Marketing Assistant (Communications Support)

WKC; Ballito; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

WKC Group is seeking a Marketing Assistant to support the Communications Team in delivering high-quality marketing and communications outputs across the business. This role will help develop, maintain, and organise WKC’s marketing assets, digital platforms, and internal communications materials, collaborating with teams across offices to ensure brand consistency.

The role offers exposure to an international team within a structured consultancy environment, with opportunities to learn and grow in

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in marketing, communications, or a similar support role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Communications Team with day-to-day marketing and communications operations.
• Assist in the development, formatting, and maintenance of marketing and communications materials.
• Manage and update internal asset libraries, brand templates, and documentation systems.
• Maintain and update digital platforms, including website content and online profiles.
• Support preparation of internal and external communications content.
• Assist with scheduling and coordination of social media content.
• Monitor industry and digital trends to support continuous improvement.
• Liaise with internal teams to gather information, content, and project updates.
• Support reporting, documentation, and internal communications processes.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the Communications Team.
• Adapt to evolving priorities and business needs, ensuring responsive and reliable delivery.

Skills

Marketing experience

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Time management

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Structured process

Education

Marketing/Communications degree (advantageous)

Job description

Job Title: Marketing Assistant

Team / Practice Area: Communications

Location: Ballito, South Africa

Reporting To: Marketing Manager

About WKC Group

WKC is a management-owned, international environmental consultancy specialising in science-led environmental studies that support clients’ permitting, financing and wider corporate objectives. Established in 2009, the company has grown from its origins in the Middle East and Africa to deliver projects globally across sectors including energy, mining, transportation, infrastructure and residential development.

Our work combines scientific expertise, regulatory knowledge and industry insight to help clients navigate environmental challenges and deliver sustainable development outcomes.

At WKC you’ll work alongside a team of environmental specialists delivering high-impact projects across multiple sectors and regions. Our collaborative partnership model encourages knowledge sharing and innovation across offices, enabling our teams to develop technically robust solutions to environmental challenges.

Role Summary

The Marketing Assistant will support the Communications Team in delivering high‑quality marketing and communications outputs across the business. This role plays a key part in the development, maintenance, and organisation of WKC’s marketing assets, digital platforms, and internal communications materials. Working closely with team members across multiple offices, the Marketing Assistant will help ensure consistency, accuracy, and brand alignment across company‑wide materials and channels. The role contributes directly to efficient communications operations, improved content delivery, and the continued growth of WKC’s brand and practice areas. This is a supportive, detail‑oriented role suited to a candidate eager to learn, grow, and develop within a structured, professional consultancy environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Communications Team with day‑to‑day marketing and communications operations
• Assist in the development, formatting, and maintenance of marketing and communications materials
• Manage and update internal asset libraries, brand templates, and documentation systems
• Maintain and update digital platforms, including website content and online profiles
• Support preparation of internal and external communications content
• Assist with scheduling and coordination of social media content
• Monitor industry and digital trends to support continuous improvement
• Liaise with internal teams to gather information, content, and project updates
• Support reporting, documentation, and internal communications processes
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the Communications Team
• Adapt to evolving priorities and business needs, ensuring responsive and reliable delivery

Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Relevant work experience in marketing, communications, or a similar support role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities
• Strong work ethic and professional attitude
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Team‑oriented mindset with strong collaboration abilities
• Comfortable working in a structured, process‑driven environment
• Ability to adapt to change and work in a dynamic business environment
• (Education in marketing, communications, or a related field is advantageous)

Desirable

• Experience in a professional services or technical services environment
• Experience managing digital content platforms and business profiles
• Familiarity with brand systems, templates, and communications structures
• Basic design or layout experience using existing templates
• Experience working with internal content libraries or document control systems
• Awareness of digital and content trends
• Experience working across multiple teams or office locations
• Strong personal accountability and reliability

Career Development

• Exposure to international teams and multi‑office collaboration
• Development of marketing and communications specialism
• Opportunities to contribute to multi‑disciplinary business initiatives
• Potential for progression into broader communications or marketing coordination roles

The role requires a collaborative and detail‑oriented working style, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally across teams and regions. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organisational and time‑management skills, a curious and analytical mindset, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Consistency, accuracy, and a structured approach to work are important, along with a proactive attitude and the ability to problem‑solve in a dynamic environment.