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Listing live now. Role: In-Service Trainee Marketing. Location: Phuthaditjhaba, Free State. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.
About the Opportunity
This In-Service Trainee Marketing role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Phuthaditjhaba. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the in-service training pipeline across Free State.
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 Phuthaditjhaba team.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the In-Service Trainee Marketing is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Free State is consistently high and consistently fair.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the In-Service Trainee Marketing to step into the in-service training workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the in-service training team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Phuthaditjhaba much easier.
Meet the Team
The team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Phuthaditjhaba 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.
Beyond that, the team mix in Phuthaditjhaba 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.
Why This Role
In addition, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in in-service training from your base in Phuthaditjhaba. Many colleagues across Free State have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
Equally, 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 Phuthaditjhaba keep progressing.
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.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Phuthaditjhaba teams.
The Environment
In addition, the environment is structured for learning, with experienced mentors, clear expectations and steady feedback. You will be treated as part of the team while you build practical skills.
Practically speaking, 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 Free State. 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 Phuthaditjhaba site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Equal Opportunity
Notably, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Phuthaditjhaba.
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 Free State.
A Typical Day
Your day starts with a quick check-in with your mentor and a review of the tasks you’ll shadow or own. You spend time observing experienced colleagues, asking questions and trying small pieces of work yourself. As the day progresses, you capture notes for your logbook, attend team huddles and contribute where you can. The mix of structured learning, real workplace exposure and supportive feedback helps you turn classroom theory into skills you can actually use.
Notably, the Phuthaditjhaba 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 Phuthaditjhaba.
In addition, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.
Based in Phuthaditjhaba
Working in Phuthaditjhaba means a place close to the Bloemfontein judicial hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Phuthaditjhaba office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Phuthaditjhaba 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.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State.
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 Phuthaditjhaba.
Growing With Us
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The in-service training space in Phuthaditjhaba 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.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Phuthaditjhaba team member.
In addition, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Phuthaditjhaba have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
Your Role
- Complete assessments and submit deliverables on time and to standard
- Attend on-site and online learning sessions linked to your qualification
- Shadow experienced professionals and learn department-specific processes
- Complete structured training modules and submit reflections to your mentor
- Apply theory from your studies to real workplace scenarios
- Capture data, prepare reports and assist with departmental administration
Essential Criteria
- Legally entitled to work in South Africa for the duration of the placement
- References from your institution or previous employers
- Available to commit to the full duration of the in-service placement
- Clear criminal record verified through approved screening
- Reliable transport to the placement location
- Willingness to learn, take feedback and adapt quickly
- Strong work ethic and professional behaviour at all times
Equally, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.