Marketing Assistant

Excellerate JHI; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 20 000 - 30 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic marketing team at a leading retail destination, where you will assist in executing innovative marketing campaigns and events. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a vibrant environment, supporting both digital and traditional marketing efforts. You'll play a key role in managing communications, coordinating events, and maintaining marketing databases, all while contributing to the success of iconic venues. If you're passionate about marketing and eager to make an impact, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Relevant marketing qualification required.
• Experience in shopping centers is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with logistics and implementation of marketing campaigns.
• Manage marketing collateral and update databases.
• Support social media campaigns and content creation.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

MS Office Proficiency

Time Management

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Relevant Marketing Qualification

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

PURPOSE: Reporting to the Marketing Manager & Campaign Manager, the Junior Marketing Assistant is responsible for managing all the daily activities of and providing sound administrative support to the Marketing Department.

Sandton City & Nelson Mandela Square are iconic retail and entertainment destinations known for offering an exceptional shopping and dining experience. We are currently seeking a young, dynamic, passionate, and driven individual to join our Marketing department.

JOB DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with logistics and implementation of marketing campaigns and events.
• Coordinate tenant liaison and communications.
• Manage marketing collateral for Sandton City & Nelson Mandela Square (in-centre and out-of-home).
• Update and manage marketing databases (tenants, customers, media, etc.).
• Provide administrative support for reports.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and executing events.
• Distribute marketing communications and memos.
• Maintain marketing archives and communication platforms.
• Manage Sandton City & Nelson Mandela Square websites.
• Support social media campaigns and content creation.
• Oversee third-party suppliers of marketing collateral.

EDUCATION

• Relevant Marketing qualification.

EXPERIENCE

• Shopping centre experience – advantageous.

KNOWLEDGE

• Understanding of marketing and branding principles.
• Experience with setting up databases.
• PR knowledge.
• Strong social and digital media knowledge.

SKILLS (PERSONAL & INTERPERSONAL)

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Effective time management.
• Strong administrative and project management skills.
• Attention to detail.

ABILITIES

• Ability to work independently.
• Positive attitude and proactive approach.
• Results-driven; able to work under pressure and meet objectives.