trends.
• Plan and manage corporate events, and activations, including budgeting, venue booking, décor, catering, and team coordination.
• Oversee the setup, allocation, inspection, and distribution of marketing materials for events.
• Facilitate collaboration across TWK divisions to ensure cohesive execution of events and sponsorships.
• Administer sponsorship applications, logistics, payments, and promotional item distribution.
• Represent TWK professionally at corporate and sponsored events to enhance brand visibility.
• Supervise and support the Marketing Officer and Marketing Clerk, including managing schedules and task allocation.
• Promote a collaborative and performance-driven team culture.
• Coordinate Social and Economic Development (SED) initiatives and ensure accurate administrative reporting.
• Ensure BEE compliance through effective use of BEE 123 and adherence to relevant regulations.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, service providers, and internal stakeholders.
• Drive brand exposure and meaningful representation of TWK’s products and services.

Qualifications And Skills

• Diploma or degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Event Management, or a related field
• 5 years’ in marketing operations, promotions, sponsorships, or event management
• Experience in branding coordination, invoicing, and marketing logistics
• Knowledge of procurement, supplier management, and budgeting
• Excellent skills in event planning, stakeholder engagement, and sponsorship negotiation
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Experience in BEE123
• Experience with marketing tools and platforms
• Knowledge of branding and promotional material development
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Detail-oriented with a strong eye for branding and design
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and departments
• Valid Driver’s License (Code 08)
• Willing to travel

Additional Information

• The company can expire job adverts at any time at their own discretion.
• TWK Agri supports the principles of Employment Equity and reserves the right to prioritise candidates in line with our Employment Equity targets.