Marketing Manager

Make it Good; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational organization in Johannesburg is seeking a Marketing Specialist to lead the full marketing lifecycle and develop digital campaigns. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of marketing experience with a strong digital focus. Join a values-driven team committed to shaping the future of African artisans. The role offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for significant impact in education and social change.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in marketing with a strong digital focus.
• Confident across all major digital marketing and social media platforms.
• Good copywriting and storytelling skills.
• Experience managing multiple channels and leading internal teams or partners.
• Strong data literacy and ability to report on KPIs and campaign performance.
• A self-starter who thrives in dynamic fast-moving environments.

Responsibilities

• Leading the full marketing lifecycle from concept development through to performance analysis.
• Developing and executing integrated digital campaigns across all major channels.
• Creating engaging copy and visual content aligned with brand tone and values.
• Managing internal stakeholders and collaborating across teams to support strategic goals.
• Tracking and reporting on key marketing metrics and campaign performance.
• Ensuring brand consistency and impact across all touchpoints.

Skills

Business Development

Customer Service

Apache

Market Research

Customer Relationship

Job description

Location

Johannesburg (Braamfontein)

Work model

Fully in-office

Salary

R27k-R33k CTC

Why you’d want to work here

Work with purpose; this organisation is shaping the future of African artisans

Energetic values‑led team who genuinely care about what they do

Fast‑growing environment with loads of opportunity to learn and make your mark

Collaborative down‑to‑earth leadership who encourage initiative and ownership

Work that directly contributes to social and economic change across Africa

About our client

Our client is an innovative education partner empowering Africa’s artisans with the skills and mindset needed for the future of work. Through holistic vocational training in trades such as plumbing and electrical they’re creating ethical future‑ready professionals and small business owners. With a campus in Braamfontein already home to over 400 apprentices this is a dynamic growing organisation on a mission to mobilise five million artisans as active citizens.

What the job involves

• Leading the full marketing lifecycle from concept development through to performance analysis
• Developing and executing integrated digital campaigns across all major channels
• Creating engaging copy and visual content aligned with brand tone and values
• Managing internal stakeholders and collaborating across teams to support strategic goals
• Tracking and reporting on key marketing metrics and campaign performance
• Ensuring brand consistency and impact across all touchpoints

What you need to be considered

• 45 years experience in marketing with a strong digital focus
• Confident across all major digital marketing and social media platforms
• Good copywriting and storytelling skills
• Experience managing multiple channels and leading internal teams or partners
• Strong data literacy and ability to report on KPIs and campaign performance
• A self‑starter who thrives in dynamic fast‑moving environments

Bonus points if you

• Have experience in education training, artisan development or start‑ups
• Are passionate about social impact and the future of work
• Bring creative flair with a strategic analytical edge

Key Skills

• Business Development
• Customer Service
• Apache
• Market Research
• Customer Relationship

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1