YES Programme Candidate: Marketing

Curro Holdings Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 58,000 - 67,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend-based opportunity

12-month contract

Job summary

Curro seeks a YES Programme Candidate: Marketing (part-time) at Meridian Pinehurst in Durbanville to commence duties in January 2027, offering hands-on marketing experience and exposure to campaigns. This stipend-based 12-month contract emphasises creativity, teamwork, and brand consistency within Curro’s values.

The role supports marketing projects, event coordination, and reporting, with a focus on social media and content collection. Eligibility includes 18–34 years old and prior unemployment.

Qualifications

• South African youth between 18 and 34 years old.
• Must be previously unemployed.
• Stipend range: R5 241,00 – R6 000,00 per month.
• Qualification in Marketing, Communications, Media Studies, or related field (advantageous).
• SACE registration (provisional or conditional accepted).
• Living close to the Curro school you are applying for.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for marketing and communication.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literacy – proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media platforms.
• Organisational skills – able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Attention to detail – accuracy in content creation and reporting.
• Team collaboration – willingness to support colleagues and learn from feedback.
• Soft skills & work ethic – punctual, reliable, professional, trustworthy, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the creation and distribution of marketing materials (flyers, posters, newsletters).
• Support social media content planning, posting and engagement.
• Help coordinate school events, open days, and promotional activities.
• Assist with photography, videography, and content collection for campaigns.
• Maintain databases and mailing lists for communication.
• Provide administrative support for marketing projects and reporting.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure brand consistency.
• Uphold Curro’s ethos and values through professionalism, creativity, and teamwork.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Creativity

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Punctual

Enthusiasm for marketing

Work ethic

Education

Degree in Marketing/Communications

SACE registration (provisional or conditional)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media platforms

Job description

Curro is an independent schooling provider that offers quality education from the early childhood development phase to Grade 12. Curro prides itself on providing an ethical, values-based environment and offers learner-centric, balanced, innovative and relevant curricula across schools.

Curro seeks to appoint YES Programme Candidate: Marketing (part-time) at Meridian Pinehurst in Durbanville to commence duties in January 2027

Vacancy Reference: MERI/2027/MARK

Curro is calling YOU to join our team as a Marketing Assistant (YES Candidate). This is your chance to gain hands‑on experience in marketing, support exciting campaigns, and build skills that will take your career forward.

Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.

Key performance areas

• Assist with the creation and distribution of marketing materials (flyers, posters, newsletters).
• Support social media content planning, posting and engagement.
• Help coordinate school events, open days, and promotional activities.
• Assist with photography, videography, and content collection for campaigns.
• Maintain databases and mailing lists for communication.
• Provide administrative support for marketing projects and reporting.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure brand consistency.
• Uphold Curro’s ethos and values through professionalism, creativity, and teamwork.

Qualifications, experience and skills

• South African youth between 18 and 34 years old.
• Must be previously unemployed.
• Stipend range: R5 241,00 – R6 000,00 per month.
• Qualification in Marketing, Communications, Media Studies, or related field (advantageous).
• SACE registration (provisional or conditional accepted).
• Living close to the Curro school you are applying for.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for marketing and communication.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literacy – proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media platforms.
• Organisational skills – able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Attention to detail – accuracy in content creation and reporting.
• Team collaboration – willingness to support colleagues and learn from feedback.
• Soft skills & work ethic – punctual, reliable, professional, trustworthy, and eager to learn.

Please note: This is a stipend-based opportunity (not a salary). This is a 12‑month contract position

NB: Please note that if you are found to apply for two or more positions that you do not qualify for in the least, you will be blocked from the system for 30 days. This is due to a large volume of applicants who are abusing the system.

NB: Please remember and take note before applying that this is a temporary / contract position.

Consent to use your personal information:
By submitting your application, you give Curro the right to process your personal information as required for recruitment purposes in alignment with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). You have the right to ask what information is used when and how and to revoke consent at any time.
Head office: Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa
https://www.curro.co.za