Brand Manager

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Brand Manager based in De Aar, Northern Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the marketing jobs function.

What This Role Involves

The organisation is investing in its De Aar operation, and this Brand Manager position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the marketing jobs function and contribute to the wider Northern Cape business.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the marketing jobs team in Northern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its De Aar teams, and the new Brand Manager will feel that from the first week.

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 De Aar much easier.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Northern Cape, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Northern Cape.

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 De Aar.

About De Aar

Working in De Aar means a place along the N14 trade route, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Northern Cape region, and the De Aar office benefits from those long-standing connections.

Many candidates already living within reach of De Aar cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape economy.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in De Aar, Northern Cape.

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 De Aar.

Growing With Us

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the marketing jobs team in De Aar have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in De Aar have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every De Aar 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.

Meet the Team

Notably, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the De Aar office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Northern Cape operations get busy.

Beyond that, the team mix in De Aar reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

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.

Core Functions

• Maintain the editorial and content calendar across owned channels
• Monitor brand reputation and respond to customer comments online
• Manage paid media budgets across Google, Meta and LinkedIn
• Manage email marketing journeys, segmentation and lifecycle automation
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform positioning
• Coordinate events, sponsorships and community activations

What You’ll Need

• Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, design and product teams
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications or related field
• Solid understanding of SEO and content marketing principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English
• Experience with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, HubSpot, etc.)
• Comfortable creating short-form video and social media content

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.