Marketing Coordinator

Brentwood; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Midrand is looking for a Marketing Coordinator who will be responsible for executing a variety of media campaigns to drive interest and registrations for their programs. This role includes managing digital marketing efforts, graphic design, and content creation, while also representing the institution at events and schools. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 2–3 years of marketing experience, ideally in the education sector, and possess strong multitasking skills alongside a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years' experience in marketing, preferably in the education sector.
• Ability to multitask with attention to detail.
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle for school visits.

Responsibilities

• Execute traditional and online media campaigns to generate interest and registrations.
• Represent the institution at schools and events.
• Oversee student administration and academic advising.

Skills

Digital marketing

Email marketing

Graphic design

Social media management

Content creation

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Communications

Tools

Canva

Adobe Suite

Job description

We are recruiting a Marketing Coordinator for our client based in Midrand in the education industry who will be primarily responsible for executing a high volume of traditional and online media campaigns to generate interest and registrations in upcoming programmes, managing a wide range of functions including digital marketing, email marketing, graphic design, website updates, creation of marketing materials and brochures, social media, and content creation.

The Marketing Coordinator will also be representing the Institution at schools and events, and supporting overall student recruitment and marketing activities, having the ability to multitask with supreme attention to detail while adhering to deadlines.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field
• Minimum 2–3 years' experience in marketing, preferably in the education or services sector
• Demonstrated experience in managing digital campaigns and social media accounts
• Graphic design and content creation skills (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite) would be an advantage
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle, essential for school visits and events

Key duties and responsibilities

• Provide overall academic leadership, ensuring alignment with the institution's mission, vision, and regulatory requirements (CHE, DHET, ECSA)
• Lead the development and review of academic policies, procedures, and strategies
• Ensure programmes are industry-aligned, compliant with NQF / HEQSF standards, and support clear articulation and progression pathways
• Oversee the quality assurance and programme review functions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, while delegating day-to-day QA processes to the Quality Assurance Officer
• Support and manage academic staff through recruitment, professional development, fair workload distribution, and performance management
• Oversee student administration, academic advising, student support initiatives, performance monitoring, progression, and the management of appeals or misconduct cases
• Provide support to lecturers in teaching delivery, academic administration, and student engagement
• Act as the key liaison with regulatory bodies, professional associations, industry partners, and internal governance structures
• Support marketing and recruitment initiatives for academic programmes
• Prepare reports for management, committees, and regulatory bodies
• Lead re-accreditation and audit preparations in collaboration with relevant staff
• Manage academic budgets and resources effectively
• Contribute to general campus administration, operational management, and broader management functions
• Undertake ad hoc duties as required to support the institution's operations

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