Senior Manager: Brand & Marketing

Medi Clinic; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 80 000 - 110 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Stellenbosch seeks a Senior Manager: Marketing to operationalise divisional marketing strategies. You will oversee omnichannel marketing campaigns, ensure brand quality, and support regional teams. The ideal candidate has at least 6 years of marketing experience, including 3 years in a managerial role. Strong teamwork and stakeholder engagement skills are essential. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in a marketing role, with at least 3 years at a managerial level.
• Hands-on experience managing omnichannel marketing campaigns (B2C).
• Proven experience coordinating with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute integrated, full-funnel marketing campaigns across various channels.
• Lead the planning and execution of sponsorships and health-related events.
• Ensure consistent application of the brand identity and maintain brand quality.

Skills

Omnichannel Marketing Execution

Brand Implementation & Custodianship

Sponsorship & Event Activation

Marketing Administration & Budget Tracking

Digital Platforms (Social, CRM, Web)

Stakeholder Engagement & Influence

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field

Honours or Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing, Brand Management, or Digital Communication

Certifications in Google Ads, Meta Business, CRM tools, or project management

Job description

Closing Information

Location: Stellenbosch, South Africa

Closing date: 14/01/2026

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Fiona Simone Anderson

Reference number: 65978

Employment type: Permanent

PLEASE NOTE: If you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract, please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile.

Main Purpose of Job

To operationalise the divisional marketing strategy through the execution of integrated marketing plans, full funnel consumer campaigns, and regional support initiatives. This role ensures delivery of omnichannel brand presence, activation of sponsorships and events, and alignment of hospital-level marketing execution with corporate brand standards. The Senior Manager: Marketing also oversees logistical and administrative coordination within the marketing function to support campaign effectiveness and brand integrity.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Omnichannel campaign execution: Plan and execute integrated, full-funnel consumer marketing campaigns across digital, traditional, CRM, and social channels. Drive measurable lead generation and brand awareness.
• Brand implementation & management: Ensure consistent application of the brand identity across internal and external marketing materials, hospital collateral, and digital assets. Maintain brand quality and adherence to guidelines.
• Regional & hospital marketing support: Act as the central point of coordination for hospital-level marketing initiatives. Support regional teams with campaigns, collateral, and tools to drive local patient acquisition and brand awareness.
• Sponsorship & event activation: Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of sponsorships and health-related events, ensuring alignment with brand strategy, operational excellence, and commercial impact.
• Administrative and logistical marketing support: Manage day-to-day operations including vendor coordination, budget tracking, marketing calendars, internal approvals, and compliance. Ensure seamless marketing function delivery.
• Team collaboration & cross‑functional coordination: Collaborate closely with creative studios, analytics teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure campaigns are insight-led and aligned with business priorities.
• People Management: Lead, develop, and inspire the team to deliver high performance, build capacity, and foster engagement aligned to organisational values.

Required Education

Essential Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field

Desired Education:

• Honours or Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing, Brand Management, or Digital Communication
• Certifications in Google Ads, Meta Business, CRM tools, or project management

Required Experience

Essential Experience:

• 6+ years in a marketing role, with at least 3 years at a managerial level
• Hands‑on experience managing omnichannel marketing campaigns (B2C)
• Proven experience coordinating with cross‑functional teams and external partners
• Familiarity with brand implementation across digital and physical environments

Desired Experience:

• Exposure to healthcare, wellness, or service industries
• Experience supporting decentralised operations or regional teams
• Sponsorship and event execution experience in a regulated industry

Required Job Skills and Knowledge

• Omnichannel Marketing Execution
• Brand Implementation & Custodianship
• Sponsorship & Event Activation
• Marketing Administration & Budget Tracking
• Digital Platforms (Social, CRM, Web)
• Sponsorship & Event Marketing
• Budgeting & Financial Acumen
• Visual Identity and Design Principles
• Stakeholder Engagement & Influence

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.