Marketing Manager

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd in South Africa is seeking a Marketing Manager to lead the brand strategy for a premium hospitality, golf and lifestyle organisation. The role combines strategic marketing with hands‑on execution, managing multiple stakeholders, campaigns and content across channels to strengthen the brand and drive engagement.

The successful candidate will develop marketing and communications plans, oversee digital presence, content creation and PR, and partner with management to

Qualifications

• Recognised degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration (Marketing) or related field.
• 3–5 years’ progressive experience in a marketing, communications or brand management role.
• Experience managing social media platforms, website content and email marketing.
• Proven experience writing, editing and proofreading marketing content.
• Experience developing and implementing marketing campaigns.
• Strong understanding of brand management and marketing communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the organisation’s brand, ensuring a consistent and compelling brand identity across all marketing and communication channels.
• Develop and implement the marketing and communications strategy in line with business objectives.
• Drive brand awareness, engagement and positioning.
• Plan, create and publish high-quality marketing collateral.
• Coordinate and manage internal and external marketing and communication initiatives.
• Ensure all marketing activity aligns with established brand standards and guidelines.
• Manage the organisation’s digital presence, including Website, Social media, Email marketing and Digital campaigns.
• Develop, implement and optimise lead‑generation and promotional campaigns.
• Ensure digital content remains current, engaging, relevant and on brand.
• Identify opportunities to improve digital reach, engagement and conversion.
• Create engaging marketing and communications content across multiple platforms.
• Write, edit and proofread newsletters, promotional material, website content, social media content, digital communications, marketing collateral.
• Ensure all written communication maintains a professional and consistent brand tone.
• Coordinate content creation and maintain an effective marketing content calendar.
• Monitor, analyse and report on the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and communication activities.
• Track relevant marketing and digital performance indicators.
• Evaluate campaign results and recommend improvements.
• Use data and market insights to support future marketing decisions.
• Report on marketing activity, engagement and campaign performance to management.

Skills

Strategic marketing

Brand management

Content creation

Communication skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Marketing/Communications/Public Relations/Business Administration (Marketing)

Tools

Social media platforms

CMS/Website content

Email marketing

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Permanent

Marketing Manager

Steenberg, South Africa | Posted on 25/08/2026

Red Ember Recruitment is currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Marketing & Communications Manager to join a premium organisation within the hospitality, golf and lifestyle sector.

We are looking for a dynamic, creative and commercially minded marketing professional who can take ownership of the organisation’s marketing, communications and brand strategy. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening the brand, driving member and visitor engagement, enhancing the customer experience, supporting revenue growth and ensuring consistent, high-quality communication across all channels. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys combining strategic marketing with creative execution and who is confident managing multiple stakeholders, projects and communication platforms.

Marketing & Brand Management

• Lead and manage the organisation’s brand, ensuring a consistent and compelling brand identity across all marketing and communication channels.
• Develop and implement the marketing and communications strategy in line with business objectives.
• Drive brand awareness, engagement and positioning.
• Plan, create and publish high-quality marketing collateral.
• Coordinate and manage internal and external marketing and communication initiatives.
• Ensure all marketing activity aligns with established brand standards and guidelines.

Digital Marketing

• Manage the organisation’s digital presence, including:
  • Website
  • Social media platforms
  • Email marketing
  • Digital campaigns
• Develop, implement and optimise lead‑generation and promotional campaigns.
• Ensure digital content remains current, engaging, relevant and on brand.
• Identify opportunities to improve digital reach, engagement and conversion.

Content & Communications

• Create engaging marketing and communications content across multiple platforms.
• Write, edit and proofread:
  • Newsletters
  • Promotional material
  • Website content
  • Social media content
  • Digital communications
  • Marketing collateral
• Ensure all written communication maintains a professional and consistent brand tone.
• Coordinate content creation and maintain an effective marketing content calendar.

Public Relations & Reputation Management

• Manage and enhance the organisation’s public relations profile.
• Develop positive relationships with members, customers, guests, staff and the wider community.
• Support initiatives that strengthen brand reputation and public awareness.
• Ensure communication is professional, accurate and aligned with the organisation’s brand values.

Events & Content Creation

• Attend events and activations to capture relevant photography, video and other content.
• Ensure events and initiatives receive appropriate marketing exposure.
• Develop content for newsletters, social media, websites and other marketing channels.
• Coordinate with photographers, designers, agencies and other external suppliers where required.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work closely with management and operational teams to understand marketing requirements.
• Collaborate with relevant business units to identify opportunities for cross‑promotion and increased engagement.
• Understand customer and stakeholder needs and use these insights to improve marketing initiatives and engagement.

Reporting & Analytic

• Monitor, analyse and report on the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and communication activities.
• Track relevant marketing and digital performance indicators.
• Evaluate campaign results and recommend improvements.
• Use data and market insights to support future marketing decisions.
• Report on marketing activity, engagement and campaign performance to manage ment.
  

Requirements

• Recognised degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration (Marketing) or a related field.
• 3–5 years’ progressive experience in a marketing, communications or brand management role.
• Experience managing social media platforms, website content and email marketing.
• Proven experience writing, editing and proofreading marketing content.
• Experience developing and implementing marketing campaigns.
• Strong understanding of brand management and marketing communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team.