Marketing Coordinator (Digital & Offline)

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 180 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Marketing Coordinator in a vibrant educational environment. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing brand visibility and driving student enrollment through innovative marketing strategies. This role offers hands-on experience in digital marketing, event coordination, and content creation, making it perfect for those eager to grow in the marketing field. Collaborate with a passionate team, engage with diverse audiences, and contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of education. If you thrive in dynamic settings and are ready to make a difference, this position is for you!

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include a degree in Marketing or related fields.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support digital marketing campaigns and manage social media content.
• Coordinate marketing events and logistics for smooth execution.
• Conduct market research to inform campaign planning.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

High attention to detail

Proficiency in Canva

Proficiency in WordPress

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Experience in social media content creation

Education

Diploma or degree in Marketing

Degree in Digital Marketing

Degree in Media, Communications, or Journalism

Tools

Canva

WordPress

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

• Gauteng, South Africa
• Full Time
• 2025 Marketing (South Africa)
• Entry Level

Nova Pioneer is looking for an enthusiastic and driven individual to join our South Africa Marketing team as a Marketing Coordinator. This role offers the opportunity to gain broad experience in both digital and offline marketing activities, supporting key initiatives that drive awareness and enrolment across our network.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Key Responsibilities;

Digital Marketing Support

• Execute tasks as directed by the Digital Marketing Senior Associate.
• Drive and support digital marketing campaigns across platforms, ensuring continuous optimisation.
• Implement and maintain the social media content calendar.
• Source and collate content from campuses for use on digital platforms.
• Schedule, write, and peer-proof engaging content for social media and blogs.
• Assist with uploading blog content on relevant platforms.
• Support in promoting the digital marketing agenda across the South African schools.

Event Marketing Support

• Support the Special Projects Marketing Senior Associate in coordinating internal and external marketing events (e.g., school exhibitions, activations).
• Manage related logistics, administration, and transportation of collateral to ensure smooth event execution.
• Conduct basic market research to inform campaign planning and positioning.
• Identify and recommend new outreach opportunities to expand Nova Pioneer’s brand visibility across diverse, relevant audiences.

General

• Maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Remain adaptable and responsive to the evolving needs of the marketing team.

Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma or degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Media, Communications, or Journalism (preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail and quality.
• Proficiency in Canva, WordPress, and Adobe Creative Suite (preferred).
• Experience in creating and publishing content across social media platforms (e.g. Instagram, Facebook, TikTok), with a particular advantage given to those who have built or contributed to a personal or organisational brand.
• Familiarity with video-first content strategies and TikTok trends, especially for youth and Gen Z audiences, is a strong plus.

Additional Information

• This is a full-time position.
• Remote (based on Manager’s discretion), with regular travel to campuses required.
• While there is an opportunity for remote work, the role requires regular travel to Nova Pioneer campuses for content collection, events, and meetings.
• Some flexibility may be required to accommodate varying project needs and working hours.
• Nova Pioneer reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise the role.

HOW TO APPLY

Does working at Nova Pioneer excite you? If so, then apply now!

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Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the right candidate is identified. Only qualified candidates will be invited for interviews.

WORKING AT NOVA PIONEER

Nova Pioneer is a place where our people experience tremendous growth, fast! We invest heavily in the growth of our people because it leads to greater mastery in both us and our students. “Novaneers” work harder and work longer hours than at most schools but as a result, the growth they experience is extraordinary. We offer consistent and ongoing professional development and provide clear career pathways that ensure that our people are always achieving their personal and professional best. Nova Pioneer has a highly energetic, entrepreneurial environment where our people get to bring their creative and innovative ideas to life. We look for people who are flexible and who are able to adapt and respond quickly to adversity with a positive, can-do attitude (there are no problems, only solutions!). We welcome challenges and roll with the punches because it makes us, and our students, better. There is no problem too big for us! We work hard but we also have a lot of fun together. We bring infectious energy and enthusiasm to everything we do because joy fuels the hardest work and learning. Read more about our culture principles here.

Please Note:

• Nova Pioneer may appoint and/or expire the posting of this advertisement at their own discretion.
• If you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Nova Pioneer, in line with the POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measurements will be in place to protect personal information but it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes. By submitting your application with Nova Pioneer, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.

Nova Pioneer will never request an application fee from candidates. If you are contacted with a request to pay a fee from someone claiming to be a Nova Pioneer Talent or Recruitment representative, please do not pay them and report it to us immediately at [e-mail] or [e-mail].