Marketing Assistant Durban KZN

Affirmative Portfolios; Durban; Remote; ZAR 20 000 - 40 000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative company focused on sustainable sanitation is seeking a Marketing Assistant to elevate their brand presence. This role involves managing social media, coordinating email campaigns, and creating engaging content. You will work closely with the Marketing Lead on impactful projects that promote environmental sustainability. This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and communication while making a significant impact on public health and environmental solutions. If you are passionate about digital marketing and storytelling, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in digital marketing and social media management.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow LinkedIn presence across brands.
• Design and send email campaigns via Mailchimp.
• Coordinate photoshoots and manage newsletters.

Skills

Digital Marketing

Social Media Management

Email Marketing

Basic Graphic Design

Content Coordination

Strong Communication

Education

Degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Mailchimp

Canva

LinkedIn

Job description

Durban - KwaZulu Natal

Position : (Part-Time, Remote)

Reports to : Marketing Lead

Location : Remote (South Africa-based preferred, option for occasional work in Durban office)

Languages : English (French is a bonus)

Our organisation is a pioneering sanitation technology company dedicated to transforming waste into value. Our award-winning waterless toilet systems provide high-quality, sustainable sanitation solutions for communities, events, and businesses worldwide. By leveraging innovative design and circular economy principles, we offer hygienic, easy-to-use toilets that operate without water or chemicals, reducing environmental impact while promoting resource recovery.

With operations spanning the UK, Madagascar, and South Africa, we collaborate closely with funders, partners, and businesses to drive the future of sustainable sanitation.

Our work is deeply embedded in public health, infrastructure development, and environmental impactmaking our marketing efforts critical in communicating our mission and value to investors, grant providers, NGOs, and commercial partners.

We focus on B2B and partnership-driven storytelling, ensuring that our messaging effectively reaches stakeholders who shape sanitation policies, fund large-scale projects, and implement innovative waste management solutions.

We are looking for a Marketing Assistant to enhance our brand presence, coordinate communications, and support our storytelling efforts across multiple platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to work with an impact-driven company at the forefront of sustainable sanitation.

Key Responsibilities :

Social Media Management Manage and grow our LinkedIn presence across the 3 brands, ensuring brand consistency and engagement.

Email Marketing Design and send email campaigns via Mailchimp, including newsletters and broadcasts.

Content Coordination Plan, organise, and coordinate photoshoots to ensure a strong visual identity for our marketing materials.

Newsletter Coordination Manage the development and distribution of company newsletters to key audiences.

Basic Graphic Design Create simple, visually appealing graphics for email and social media in line with the Loowatt brand guidelines (experience with Canva or similar tools is a plus).

Support Marketing Lead on projects Working on new initiatives and projects alongside the Marketing Lead (eg Impact Reporting or White Paper writing and distribution)

Who Were Looking For :

Experienced in Digital Marketing Comfortable using LinkedIn, Mailchimp, and basic content creation tools.

Organised & Self-Sufficient Can work independently and manage multiple tasks without heavy oversight.

Creative & Detail-Oriented A strong eye for visuals and storytelling to help drive brand awareness.

Strong Communicator Excellent written English (French proficiency is a plus).

Based in South Africa To align with our budget and time zone needs.

To apply follow the link on website, attaching your CV and a short cover letter explaining why youre a great fit for this role.

Correspondence will be for shortlisted candidates only. If you have not received feedback in 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.