Work-Force
An opportunity has arisen for a Marketing Coordinator in Welkom. Suitably qualified candidates from across Free State are invited to apply.
About This Position
The Marketing Coordinator vacancy forms part of how the Welkom branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the marketing jobs side of the business moving forward.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Welkom team.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Marketing Coordinator 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.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the marketing jobs group in Welkom.
Why This Role
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Welkom contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the marketing jobs space in Free State.
Equally, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Crucially, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
About the Team
Equally, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Welkom office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State operations get busy.
Notably, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Welkom will be explained during the hiring process.
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.
About Welkom
Welkom continues to grow as an employment hub in Free State, with close to the Bloemfontein judicial hub. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
Many candidates already living within reach of Welkom cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
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 Welkom.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Welkom, Free State.
Your Future Here
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the marketing jobs team in Welkom 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 Welkom have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Welkom team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Diversity and Inclusion
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Welkom.
In addition, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Welkom.
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.
On top of that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Free State.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Support sales teams with collateral, presentations and trade activations
- Brief and manage external creative, media and PR agencies
- Ensure all marketing complies with POPIA and consumer protection codes
- Test, learn and iterate on creative, channels and audience targeting
- Maintain the editorial and content calendar across owned channels
- Create on-brand content for web, social, email and in-store
Who We’re Looking For
- Strong copywriting skills with a portfolio of published work
- Comfortable creating short-form video and social media content
- Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, design and product teams
- Solid understanding of SEO and content marketing principles
- Experience with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, HubSpot, etc.)
- Proven experience managing paid media campaigns
- Familiarity with the South African media and influencer landscape
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.