Senior Manager: Brand & Marketing

Mediclinic International; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Stellenbosch is looking for a Senior Manager: Marketing. The role involves executing integrated marketing strategies and managing brand presence through omnichannel campaigns and events. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of marketing experience, including managerial responsibilities. You will lead a team and ensure brand consistency across platforms. This permanent position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector, with a closing date of 14/01/2026.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in a marketing role, with at least 3 years at a managerial level.
• Proven experience coordinating with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Familiarity with brand implementation across digital and physical environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute integrated, full-funnel consumer marketing campaigns.
• Ensure consistent application of the brand identity across materials.
• Lead the planning and execution of sponsorships and health-related events.
• Manage day-to-day operations including vendor coordination and budget tracking.
• Collaborate closely with creative studios and analytics teams.
• Lead, develop, and inspire the marketing team.

Skills

Brand Implementation & Custodianship

Sponsorship & Event Activation

Marketing Administration & Budget Tracking

Digital Platforms (Social, CRM, Web)

Budgeting & Financial Acumen

Visual Identity and Design Principles

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

Job description

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

• 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

• 6+ years in a marketing role, with at least 3 years at a managerial level
• 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

• 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.

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

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Closing date: 14/01/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Fiona Simone Anderson
Reference number: 65978
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