Marketing Specialist

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Hybrid work

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks a Marketing Specialist to support our marketing team with campaign execution, content creation, and market research. This role blends remote flexibility with in-office collaboration in Tembisa, focusing on brand awareness and lead generation across the Gauteng region.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field with 1–3 years of experience and is proficient in social media, content creation tools, and basic analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of marketing experience.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and basic marketing analytics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work in a hybrid work model.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels.
• Create content for social media, blogs, emails, and websites with brand voice consistency.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities.
• Monitor social media, respond to inquiries, and engage with the online community.
• Support planning and coordination of marketing events and promotions.
• Track and report on key marketing metrics and campaign performance.

Skills

Social media

Content creation

Marketing analytics

Written communication

Verbal communication

Content creation tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications or related

Tools

Content creation tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and creative Marketing Specialist to join their team in Tembisa . This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, blending remote flexibility with in-office collaboration. You will play a key role in supporting the marketing department's initiatives, contributing to campaign execution, content creation, and market research. This position is ideal for an individual with a foundational understanding of marketing principles who is eager to learn and grow within a supportive team environment. You will work closely with the Marketing Manager to implement strategies that drive brand awareness and lead generation, contributing to the overall success of marketing efforts within the Gauteng region.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels.
• Create compelling content for social media, blog posts, email newsletters, and website updates, ensuring brand voice consistency.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify new opportunities and inform marketing strategies.
• Monitor social media channels, respond to inquiries, and engage with the online community.
• Support the planning and coordination of marketing events and promotional activities.
• Track and report on key marketing metrics and campaign performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in marketing or a similar role.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, content creation tools, and basic marketing analytics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a hybrid work model.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential for annual bonuses.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between remote and office work.
• Medical aid and provident fund contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in marketing disciplines.
• A collaborative team environment with a focus on employee growth and support.