Work-Force
Whether you are a seasoned Campaign Manager or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Grahamstown. The team hires on merit and across communities in Eastern Cape.
About This Position
This Campaign Manager role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Grahamstown. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the marketing jobs pipeline across Eastern Cape.
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.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Eastern Cape, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
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 Grahamstown.
Based in Grahamstown
Working in Grahamstown means a place within the Coega Industrial Development Zone, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Eastern Cape region, and the Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown.
Many candidates already living within reach of Grahamstown 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.
Where You’ll Work
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.
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.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Test, learn and iterate on creative, channels and audience targeting
- Coordinate events, sponsorships and community activations
- Support sales teams with collateral, presentations and trade activations
- Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels
- Manage email marketing journeys, segmentation and lifecycle automation
What You’ll Need
- Strong copywriting skills with a portfolio of published work
- Comfortable creating short-form video and social media content
- Creative thinker who can also analyse data and report on ROI
- Proven experience managing paid media campaigns
- Awareness of POPIA and consumer protection requirements
- Working knowledge of CMS platforms (WordPress preferred)
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.