Marketing Associate

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits and retirement plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a proactive Marketing Associate to join our team. This entry-level role blends office collaboration with remote work, offering hands-on learning across campaigns, content creation, and market research.

You will support the marketing manager, help track performance metrics, maintain brand consistency, and contribute to digital and traditional channels. The position provides growth opportunities in a dynamic East London market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field.
• 1-2 years of marketing experience, internships included.
• Familiar with digital marketing and email campaigns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels.
• Support content creation efforts, including social media posts, blog drafts, and email copy.
• Help manage and update website content using a CMS.
• Conduct market research and gather competitive intelligence to inform marketing strategies.
• Assist in tracking and reporting on key marketing metrics and campaign performance.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of marketing materials.

Skills

Digital marketing

Content creation

Communication

Organization

CMS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or Communications

Tools

CMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an energetic and organized Marketing Associate to join their team in East London . This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining office-based collaboration with remote flexibility. You will provide comprehensive support to the marketing team in executing various marketing initiatives, including digital campaigns, content creation, and market research. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone passionate about marketing to gain broad experience and contribute to impactful projects. You will work closely with the marketing manager and team members to ensure the smooth execution of marketing plans, assist with data analysis, and help maintain our brand presence across multiple channels. The role is designed to offer hands‑on learning and development within the vibrant marketing sector of East London.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and execution of marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels.
• Support content creation efforts, including writing social media posts, blog drafts, and email copy.
• Help manage and update website content using a content management system (CMS).
• Conduct market research and gather competitive intelligence to inform marketing strategies.
• Assist in tracking and reporting on key marketing metrics and campaign performance.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of marketing materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of marketing experience, including internships or entry-level roles.
• Familiarity with digital marketing concepts, social media, and email marketing.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic knowledge of marketing software is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary.
• Hybrid work model supporting work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and career development in marketing.
• A collaborative and encouraging team environment in East London .