Work-Force
A Brand Manager is needed in Newcastle. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the KwaZulu-Natal operation.
What This Role Involves
An experienced Brand Manager is needed to support operations in Newcastle. The role forms part of how the business keeps its marketing jobs portfolio strong in KwaZulu-Natal.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Newcastle team on trust, and the Brand Manager role will feel that from week one.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Brand Manager to step into the marketing jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
Your Future Here
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the marketing jobs team in Newcastle have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Beyond that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Newcastle have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Newcastle team member.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Equally, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.
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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Newcastle.
The Environment
Equally, the environment is creative, deadline-driven and data-aware. Cross-functional work with sales, product and design is the norm, and ideas are tested with real audiences quickly.
Practically speaking, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in KwaZulu-Natal. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
On top of that, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Core Functions
- Ensure all marketing complies with POPIA and consumer protection codes
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform positioning
- Support sales teams with collateral, presentations and trade activations
- Manage email marketing journeys, segmentation and lifecycle automation
- Optimise organic search performance through on-page and technical SEO
- Monitor brand reputation and respond to customer comments online
- Brief and manage external creative, media and PR agencies
- Test, learn and iterate on creative, channels and audience targeting
Who We’re Looking For
- Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, design and product teams
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications or related field
- Strong project management and organisational skills
- Awareness of POPIA and consumer protection requirements
- Familiarity with the South African media and influencer landscape
- Creative thinker who can also analyse data and report on ROI
- 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.