Marketing Graduate Associate

GVI; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic marketing firm is seeking a Graduate Creative Operations Coordinator to launch your marketing career. The role offers a salary of R25,000 and allows for flexible remote or hybrid working from Cape Town. You'll support two flagship brands, coordinating projects that span social media, logistics, and creative briefs. Ideal candidates are proactive, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills. Mentorship from industry leaders is included, along with a collaborative team environment. Apply now to kickstart your career.

Benefits

Direct mentorship from industry leaders

Generous leave policy

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a marketing or related degree.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects efficiently.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Trello boards and provide project visibility.
• Draft and refine project briefs for the creative team.
• Manage operational flow for social media assets and scheduling.
• Coordinate logistics for filming and photography.
• Act as studio gatekeeper and manage project timelines.
• Review outputs for brand guideline compliance.

Skills

Proactive

High-Pressure Resilience

Logical & Context-Switching

Organised & Solutions-Driven

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Detail-Oriented & Meticulous

Tools

Trello

Job description

You’re about to start your marketing career. Why settle for average?

Location: Remote or Hybrid (Cape Town)

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: R25 000 per month

ARE YOU A PROACTIVE, HIGHLY ORGANISED GRADUATE LOOKING TO LAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN MARKETING?

We are looking for a Graduate Creative Operations Coordinator to join our fast‑paced, in‑house agency.

This isn’t your average entry‑level role. You will be the "glue" that holds our creative projects together, supporting two flagship international brands with global followings. You will gain 360° experience across every imaginable marketing touchpoint: from social media and paid ads to web development and international video production.

We are looking for someone with a "calm in the storm" attitude, a logical thinker who can context‑switch with ease and who is eager to learn the operational "secret sauce" that makes world‑class marketing happen.

WHO IS SECOND NATURE?

Second Nature is home to a portfolio of award‑winning high‑impact global brands, including our two flagship brands, GVI and Bushwise, which have been leaders in their respective industries for over 20 years.

Curious to see what our teams get up to? Explore our social media pages for a glimpse behind the scenes:

GVI

Bushwise

From contributing to critical conservation and community development projects on five continents, to training the next generation of ethical safari guides, to building the global citizens of tomorrow through transformative youth group travel – working at Second Nature is varied, challenging, exciting and full of purpose.

WHY JOIN SECOND NATURE?

The Second Nature graduate program gives high‑performing graduates the opportunity to gain hands‑on international business experience from day one.

As a Second Nature Marketing Grad you will get involved in the following:

• Project Tracking: Maintain Trello boards and reporting tools to provide real‑time visibility on all project statuses.
• Brief Coordination: Draft and refine accurate project briefs, ensuring the creative team has all necessary assets and specs.
• Social Media Ops: Manage the operational flow, asset delivery, and scheduling for two flagship global brands with massive followings.
• Production Logistics: Coordinate filming and photography logistics, including international schedules, travel, and hub communications.
• Traffic Management: Act as a studio gatekeeper, prioritising incoming requests to ensure the creative team remains focused and on‑track.
• Timeline Management: Monitor deadlines across the project lifecycle, with the opportunity to lead your own smaller‑scale projects.
• Quality & Feedback: Review all outputs against brand guidelines and facilitate the feedback loop between creators and stakeholders.
• Process Documentation: Update internal workflows and documentation to ensure consistency for the team and external freelancers.

⭐ WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Proactive & Agile: You are a self‑starter who plans ahead to anticipate bottlenecks and remains flexible when project priorities shift.
• High‑Pressure Resilience: You maintain a calm, "I’ve got this" attitude in fast‑paced environments, ensuring the team feels confident in your guidance.
• Logical & Context‑Switching: You can seamlessly move between diverse tasks— from social media ops to print logistics—without losing focus or compromising quality.
• Rapid Concept Grasp: You have the ability to get up to speed quickly on new brands and systems, working independently once you’ve found your feet.
• Organised & Solutions‑Driven: You possess a strong problem‑solving mindset, always looking for the "how" to overcome challenges rather than just flagging the "what".
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: You are a clear communicator and a supportive collaborator who leads with empathy and builds strong relationships across the team.
• Detail‑Oriented & Meticulous: You take pride in your work, from ensuring Trello boards are accurate to maintaining high standards in quality assurance.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• A monthly salary of R25 000
• Flexible work: remote or hybrid from Cape Town
• Direct mentorship from industry leaders
• Generous leave policy
• A collaborative, fast‑paced, and supportive culture
• A career, not just a job – with the potential for permanent employment

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your:

• CV
• Latest academic results
• 1‑2 page Cover Letter answering:
• Why are you motivated to join the Second Nature Graduate Program, and how does it align with your career aspirations?
• Share an example of when you made something exceptional happen — what was the impact?

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

• Answer Shortlisting Questions
• Interview with the People Team
• Assessment Centre
• Final Meeting
• Background Checks

If you’re innovative and take the initiative, there’s no limit to how far you could go within the Second Nature brand portfolio.

And with opportunities for travel and a remote‑first working policy, you can see the world along the way.

Kindly note: We genuinely appreciate every application we receive. If you haven’t heard from us within 3–4 weeks, it likely means we’ve moved forward with other candidates this time. That said, we’d love for you to stay connected and consider applying again in the future!