Work-Force
An opportunity has arisen for a Digital Marketing Specialist in Ladysmith. Suitably qualified candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal are invited to apply.
What This Role Involves
This Digital Marketing Specialist role sits within the marketing jobs function in Ladysmith. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across KwaZulu-Natal.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Ladysmith also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Equal Opportunity
On top of that, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across KwaZulu-Natal, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
Practically speaking, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for KwaZulu-Natal.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Ladysmith.
About the Team
On top of that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Ladysmith office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when KwaZulu-Natal operations get busy.
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.
Notably, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Ladysmith will be explained during the hiring process.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform positioning
- Track campaign performance against KPIs and produce monthly reports
- Manage brand assets, tone of voice and corporate identity guidelines
- Manage paid media budgets across Google, Meta and LinkedIn
- Brief and manage external creative, media and PR agencies
Minimum Requirements
- Working knowledge of CMS platforms (WordPress preferred)
- Familiarity with the South African media and influencer landscape
- Proven experience managing paid media campaigns
- Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, design and product teams
- Comfortable creating short-form video and social media content
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.