Marketing Specialist - South Africa

Hatch Ltd.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Marketing Specialist in Johannesburg, Gauteng. In this role, you will develop marketing materials, assist in campaigns, and collaborate with subject matter experts. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Marketing or a related field, along with 3-5 years of relevant experience. Strong communication and project management skills are crucial, and familiarity with the construction or technology sectors is beneficial. Join a diverse team focused on innovative solutions and positive impact.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of work experience in marketing or a related field.
• Strong understanding of marketing principles and best practices.
• Experience in the construction, engineering, or technology industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing marketing campaigns.
• Create marketing literature and press releases.
• Support events, conferences, and tradeshows.
• Conduct market research for service and product development.

Skills

Strong written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Technical writing skills

Creative writing skills

Client relationship management

Adaptability

Customer service skills

Project management

Education

College Diploma or University Degree in Marketing, Technical Writing or Journalism

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Marketing Specialist - South Africa

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID: 97454

Job Category: Marketing

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

As part of our Shared Services group, comprised of Finance, Marketing, Communications, Human Resources, Commercial, Legal and Facilities, we support the business achieve their goals through a range of strong technical capabilities. We ensure delivery of services through the skills of our people, methodologies, and systems.

Role Summary

The Marketing Specialist will assist in the development of client and company-facing marketing materials and events. The individual will be involved with our subject matter experts and will be responsible for converting technical and business content into client literature, press releases, award submissions and other advertising materials. The individual will work within a collaborative team environment and will provide direction into the content and pictorial information to create and compliment marketing campaigns and business objectives. The resulting materials will be used globally for both print and digital campaigns.

In addition to day-to-day responsibilities, this role is an opportunity to contribute to the evolution of Hatch’s marketing services. And so, we’re looking for a candidate who can combine technical excellence, strong communication skills and project management capabilities with an ability to challenge our thinking, make a difference, and create positive change.

As part of the global Marketing & Communications team, the Marketing Specialist’s responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the development and execution of marketing campaigns that meet business needs.
• Assisting in the development of both professional services and product marketing literature (e.g., annual reviews, brochures, sell sheets, case studies, presentations, etc.).
• Assisting in the development of press releases identifying Hatch’s unique capabilities and services.
• Assisting in the development of awards submissions and supporting materials for industry and professional recognition.
• Supporting industry events, conferences and tradeshows.
• Converting technical and engineering content into client-facing materials that may be consumed by a non-technical audience.
• Conducting market research in support of new service and product development, and client and competitor intelligence.
• Liaise directly with leadership outside of the marketing department and across various disciplines, practices, and geographies.
• Exercise excellent listening and comprehension abilities.
• Work as part of the overall global marketing team to continually innovate, refresh, update, and fulfil Hatch’s marketing objectives.

This role is well-suited for a self-motivated team player with strong critical thinking, problem-solving and project management abilities. The successful candidate can work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while managing and prioritizing multiple tasks and attending to details.

The ideal candidate possesses:

• A College Diploma or University Degree in the field of Marketing, Technical Writing or Journalism, and 3-5 years of work experience.
• Strong written communication, organizational and time management skills.
• Technical and creative writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet all deadlines.
• Strong understanding of client relationship management and/or industry best practices.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Adaptability in a dynamic, complex and fast past delivery environment.
• Creativity and experience with a wide range of innovative marketing approaches.
• Professional and friendly attitude with excellent customer service skills.
• Experience gathering and analyzing business requirements and highly technical information.
• Experience working in the construction, engineering or technology industries would be an asset.
• Strong computer skills and experience with Adobe Creative Suite would be an asset.
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions.

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.