Marketing Assistant

An opportunity has arisen for a Marketing Assistant in Durban. Suitably qualified candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal are invited to apply.

About This Position

This Marketing Assistant role sits within the marketing jobs function in Durban. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across KwaZulu-Natal.

The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Durban team on trust, and the Marketing Assistant role will feel that from week one.

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 Durban much easier.

About Durban

On top of that, the role is based in Durban, within the Pietermaritzburg administrative centre. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Durban and the broader KwaZulu-Natal region.

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 Durban.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

Why Join Us

Beyond that, 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 marketing jobs from your base in Durban. Many colleagues across KwaZulu-Natal have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.

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

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 Durban keep progressing.

Key Outputs

• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform positioning
• Maintain the editorial and content calendar across owned channels
• Ensure all marketing complies with POPIA and consumer protection codes
• Manage paid media budgets across Google, Meta and LinkedIn
• Create on-brand content for web, social, email and in-store
• Coordinate events, sponsorships and community activations
• Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels
• Manage brand assets, tone of voice and corporate identity guidelines

Who We’re Looking For

• Creative thinker who can also analyse data and report on ROI
• Awareness of POPIA and consumer protection requirements
• Familiarity with the South African media and influencer landscape
• Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, design and product teams
• Proven experience managing paid media campaigns
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications or related field
• Solid understanding of SEO and content marketing principles

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.