Campaign Manager

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Campaign Manager based in Cradock, Eastern Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the marketing jobs function.

Overview

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

Equally, 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.

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 Eastern Cape 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 Cradock much easier.

About Cradock

Cradock continues to grow as an employment hub in Eastern Cape, with near the Mthatha regional service centre. 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.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Cradock, Eastern 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 Cradock.

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

Day in the Life

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.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Cradock.

Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Eastern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

Importantly, the Cradock 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.

The Environment

Crucially, 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.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Cradock site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

In addition, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Eastern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Equally, 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.

What We Offer

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Cradock contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the marketing jobs space in Eastern Cape.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Eastern Cape.

On top of that, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Cradock keep progressing.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Cradock teams.

Meet the Team

Importantly, you will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the marketing jobs side of the business inside out. The Cradock 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.

On top of that, the team mix in Cradock reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Daily Duties

• Monitor brand reputation and respond to customer comments online
• Coordinate events, sponsorships and community activations
• Manage brand assets, tone of voice and corporate identity guidelines
• Support sales teams with collateral, presentations and trade activations
• Track campaign performance against KPIs and produce monthly reports

What You’ll Need

• Awareness of POPIA and consumer protection requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications or related field
• Working knowledge of CMS platforms (WordPress preferred)
• 2-4 years’ experience in a marketing or communications role
• Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, design and product teams
• Proven experience managing paid media campaigns
• Strong project management and organisational skills

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.