Marketing Manager (Digital & Events)

MECS Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic Marketing Manager is sought to lead digital and event marketing initiatives in Johannesburg. This role focuses on building brand awareness, managing marketing strategies, and executing impactful campaigns online and through in-person experiences, requiring strong project management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in marketing with strong digital and events experience.
• Proven record in integrated campaign execution.
• Knowledge of the South African market and digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement annual marketing strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead digital campaigns across social media, email, and web.
• Plan and execute events such as product launches and conferences.

Skills

Digital Marketing

Event Management

Communication

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field

Tools

Google Analytics

HubSpot

Salesforce

Meta Suite

Job description

A dynamic and results-driven Marketing Manager is sought to lead integrated digital and event marketing initiatives across South Africa. This role focuses on building brand awareness, generating leads, and delivering impactful campaigns both online and through in-person experiences.

POSITION INFO :

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement annual marketing strategies aligned with business goals.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to guide positioning.
• Manage marketing budgets and measure campaign ROI.

Digital Marketing

• Lead digital campaigns across social media, email, paid media, and web.
• Manage digital presence including SEO / SEM, website, and Google Ads.
• Use tools like Google Analytics, Meta Suite, and CRM platforms (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce) to track performance.
• Collaborate with teams and agencies to boost engagement.

Event Marketing & Management

• Plan and execute events such as product launches, conferences, and activations.
• Manage venues, vendors, , and budgets.
• Align event strategies with business development goals.
• Conduct post-event analysis and reporting.

Brand & Communication

• Maintain consistent brand messaging.
• Support PR and media relations.
• Develop tailored marketing collateral.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• 5–7 years in marketing with strong digital and events experience.
• Proven record in integrated campaign execution.
• Knowledge of the South African market and digital platforms.
• Event management experience and local supplier knowledge.
• Strong communication, project management, and analytical skills.
• Willingness to travel for events.

Preferred :

• B2B experience.
• Familiarity with POPIA.
• Creative problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.

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