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Posted recently. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Campaign Manager in Newcastle, and we encourage applicants from across KwaZulu-Natal to consider this opportunity.
What This Role Involves
This Campaign Manager role sits within the marketing jobs function in Newcastle. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across KwaZulu-Natal.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the marketing jobs team in KwaZulu-Natal make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Campaign Manager is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in KwaZulu-Natal is consistently high and consistently fair.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the marketing jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Newcastle much easier.
Why Join Us
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Newcastle contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the marketing jobs space in KwaZulu-Natal.
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.
Notably, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Where You’ll Work
On top of that, 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.
Crucially, 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 KwaZulu-Natal.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Newcastle site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
About Newcastle
Notably, the role is based in Newcastle, within the Pietermaritzburg administrative centre. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Newcastle and the broader KwaZulu-Natal region.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal.
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 Newcastle.
Many candidates already living within reach of Newcastle cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local KwaZulu-Natal economy.
Your Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the marketing jobs side of the business inside out. The Newcastle group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
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.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Practically speaking, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Newcastle will be explained during the hiring process.
Core Functions
- Coordinate events, sponsorships and community activations
- Manage email marketing journeys, segmentation and lifecycle automation
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform positioning
- Manage paid media budgets across Google, Meta and LinkedIn
- Create on-brand content for web, social, email and in-store
- Brief and manage external creative, media and PR agencies
Who We’re Looking For
- Proven experience managing paid media campaigns
- Solid understanding of SEO and content marketing principles
- Working knowledge of CMS platforms (WordPress preferred)
- Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, design and product teams
- 2-4 years’ experience in a marketing or communications role
- Familiarity with the South African media and influencer landscape
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.