Marketing Assistant

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd in Pretoria is seeking a Marketing Assistant to support channel marketing initiatives, assist with client engagement and campaigns across multiple platforms, and help drive brand awareness and lead generation.

The role also covers PR, advertising activities, social media content creation and scheduling, and day-to-day marketing operations to ensure deadlines are met and initiatives run smoothly. Recent graduates or 0–1 year of experience encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple channels and campaigns.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Supporting channel marketing initiatives to drive brand awareness, engagement and lead generation.
• Assisting with client engagement and communication projects and campaigns across multiple platforms.
• Assisting with public relations and advertising activities.
• Assisting with the creation and scheduling of social media content and managing community interactions.
• Assisting in day-to-day marketing operations to ensure deadlines are met and initiatives are executed seamlessly.

Skills

Excellent communication

Social media platforms familiarity

AI awareness

Multitasking and deadlines

Education

B. Com Marketing degree

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Permanent

Marketing Assistant

Hazelwood, South Africa | Posted on 19/08/2026

Red Ember Recruitment is recruiting for a Marketing Assistant for our client in Pretoria.

Requirements

• The Marketing Assistant will be actively involved in:
  
• Supporting channel marketing initiatives to drive brand awareness, engagement and lead generation.
  
• Assisting with client engagement and communication projects and campaigns across multiple platforms.
  
• Assisting with public relations and advertising activities.
  
• Assisting with the creation and scheduling of social media content and managing community interactions.
  
• Assisting in day-to-day marketing operations to ensure deadlines are met and initiatives are executed seamlessly.
  

Minimum Required Qualifications

• B. Com Marketing degree (or a similar relevant qualification) from a reputable institution.
  
• Minimum Required Experience
  
• Recent graduate, or up to 1 year of experience in a similar marketing assistant role. Prior internships or exposure to marketing-related activities will be advantageous but are not required.
  

Required Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral), with strong attention to detail.
  
• Technology savvy, with proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and familiarity with social media platforms.
  
• A proven appetite for AI will be an advantage.
  
• A strong ability to multitask, prioritise, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.