Marketing Manager

Woolpert; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and consulting firm in Johannesburg seeks a Marketing Manager to drive creative marketing strategies across South Africa and the broader African market. You will manage brand communications, strategic market plans, and lead a team. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of marketing experience and strong leadership skills, with a focus on engineering or technical environments. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• A formal qualification in Marketing is essential.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in marketing.
• Minimum of 4 years in a leadership or managerial capacity.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute strategic marketing plans.
• Manage the Woolpert brand to company standards.
• Help manage budgets for individual markets.

Skills

Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities in English

Thorough understanding of marketing principles and the role of social media

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite at an advanced level

Proficiency in DTP applications

Strong leadership qualities

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Exceptional attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or a related field (NQF Level 7)

Postgraduate qualification in Marketing (e.g., Honours, Postgraduate Diploma) is preferred (NQF Level 8)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

DTP applications

Job description

Job Title: Marketing Manager

Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: September 11, 2025

As our new Marketing Manager based in Johannesburg, you will drive creative marketing strategies that fuel growth across South Africa and the broader African market. If you’re passionate about making an impact and leading with vision, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

1. Strategic Marketing: Create and execute strategic marketing plans for assigned markets. Manage conferences, sponsorships, customer events, association involvement, public relations, internal communications, awards, collateral materials, webinars, advertising campaigns, videos, client interviews and meetings, email campaigns, social media, and demonstrations. Assist in developing and implementing strategies for marketing and client development activities to support market strategies. Work closely with subject matter experts across the market to support client capture strategies. Build relationships with conference and association members. Conduct or support market research to determine future market trends.
2. Marketing Communications: Manage the Woolpert brand to company standards. Develop and manage all communication tactics for physical and digital media.
3. Support: Help manage budgets for individual markets. Attend national and regional conferences, tracking trade ROI. Collaborate with other marketing managers, proposals, creative, and sales teams to support firm-wide initiatives and processes.

Qualifications

• A formal qualification in Marketing is essential.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field (NQF Level 7).
• Postgraduate qualification in Marketing (e.g., Honours, Postgraduate Diploma) is preferred (NQF Level 8).
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in marketing, including a minimum of 4 years in a leadership or managerial capacity.
• Demonstrated experience within a technical, engineering professional services, or consulting environment is preferred.
• Exposure to a Geospatial environment is advantageous.

Skills and Competencies

• Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities in English.
• Thorough understanding of marketing principles and the role of social media.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite at an advanced level.
• Proficiency in DTP applications.
• Strong leadership qualities with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively under pressure.

Travel

• Willing to travel up to 25% as required.