Marketing Assistant

Looking for your next move as a Marketing Assistant in George? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Western Cape.

About the Opportunity

This Marketing Assistant role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for George. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the marketing jobs pipeline across Western Cape.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the marketing jobs team in Western Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

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 George.

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 George much easier.

Based in George

The role is based in George, near the V&A Waterfront precinct. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across George and the broader Western Cape region.

Many candidates already living within reach of George cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western 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 George.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in George, Western Cape.

Your Future Here

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The marketing jobs space in George 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 Western Cape.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every George team member.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in George have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.

The Environment

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.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the George site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Notably, 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 Western Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Why Join Us

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in George contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the marketing jobs space in Western Cape.

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

Beyond 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 George 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 Western Cape.

A Typical Day

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.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in George.

Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Western Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

Practically speaking, the George 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.

Key Outputs

• Create on-brand content for web, social, email and in-store
• Track campaign performance against KPIs and produce monthly reports
• Manage brand assets, tone of voice and corporate identity guidelines
• Brief and manage external creative, media and PR agencies
• Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels
• Optimise organic search performance through on-page and technical SEO
• Support sales teams with collateral, presentations and trade activations
• Ensure all marketing complies with POPIA and consumer protection codes

Who We’re Looking For

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English
• Hands-on experience with Google Analytics, Search Console and Tag Manager
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications or related field
• Experience with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, HubSpot, etc.)
• Familiarity with the South African media and influencer landscape

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.