Marketing Coordinator

Black Pen Recruitment; Cape Town; Híbrido; ZAR 420.000 - 520.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Black Pen Recruitment is seeking a dynamic Marketing Coordinator to join the Marketing and Communications team in a hybrid role based in Mowbray, Cape Town. The position focuses on marketing projects, campaigns, workflows and supplier coordination to deliver engaging brand experiences.

With a strong emphasis on communications, analytics and performance tracking, you will support campaign planning, content creation and internal engagement, while collaborating across business units and regional

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Marketing, Marketing Communications or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in marketing coordination or related role.
• Basic understanding of marketing analytics, reporting and performance tracking.
• Experience coordinating campaigns, events and communications.
• Experience with suppliers, agencies and internal stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate and execute marketing campaigns across digital, social, email and other channels.
• Draft and coordinate content for websites, social media, newsletters and presentations.
• Ensure communications align with brand guidelines and are accurate.
• Monitor campaign activities and help track performance.
• Maintain brand consistency across materials and communications.
• Coordinate internal and external events and manage logistics.
• Support across project timelines, workflows and approvals.
• Liaise with suppliers and agencies, tracking budgets and delivery.
• Compile marketing reports and contribute to board and management updates.

Conocimientos

Marketing coordination

Campaign management

Content creation

Stakeholder management

Copywriting

Educación

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Marketing/Communications

Herramientas

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

CMS

Social media platforms

Digital marketing tools

Descripción del empleo

Our client’s passion is keeping businesses in business. As a national supplier of risk management services to independent financial advisors and other licensed financial service providers (FSPs), they know this can only be achieved through the calibre of people they employ – people who are client focused, set themselves high standards of delivery and have a willingness to go the extra mile.

Role Overview

Our client is looking for a dynamic, organised and detail-oriented Marketing Coordinator to join our Marketing and Communications team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about marketing, communications, brand development and creating engaging brand experiences.

The Marketing Coordinator works closely with the Marketing team, business units and regional offices to coordinate and manage marketing projects, campaigns, workflows, stakeholders and external suppliers.

The role also supports team coordination, marketing performance reporting and the continuous improvement of marketing processes, contributing to effective collaboration and the successful delivery of marketing activities across the organisation.

Job Type: Full Time/Permanent

Location: Mowbray, Cape Town

Workplace: Hybrid

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree, National Diploma or equivalent qualification in Marketing, Marketing Communications, Communications, Public Relations, Digital Marketing or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a marketing coordination, marketing administration, communications or similar role.
• Basic understanding of marketing analytics, reporting and performance tracking.
• Experience in coordinating marketing campaigns, events, projects and communication activities.
• Exposure to digital marketing platforms, content management systems and social media channels.
• Experience working with suppliers, agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent copywriting and proofreading abilities.
• Good understanding of marketing principles, brand management and digital marketing channels.
• Strong project management, planning, organisational and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, workflows and deadlines effectively.
• Strong stakeholder relationship management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate tasks and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Good supplier management, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• High attention to detail, accuracy and quality.
• Proactive, self-motivated and solutions-oriented, with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.

Responsibilities

Marketing Campaigns and Content

• Coordinate and execute marketing campaigns across digital, social media, email and other communication channels.
• Assist with developing campaign plans, timelines and marketing materials.
• Draft and coordinate engaging content for websites, social media, newsletters, email campaigns and presentations.
• Ensure all marketing communications are accurate, consistent and aligned with brand guidelines.
• Monitor campaign activities and assist with tracking marketing performance.

Brand Management and Communications

• Maintain brand consistency across all marketing materials and communications.
• Review and quality-check marketing collateral, presentations, templates and other company communications.
• Coordinate the development and updating of company profiles, brochures and Learning Centre materials.
• Support internal communication and employee engagement initiatives.
• Ensure that marketing materials reflect the organisation's brand identity and communication standards.

Events and Business Support

• Coordinate internal and external events, including our Staff Conference, MasterClass events and Staff Business Updates.
• Manage event logistics, suppliers, venues, invitations and event materials.
• Support Learning Centre webinars, regional events and business unit marketing requirements.
• Work closely with regional offices and internal stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of marketing initiatives.
• Coordinate event communication, promotional materials and post-event activities.

Project and Workflow Coordination

• Act as a central coordination point for marketing requests, campaigns and projects.
• Manage project timelines, priorities, workflows and approvals.
• Coordinate and allocate tasks across the Marketing Assistant and Marketing Operations Assistant to ensure deliverables are completed on time.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential challenges and elevate resource or capacity concerns where necessary.
• Support effective collaboration and communication within the Marketing team.

Supplier and Procurement Coordination

• Coordinate the ordering and distribution of branded apparel and accessories, promotional items, welcome packs and branded materials.
• Liaise with external suppliers, designers, agencies and service providers.
• Assist with supplier management, budget tracking and cost control.
• Monitor the delivery and quality of outsourced marketing materials and services.

Administration and Reporting

• Maintain marketing project trackers, calendars and campaign schedules.
• Assist with compiling marketing reports, statistics and performance updates.
• Provide relevant marketing information and contributions for management and board reports.
• Provide administrative and coordination support to the Marketing and Communications Manager.