Work-Force
A vacancy has been confirmed for a Marketing Assistant based in Odendaalsrus, Free State. The successful candidate will join an established team within the marketing jobs function.
Overview
An experienced Marketing Assistant is needed to support operations in Odendaalsrus. The role forms part of how the business keeps its marketing jobs portfolio strong in Free State.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the marketing jobs team in Free State make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the marketing jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Odendaalsrus much easier.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Free State, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Free State.
What Your Day Looks Like
You usually start by scanning campaign dashboards over coffee, checking performance against targets and flagging anything that needs attention. Mornings are often given to creative work — briefing designers, refining copy, planning the next content drop — while afternoons mix stakeholder meetings, agency calls and a steady stream of approvals. In between, you’re watching what competitors are doing, listening to what customers are saying online, and shaping the next set of experiments to push the brand forward.
The Odendaalsrus office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Odendaalsrus.
Key Outputs
- Manage paid media budgets across Google, Meta and LinkedIn
- Optimise organic search performance through on-page and technical SEO
- Manage brand assets, tone of voice and corporate identity guidelines
- Brief and manage external creative, media and PR agencies
- Coordinate events, sponsorships and community activations
Candidate Profile
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications or related field
- Familiarity with the South African media and influencer landscape
- Creative thinker who can also analyse data and report on ROI
- Working knowledge of CMS platforms (WordPress preferred)
- 2-4 years’ experience in a marketing or communications role
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.