Work-Force
An opportunity has arisen for a Digital Marketing Specialist in Uitenhage. Suitably qualified candidates from across Eastern Cape are invited to apply.
About the Opportunity
The Digital Marketing Specialist vacancy forms part of how the Uitenhage branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the marketing jobs side of the business moving forward.
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 Uitenhage team.
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 Uitenhage teams, and the new Digital Marketing Specialist will feel that from the first week.
Crucially, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Uitenhage also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the marketing jobs side of the business inside out. The Uitenhage 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.
Crucially, the team mix in Uitenhage 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.
Growing With Us
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The marketing jobs space in Uitenhage offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Eastern Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Uitenhage team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Uitenhage have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
About Uitenhage
Working in Uitenhage means a place within the Coega Industrial Development Zone, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Eastern Cape region, and the Uitenhage office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Uitenhage 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.
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 Uitenhage.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape.
Your Workplace
Importantly, 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.
In addition, 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.
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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Uitenhage site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Key Responsibilities
- Create on-brand content for web, social, email and in-store
- Track campaign performance against KPIs and produce monthly reports
- Coordinate events, sponsorships and community activations
- Ensure all marketing complies with POPIA and consumer protection codes
- Manage brand assets, tone of voice and corporate identity guidelines
- Support sales teams with collateral, presentations and trade activations
- Brief and manage external creative, media and PR agencies
What You’ll Need
- Strong copywriting skills with a portfolio of published work
- Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, design and product teams
- Proven experience managing paid media campaigns
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Strong project management and organisational skills
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.