Regional Marketing Manager (Media)

Kontak Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the media sector is seeking a Regional Marketing Manager in Sandton, Johannesburg. The role involves shaping marketing strategy, leading campaigns, and managing a growing team. Candidates should have a strong marketing background, leadership skills, and experience in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including medical aid and a performance-based bonus.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Provident Fund

Performance-based bonus

Qualifications

• 5+ years in marketing specific to media.
• 2+ years of strategic and team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and oversee regional marketing campaigns.
• Collaborate closely with sales, digital, and content teams.
• Analyze campaign performance and optimize for future initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Brand Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s in Marketing

Honours preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Regional Marketing Manager (Media) – Sandton, Johannesburg.

If you’re ready to step into a role where your ideas drive change, this one’s for you. Shape strategy, own campaign execution, and lead a growing regional team in a fast-paced, high-impact media environment.
You’ll also be the go-to expert for all things marketing — the subject matter expert trusted to guide decisions and drive results.

R65 000 – R78 000 CTC per month + Medical Aid, Provident Fund, Performance-based bonus.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Marketing, Communications or Business (Honours preferred)
• 5 or more years in marketing specific to media
• 2 or more years of strategic and team management experience
• Experience in a media environment or advertising agency is essential
• Must be confident, taking full ownership as the marketing subject matter expert
• Proven track record with integrated campaigns and digital media
• Strong brand management, stakeholder engagement, and content planning
• Excellent time management, budgeting, and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and campaign reporting
• Must thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
• A hands-on, resilient, and strategic mindset is non-negotiable

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, and oversee regional marketing campaigns across digital, events, and other media
• Ensure alignment with brand objectives and messaging
• Collaborate closely with sales, digital, and content teams
• Manage creative and media agencies to ensure quality and deadlines
• Analyze campaign performance and optimize for future initiatives
• Guide and develop a growing marketing team
• Handle budget planning, spend control, and reporting
• Drive brand engagement through integrated marketing and event activations
• Act as the subject matter expert for all marketing-related strategy and execution
• Apply analytical insights to refine campaign outcomes and team performance