Marketing Coordinator

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and retirement fund

Learning and development

Hybrid work arrangement

Collaborative environment

Exposure to marketing activities

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to support the marketing team across digital and traditional campaigns. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, offering hands-on exposure to a range of marketing disciplines and projects.

You will assist with campaign planning, content scheduling, collateral creation, CRM management, and market research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or Communications.
• 0–2 years marketing or related administrative experience.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and basic digital marketing concepts.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels.
• Coordinate social media content scheduling, posting, and engagement.
• Support the creation of marketing collateral, presentations, and reports.
• Help manage marketing databases and CRM systems.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis as directed.
• Assist with event planning and logistics, both in-person and virtual.
• Monitor campaign performance and contribute to reporting efforts.
• Liaise with vendors and suppliers for marketing materials and services.
• Maintain marketing calendars and ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

Social media

Organization

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business/Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Marketing databases

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an energetic and organized Marketing Coordinator to support their marketing efforts in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. This role is vital in assisting the marketing team with the implementation of various marketing campaigns and activities. As a Marketing Coordinator, you will gain hands‑on experience across a range of marketing disciplines, from digital to traditional. This hybrid position allows for a blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, fostering a productive and adaptive work environment. You will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth execution of marketing projects and contributing to the overall success of the department. We are seeking a detail-oriented individual with a passion for marketing and a desire to grow within the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and execution of marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels.
• Coordinate social media content scheduling, posting, and engagement.
• Support the creation of marketing collateral, presentations, and reports.
• Help manage marketing databases and CRM systems.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis as directed.
• Assist with event planning and logistics, both in-person and virtual.
• Monitor campaign performance and contribute to reporting efforts.
• Liaise with vendors and suppliers for marketing materials and services.
• Maintain marketing calendars and ensure deadlines are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in marketing or a related administrative role.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and basic digital marketing concepts.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• A willingness to learn and adapt to new marketing tools and techniques.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a hybrid setup.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary.
• Medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for learning and development within the marketing field.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Hybrid work arrangement promoting flexibility.
• Exposure to diverse marketing activities.