Work-Force
A vacancy has been confirmed for a Marketing Assistant based in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will join an established team within the marketing jobs function.
About the Opportunity
An experienced Marketing Assistant is needed to support operations in Ballito. The role forms part of how the business keeps its marketing jobs portfolio strong in KwaZulu-Natal.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Marketing Assistant 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.
Based in Ballito
Working in Ballito means a place close to the Durban Harbour logistics hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the KwaZulu-Natal region, and the Ballito office benefits from those long-standing connections.
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 Ballito.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal.
Your Future Here
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the marketing jobs team in Ballito have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
On top of that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Ballito 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 Ballito team member.
Key Outputs
- Coordinate events, sponsorships and community activations
- Ensure all marketing complies with POPIA and consumer protection codes
- Test, learn and iterate on creative, channels and audience targeting
- Monitor brand reputation and respond to customer comments online
- Manage brand assets, tone of voice and corporate identity guidelines
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform positioning
- Brief and manage external creative, media and PR agencies
- Manage paid media budgets across Google, Meta and LinkedIn
Minimum Requirements
- Strong copywriting skills with a portfolio of published work
- Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, design and product teams
- Comfortable creating short-form video and social media content
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Strong project management and organisational skills
Importantly, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.