Senior Administrator / Marketing Co-ordinator – Bellville

West Coast Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing firm in Cape Town seeks a detail-oriented Senior Administrator / Marketing Co-ordinator. The role involves managing marketing operations, coordinating team communication, and supporting product development initiatives. The ideal candidate has a tertiary qualification in Marketing or Business and over 3 years of relevant experience, along with strong organizational and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily marketing operations and coordinate communication within teams.
• Oversee stock and sample distribution for product launches.
• Conduct research on industry trends and consumer behavior.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking ability

Project management

Initiative

Education

Tertiary qualification in Marketing, Business, or Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint)

Job description

Senior Administrator / Marketing Co-ordinator Bellville

Salary: R20,000 - R25,000 per month

A dynamic and detail-oriented Senior Administrator / Marketing Co-ordinator is needed to provide administrative and project management support to the Marketing Department, including the Brand Team and New Product Development (NPD) Team. This role involves managing daily marketing operations, coordinating communication, and ensuring seamless project execution across teams and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

1. Recipe development and testing, including cooking and baking product functionality tests.
2. Uploading recipes to the brand website.
3. Coordinating communication between the Marketing Team, internal teams, and external stakeholders.
4. Managing influencer partnerships.
5. Overseeing stock and sample distribution for NPD launches and listings across regions and agencies.
6. Handling courier logistics for suppliers, media, agencies, influencers, and consumers.
7. Assisting with procurement projects, including branded merchandise, prizes, and corporate gifts.
8. Supporting the development and maintenance of marketing materials (presentations, reports, certificates, etc.).
9. Organising and managing marketing store rooms and inventory records.
10. Coordinating team, brand, and company events.
11. Administering Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiatives, donation requests, and marketing sample distribution.
12. Managing monthly billings (CEs, POs, invoices) with suppliers and internal departments.
13. Coordinating virtual and in-person events, including logistics, vendor management, and post-event reporting.
14. Conducting research on industry trends, competitor activities, consumer behavior, and in-store brand presence.
15. Supporting marketing, product development, and sales-related initiatives.
16. Assisting the NPD Team with sample mixing and product benchmarking.
17. Arranging product samples and hampers.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong organisational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Proactive and able to take initiative.
• Ability to plan and manage projects efficiently.
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Marketing, Business, or Administration.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint).