Marketing Manager

Solevo Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Solevo Group, via its Rolfes Agri division, seeks an experienced Marketing Manager to lead all marketing activities and shape the company’s strategy in Africa.

The role requires a strong analytical mindset, creative outlook, and the ability to engage across levels with Afrikaans and English proficiency. A valid driver’s licence and own transport are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Marketing or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in a Marketing management role in the agricultural industry.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Confident and dynamic personality, self-motivated.
• Strong creative outlook.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to engage at multiple levels within the organisation.
• Driver’s licence and own transport.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English – verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Managing all marketing for the company and activities within the marketing department.
• Developing the marketing strategy for the company in line with company’s objectives.
• Co-ordinating marketing campaigns with sales incentives.
• Overseeing the company’s marketing budget, implement cost saving strategies.
• Creation and publication of all marketing material in line with marketing plans.
• Planning and implementing promotional campaigns.
• Monitor and report of effectiveness of marketing communications.
• Overall responsibility for brand management and corporate identity.
• Preparing online and print marketing campaigns.

Skills

Marketing management

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Afrikaans

English

Education

Degree in Marketing

Job description

Who are we?

SOLEVO is a leading distributor of chemicals and inputs for specific industrial and agricultural segments in Africa. SOLEVO assists African farmers and Industries succeed by providing them with a full range of fertilizers, seeds, crop protection products and industrial chemicals they need with a guaranteed quality and good value. With over 75 years at the frontier of economic growth and transformation across Africa, we deliver critical raw materials and expertise to the continent’s high GDP-contributing life sciences and industrials sectors. Rolfes Agri is part of (Solevo Group).

What are we looking for?

We are seeking an experienced and talented Marketing manager. This role is vital for ensuring the growth and sustainability of Rolfes Agri's market presence.

The Key Responsibilities

• Managing all marketing for the company and activities within the marketing department.
• Developing the marketing strategy for the company in line with company’s objectives.
• Co-ordinating marketing campaigns with sales incentives.
• Overseeing the company’s marketing budget, implement cost saving strategies.
• Creation and publication of all marketing material in line with marketing plans.
• Planning and implementing promotional campaigns.
• Monitor and report of effectiveness of marketing communications.
• Overall responsibility for brand management and corporate identity.
• Preparing online and print marketing campaigns.

If you possess…

Must-Have

• Degree in Marketing or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in a Marketing management role in the agricultural industry.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Confident and dynamic personality, self-motivated.
• Strong creative outlook.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to engage at multiple levels within the organisation.
• Driver’s licence and own transport.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English – verbal and written communication.

Why join Rolfes Agri (Solevo)?

• Join a young dynamic team who is leading the chemical distribution on the African continent.
• Enjoy a collaborative, international and agile work environment.
• Be part of a team where freedom, initiative and ‘thinking out of the box’ is key.
• Opportunity to work in a growing versatile environment.
• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package.
• Explore opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Join Solevo: Empowering Progress Across Africa

At Solevo, we connect communities and industries with the solutions they need to grow, thrive, and transform. From supporting agricultural self-sufficiency to driving industrial innovation, we are shaping the future of Africa’s life sciences and industrial sectors.