Marketing Communications Specialist

Salt; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 390,600 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

A growing software company in Johannesburg is seeking a Marketing & Communications Specialist to be the internal voice of the company. You'll manage content, communication, and digital marketing, translating complex products into clear stories for various stakeholders. This hands-on role requires 3+ years in marketing, with strong skills in content development and SEO. Your work will directly influence customer engagement and brand presentation, playing a central role in how the company communicates with the market.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in marketing, communications, or content-focused roles.
• Proven experience producing written content for business audiences.
• Working knowledge of SEO fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a monthly company newsletter.
• Write and publish customer stories and case studies.
• Manage SEO optimisation for web and content.
• Create and distribute product release announcements.

Skills

Content development

SEO optimization

Digital marketing campaigns

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Salary: R 35 000,00 to R 45 000,00 CTC per month (depending on experience)

Overview

Our client a growing software company specialising in workplace management solutions, including visitor management, contractor oversight, and access control integration. The platform is used by organisations across South Africa to improve security, efficiency, and visibility across their workplaces. Having recently secured our first round of investment, we are entering an exciting

As the Marketing & Communications Specialist, you will be the internal “voice of the company.” You’ll own content, communication, and digital marketing execution – translating complex products into clear, compelling stories for customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and working closely with leadership in a fast-moving SaaS environment.

You’ll play a central role in shaping how the business presents itself to the market. From website copy and newsletters to product updates and sales collateral, your work will directly influence how customers understand and engage with the platform.

Duties and Responsibilities

Content & Storytelling

• Develop and manage a monthly company newsletter
• Write and publish customer stories and case studies
• Own and maintain website copy, applying SEO best practices
• Draft media releases and public announcements
• Act as the internal brand and messaging champion

Product & Customer Communication

• Create and distribute product release announcements
• Maintain internal product documentation with product and engineering teams
• Produce internal communication updates to align teams

Digital Marketing & Campaigns

• Manage SEO optimisation for web and content
• Plan and execute online marketing campaigns
• Manage social media channels (LinkedIn and Facebook)
• Track and report on campaign performance and engagement
• Design and maintain sales collateral (brochures, one‑pagers, pitch decks)
• Build internal and external presentations
• Create digital‑first campaign and promotional assets

Stakeholder & Partner Communication

• Coordinate communication with partner marketing teams
• Ensure messaging alignment across partners and channels
• Support sales and customer‑facing teams with consistent, high‑quality materials

Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience in marketing, communications, or content‑focused roles
• Proven experience producing written content for business audiences
• Working knowledge of SEO fundamentals
• Basic experience running online advertising campaigns

Bonus

• Experience in SaaS, B2B, or technology‑focused environments
• Exposure to partner or reseller marketing
• Familiarity with brand development or brand guidelines

Additional Information

Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time. We thank you for your interest in the role and wish you the best in your career search.