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Whether you are a seasoned Brand Manager or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Richards Bay. The team hires on merit and across communities in KwaZulu-Natal.
What This Role Involves
An experienced Brand Manager is needed to support operations in Richards Bay. 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 Richards Bay team on trust, and the Brand Manager role will feel that from week one.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Brand Manager is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in KwaZulu-Natal is consistently high and consistently fair.
Why Join Us
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Richards Bay contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the marketing jobs space in KwaZulu-Natal.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Richards Bay teams.
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 KwaZulu-Natal.
Working in Richards Bay
Notably, the role is based in Richards Bay, along the lush KZN North Coast. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Richards Bay and the broader KwaZulu-Natal region.
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 Richards Bay.
Many candidates already living within reach of Richards Bay cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local KwaZulu-Natal economy.
Your Team
Importantly, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Richards Bay office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when KwaZulu-Natal operations get busy.
Equally, the team mix in Richards Bay 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Test, learn and iterate on creative, channels and audience targeting
- Brief and manage external creative, media and PR agencies
- Optimise organic search performance through on-page and technical SEO
- Manage email marketing journeys, segmentation and lifecycle automation
- Support sales teams with collateral, presentations and trade activations
- Maintain the editorial and content calendar across owned channels
- Monitor brand reputation and respond to customer comments online
What You’ll Need
- Strong copywriting skills with a portfolio of published work
- Hands-on experience with Google Analytics, Search Console and Tag Manager
- Strong project management and organisational skills
- Working knowledge of CMS platforms (WordPress preferred)
- Comfortable creating short-form video and social media content
- 2-4 years’ experience in a marketing or communications role
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications or related field
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.