Work-Force
A In-Service Trainee Marketing position is being filled in Jeffreys Bay. Suitable candidates from across Eastern Cape are invited to submit their applications for review.
Overview
This In-Service Trainee Marketing role sits within the in-service training function in Jeffreys Bay. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Eastern Cape.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the in-service training team in Eastern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the In-Service Trainee Marketing to step into the in-service training workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
Our Commitment to Transformation
The organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Jeffreys Bay.
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.
Meet the Team
Beyond that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Jeffreys Bay 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.
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.
Importantly, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Jeffreys Bay will be explained during the hiring process.
A Typical Day
Your day starts with a quick check-in with your mentor and a review of the tasks you’ll shadow or own. You spend time observing experienced colleagues, asking questions and trying small pieces of work yourself. As the day progresses, you capture notes for your logbook, attend team huddles and contribute where you can. The mix of structured learning, real workplace exposure and supportive feedback helps you turn classroom theory into skills you can actually use.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Jeffreys Bay.
Crucially, the Jeffreys Bay 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Comply with all company policies, codes of conduct and safety rules
- Apply theory from your studies to real workplace scenarios
- Shadow experienced professionals and learn department-specific processes
- Attend on-site and online learning sessions linked to your qualification
- Build a professional portfolio of evidence for your qualification
- Network with internal and external stakeholders during projects
- Capture data, prepare reports and assist with departmental administration
- Complete assessments and submit deliverables on time and to standard
Minimum Requirements
- Letter from your TVET college or university confirming the in-service training requirement
- Strong work ethic and professional behaviour at all times
- Able to attend the placement location as scheduled, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- Strong academic record in your chosen field
- Legally entitled to work in South Africa for the duration of the placement
- Available to commit to the full duration of the in-service placement
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.