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A In-Service Trainee Marketing position is being filled in Vanderbijlpark. Suitable candidates from across Gauteng are invited to submit their applications for review.
What This Role Involves
An experienced In-Service Trainee Marketing is needed to support operations in Vanderbijlpark. The role forms part of how the business keeps its in-service training portfolio strong in Gauteng.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Vanderbijlpark team on trust, and the In-Service Trainee Marketing role will feel that from week one.
Crucially, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Vanderbijlpark also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the in-service training team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Vanderbijlpark much easier.
Your Workplace
In addition, the environment is structured for learning, with experienced mentors, clear expectations and steady feedback. You will be treated as part of the team while you build practical skills.
Practically speaking, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Gauteng. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Vanderbijlpark site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Equally, 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.
Diversity and Inclusion
Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Vanderbijlpark.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Vanderbijlpark.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Gauteng.
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.
Why Join Us
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Vanderbijlpark colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the in-service training side of the business properly, day in and day out.
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 Gauteng.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Vanderbijlpark teams.
Equally, 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 Vanderbijlpark keep progressing.
Meet the Team
Importantly, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Vanderbijlpark office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Gauteng operations get busy.
Notably, the team mix in Vanderbijlpark reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
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.
Daily Duties
- Complete structured training modules and submit reflections to your mentor
- Complete assessments and submit deliverables on time and to standard
- Maintain a workplace logbook in line with your institution’s requirements
- Attend on-site and online learning sessions linked to your qualification
- Apply theory from your studies to real workplace scenarios
- Support transformation and youth-development objectives of the organisation
- Provide feedback to your mentor on learning gaps and goals
What You’ll Need
- Legally entitled to work in South Africa for the duration of the placement
- Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Reliable transport to the placement location
- Willingness to learn, take feedback and adapt quickly
- Currently studying toward a recognised qualification at NQF Level 5 or higher
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.