Work-Force
Whether you are a seasoned Campaign Manager or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Pietermaritzburg. The team hires on merit and across communities in KwaZulu-Natal.
About This Position
The organisation is investing in its Pietermaritzburg operation, and this Campaign Manager position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the marketing jobs function and contribute to the wider KwaZulu-Natal business.
Importantly, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Campaign Manager taking on this position.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Campaign Manager 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 Pietermaritzburg.
A Typical Day
You usually start by scanning campaign dashboards over coffee, checking performance against targets and flagging anything that needs attention. Mornings are often given to creative work — briefing designers, refining copy, planning the next content drop — while afternoons mix stakeholder meetings, agency calls and a steady stream of approvals. In between, you’re watching what competitors are doing, listening to what customers are saying online, and shaping the next set of experiments to push the brand forward.
Notably, the Pietermaritzburg 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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Pietermaritzburg.
Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when KwaZulu-Natal operations throw up the unexpected.
Meet the Team
Practically speaking, you will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the marketing jobs side of the business inside out. The Pietermaritzburg group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
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.
Practically speaking, the team mix in Pietermaritzburg reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Pietermaritzburg.
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.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Pietermaritzburg.
Based in Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg continues to grow as an employment hub in KwaZulu-Natal, with close to the Durban Harbour logistics 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.
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 Pietermaritzburg.
Many candidates already living within reach of Pietermaritzburg 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.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.
Your Role
- Create on-brand content for web, social, email and in-store
- Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels
- Manage email marketing journeys, segmentation and lifecycle automation
- Manage brand assets, tone of voice and corporate identity guidelines
- Coordinate events, sponsorships and community activations
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform positioning
- Optimise organic search performance through on-page and technical SEO
What You’ll Need
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Working knowledge of CMS platforms (WordPress preferred)
- Strong project management and organisational skills
- Proven experience managing paid media campaigns
- Strong copywriting skills with a portfolio of published work
- Familiarity with the South African media and influencer landscape
Crucially, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.