Marketing and Brand Assistant

RecruitAGraduate; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Marketing and Brand Assistant to support the marketing team in executing brand activities and managing compliance documentation. The role involves implementing brand strategies, tracking marketing expenses, and engaging with consumers. Candidates should have a degree in Marketing or related fields and at least 2 years of experience in FMCG. This position provides a great foundation for a career in Brand Management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in FMCG environment.
• Strong interest in marketing, product development, and digital marketing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of brand strategies and annual plans.
• Support new product development and packaging updates.
• Manage POS materials, promotional stock, and activation logistics.
• Track and report on marketing budgets and expenses.
• Oversee website updates and e-commerce accuracy.
• Provide operational support to ensure marketing activities align with sales.
• Maintain compliance documentation for BEE and audits.
• Assist with complaint data capture and reporting.

Skills

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Intermediate Excel skills

Interest in marketing

Interest in digital marketing

Interest in product development

Education

Degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications, Brand Management

Job description

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Marketing and Brand Assistant to provide operational support to the marketing team to ensure smooth execution of brand activities, POS coordination, website updates, and accurate reporting. A key part of this role is supporting quality processes by managing complaint data, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring audit readiness for compliance, including SED/ED documentation. This position offers exposure to brand management, activations, and digital marketing, making it an excellent stepping stone toward a career in Brand Management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of brand strategies and annual plans
• Support implementation of brand activities as per the marketing calendar and report progress accurately
• Support new product development and packaging updates by assisting with documentation and coordination
• Manage POS materials, promotional stock, and activation logistics with on-time delivery and zero stock-out incidents
• Track and report on marketing budgets and expenses, ensuring accurate invoice matching
• Oversee website updates and e-commerce accuracy, including monthly sales reporting and product updates
• Provide operational support to ensure marketing activities align with sales priorities through timely POS delivery and communication
• Maintain compliance documentation for BEE, ED/SED, and audits – complete and accurate files ready for submission and monthly compliance status reports
• Database Management: Capture and update key marketing, activation, and compliance data
• Maintain accurate records for reporting and audits
• Consumer Engagement Support: Assist with complaint data capture, compile weekly dashboards, maintain audit‑ready records, and coordinate closure with the Consumer Engagement Manager
• Collaborate with agencies and internal teams to deliver projects on time with weekly progress updates.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications, Brand Management or relevant
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in FMCG environment
• Computer literacy (MS Office), with intermediate Excel
• Strong interest in marketing, product development, and digital marketing