Marketing Assistant - (DBN)

BETSoftware; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the marketing sector is looking for a Marketing Assistant to join their dynamic team in Umhlanga Rocks. This role offers hands-on experience in various marketing projects, requiring strong communication and organizational skills. Ideal candidates are passionate, proactive, and eager to learn, contributing to the company’s innovative marketing efforts.

Qualifications

• Completed or studying towards a relevant degree.
• 6 months to 1 year working experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support marketing team with planning and implementing campaigns.
• Assist in executing marketing strategies.
• Provide administrative assistance and support to the team.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Planning and time management

Curiosity

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Step into the fast-paced world of marketing with a role that puts you at the heart of the action! As a Marketing Assistant in our Durban office, you’ll gain hands-on experience across campaigns, events, and brand projects—working alongside a dynamic team that brings bold ideas to life. If you're a passionate team player who’s ready to learn, grow, and contribute to something meaningful, this is your moment to shine. Apply now.

You Bring

• Completed or studying towards a relevant degree.
• Knowledge of and experience working with Microsoft Office.
• 6 months to 1 year working experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to foster relationships.
• High level of organisation and attention to detail.
• Excellent planning and time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a deadline-driven environment and show initiative.
• Ability to work under pressure and still produce good quality results timeously.
• Understanding of basic business and marketing concepts.
• Ability to spot emerging trends.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong presentation and reporting skills
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Support the marketing team with planning, implementing, and monitoring of marketing campaigns and various other projects.
• Assist with executing the marketing strategies and contribute to developing campaigns with the Team.
• Arrange status meetings, manage status reports and ensure deadlines are being monitored and met.
• Provide administrative assistance and support to the Marketing Team.
• Provide support for, and attend, promotions, marketing or company events and exhibitions where required.
• Update and maintain the marketing department’s documentation and databases.
• Ordering of marketing materials, stock takes and replenishment of stock and promotional items
• Daily operational tasks to ensure the smooth running of Team.
• Arrange branding and marketing collateral as required.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Assist with online market research in order to extract and report on competitor marketing, consumer insights, market trends, industry forecasts, competitor analysis and target audience.
• Monitor stock, budgets and reconciliations in real time reporting on any variances.
• Actions any reasonable marketing related tasks required.
• Some weekend and after-hours work may be required from time to time.
• Good planning support requires sound judgement and effective problem-solving skills.
• Requires the ability to organise, understand and workflow to meet deadlines.
  
  

Living The Spirit

• Be proactive in offering assistance and volunteering to take on tasks or projects when needed.
• Don't wait to be assigned work; actively seek opportunities to contribute and add value to the team's efforts.
• Demonstrate a "can-do" attitude and a willingness to learn and grow.
• Approach your daily responsibilities with enthusiasm and a positive outlook.
• Embrace new challenges and changes in your marketing projects as opportunities for growth and learning.
• Be open to trying new approaches and exploring innovative ways to support the team.
• Express your unique perspective and creativity in your work; while ensuring it aligns with BETS brand identity.
• Don't be afraid to suggest creative ideas and solutions that reflect your authentic self.
• Encourage a work environment where colleagues can also express their individuality.
• Collaborate effectively with your team members by actively communicating and sharing ideas and feedback
• Support and assist your colleagues in their tasks and projects.
• Recognise and celebrate the successes and contributions of your team, acknowledging that together you achieve more.
• Ensure that your work aligns with BETS values and brand identity and maintain consistency in how you support in your marketing campaigns and projects.
• Ensure that your tasks and projects directly contribute to BETs brand and marketing objectives.
• Maintain open and transparent communication with your team members and stakeholders, sharing insights, progress, and challenges as they arise.
• Bring your passion for marketing into your work, and let it shine through in your contributions to the team.
• Continuously seek opportunities to learn and grow in your role, staying up to date with marketing best practices and industry trends.
• Curiosity and passion for marketing and insights into new ideas.
  
  

The Company We Keep

At BET Software, we don't just recruit talent, we cultivate it. Our learning and development programmes, our various opportunities for growth, and our well-deserved incentives are what keep our All-Star Team the best amongst the rest.

Please note that only team members who meet the stipulated minimum requirements will be considered. If you have not been contacted within 30 days, kindly find your application to be unsuccessful.