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Applications are warmly invited for a In-Service Trainee Marketing role based in Midrand. We welcome candidates from every background across Gauteng who are ready to grow with us.
About This Position
The In-Service Trainee Marketing position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Gauteng. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Midrand and across the in-service training space.
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 Midrand team.
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 Midrand much easier.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the In-Service Trainee Marketing is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Gauteng is consistently high and consistently fair.
Working in Midrand
Working in Midrand means a place well-connected by Gautrain and major arterials, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Gauteng region, and the Midrand office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Midrand, Gauteng.
Many candidates already living within reach of Midrand cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Gauteng 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 Midrand.
Where You’ll Work
Importantly, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Midrand site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Practically speaking, 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.
On top of that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Gauteng.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the in-service training side of the business inside out. The Midrand group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
In addition, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Midrand 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.
Equal Opportunity
Beyond that, 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.
Importantly, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Gauteng.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Midrand.
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.
Daily Duties
- Support transformation and youth-development objectives of the organisation
- Support live projects under the guidance of senior team members
- Network with internal and external stakeholders during projects
- Capture data, prepare reports and assist with departmental administration
- Complete structured training modules and submit reflections to your mentor
- Develop core workplace skills such as communication, teamwork and time management
- Provide feedback to your mentor on learning gaps and goals
- Maintain a workplace logbook in line with your institution’s requirements
Who We’re Looking For
- Able to attend the placement location as scheduled, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong work ethic and professional behaviour at all times
- Strong academic record in your chosen field
- Commitment to youth-development and transformation objectives
- Currently studying toward a recognised qualification at NQF Level 5 or higher
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.