Campaign Manager

Whether you are a seasoned Campaign Manager or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Aliwal North. The team hires on merit and across communities in Eastern Cape.

About the Opportunity

The organisation is investing in its Aliwal North operation, and this Campaign Manager position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the marketing jobs function and contribute to the wider Eastern Cape business.

Practically speaking, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Campaign Manager taking on this position.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Campaign 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.

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 Aliwal North much easier.

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the marketing jobs group in Aliwal North.

Based in Aliwal North

Notably, the role is based in Aliwal North, close to the East London Industrial Park. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Aliwal North and the broader Eastern Cape region.

Many candidates already living within reach of Aliwal North cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Aliwal North.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Aliwal North, Eastern Cape.

Career Growth

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The marketing jobs space in Aliwal North offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Eastern Cape.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Aliwal North team member.

Importantly, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Aliwal North have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Meet the Team

Practically speaking, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Aliwal North office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Eastern Cape operations get busy.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Notably, the team mix in Aliwal North reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

The Environment

Importantly, 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.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Eastern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Crucially, 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.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Aliwal North site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Day in the Life

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.

Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Eastern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

Practically speaking, the Aliwal North 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 Aliwal North.

What We Offer

Crucially, you will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Aliwal North colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the marketing jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Aliwal North teams.

Importantly, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Aliwal North keep progressing.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Eastern Cape.

Key Outputs

• Test, learn and iterate on creative, channels and audience targeting
• Manage brand assets, tone of voice and corporate identity guidelines
• Brief and manage external creative, media and PR agencies
• Manage email marketing journeys, segmentation and lifecycle automation
• Create on-brand content for web, social, email and in-store
• Maintain the editorial and content calendar across owned channels
• Support sales teams with collateral, presentations and trade activations

Essential Criteria

• Experience with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, HubSpot, etc.)
• Comfortable creating short-form video and social media content
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications or related field
• Familiarity with the South African media and influencer landscape
• Hands-on experience with Google Analytics, Search Console and Tag Manager

Equally, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.