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Posted recently. Role: Marketing Assistant. Location: Komatipoort, Mpumalanga. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.
About This Position
This Marketing Assistant role sits within the marketing jobs function in Komatipoort. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Mpumalanga.
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 Marketing Assistant taking on this position.
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 Komatipoort teams, and the new Marketing Assistant will feel that from the first week.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Marketing Assistant 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.
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 Komatipoort much easier.
Why This Role
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Komatipoort contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the marketing jobs space in Mpumalanga.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Komatipoort teams.
Notably, 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 Komatipoort 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 Mpumalanga.
The Environment
Crucially, 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.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Mpumalanga. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Komatipoort site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Mpumalanga, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
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 Mpumalanga.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Komatipoort.
About Komatipoort
Working in Komatipoort means a place near the Secunda petrochemical hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Mpumalanga region, and the Komatipoort 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 Komatipoort, Mpumalanga.
Many candidates already living within reach of Komatipoort cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Mpumalanga 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 Komatipoort.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are reference and background checks conducted?
Yes. Reference, criminal and qualification checks are part of the standard pre-employment process.
Is this position open to candidates from other provinces?
Importantly, yes, although preference is generally given to candidates already based in or near the listed city.
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.
Is there opportunity for promotion?
Definitely. Strong performers regularly move into senior, supervisory or specialist roles within the business.
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.
What Your Day Looks Like
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.
Crucially, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Mpumalanga operations throw up the unexpected.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Komatipoort.
Importantly, the Komatipoort 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.
Career Growth
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The marketing jobs space in Komatipoort 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 Mpumalanga.
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 Komatipoort team member.
Notably, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Komatipoort have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.
Meet the Team
In addition, you will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the marketing jobs side of the business inside out. The Komatipoort group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
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 mix in Komatipoort 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.
Your Role
- Manage paid media budgets across Google, Meta and LinkedIn
- Optimise organic search performance through on-page and technical SEO
- Test, learn and iterate on creative, channels and audience targeting
- Maintain the editorial and content calendar across owned channels
- Monitor brand reputation and respond to customer comments online
What You’ll Need
- 2-4 years’ experience in a marketing or communications role
- Experience with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, HubSpot, etc.)
- Hands-on experience with Google Analytics, Search Console and Tag Manager
- Comfortable creating short-form video and social media content
- Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, design and product teams
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.