Work-Force
Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Email Marketing Specialist in Ficksburg, and we encourage applicants from across Free State to consider this opportunity.
The Role
This Email Marketing Specialist role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Ficksburg. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the marketing jobs pipeline across Free State.
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 Email Marketing Specialist taking on this position.
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 Ficksburg.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Email Marketing Specialist 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.
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 Ficksburg teams, and the new Email Marketing Specialist will feel that from the first week.
Meet the Team
On top of that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Ficksburg office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State 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.
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 Ficksburg reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Where You’ll Work
In addition, 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 Ficksburg site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Crucially, 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
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Ficksburg colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the marketing jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Ficksburg teams.
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 Free State.
Importantly, 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 Ficksburg keep progressing.
Common Questions
Is training provided for this position?
Yes. New joiners receive structured onboarding, and ongoing coaching and skills development are built into how the team operates.
Is this position open to recent graduates?
Importantly, yes. Provided the minimum requirements listed above are met, graduates are warmly encouraged to put their names forward.
Is there opportunity for promotion?
Definitely. Strong performers regularly move into senior, supervisory or specialist roles within the business.
Are reference and background checks conducted?
Importantly, yes. Reference, criminal and qualification checks are part of the standard pre-employment process.
What shift patterns apply to this role?
Shift patterns vary by site, but the role typically follows the standard operational hours of the relevant branch. The hiring team will walk you through the specifics during the interview.
About Ficksburg
Working in Ficksburg means a place near the Sasolburg industrial complex, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Ficksburg office benefits from those long-standing connections.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Ficksburg, Free State.
Many candidates already living within reach of Ficksburg cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State 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 Ficksburg.
What Your Day Looks Like
Crucially, 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.
Practically speaking, the Ficksburg 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 Ficksburg.
Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.
Equal Opportunity
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Free State, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Ficksburg.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Free State.
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.
Growing With Us
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The marketing jobs space in Ficksburg 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 Free State.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Ficksburg team member.
On top of that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Ficksburg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Key Outputs
- Ensure all marketing complies with POPIA and consumer protection codes
- Coordinate events, sponsorships and community activations
- Optimise organic search performance through on-page and technical SEO
- Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels
- Maintain the editorial and content calendar across owned channels
Essential Criteria
- Hands-on experience with Google Analytics, Search Console and Tag Manager
- Creative thinker who can also analyse data and report on ROI
- Solid understanding of SEO and content marketing principles
- Experience with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, HubSpot, etc.)
- Proven experience managing paid media campaigns
- Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, design and product teams
Practically speaking, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.