Work-Force
Applications are warmly invited for a Marketing Assistant role based in Colesberg. We welcome candidates from every background across Northern Cape who are ready to grow with us.
The Role
This Marketing Assistant role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Colesberg. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the marketing jobs pipeline across Northern Cape.
The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Colesberg operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
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 Colesberg teams, and the new Marketing Assistant will feel that from the first week.
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 Colesberg.
The Environment
On top of that, 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 Colesberg site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Northern Cape. 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.
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.
On top of that, the Colesberg 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 Colesberg.
Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
Your Team
Notably, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Colesberg office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Northern Cape operations get busy.
Importantly, the team mix in Colesberg 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.
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.
Growing With Us
Notably, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the marketing jobs team in Colesberg have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
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 Colesberg team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Colesberg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.
Your Role
- Track campaign performance against KPIs and produce monthly reports
- Coordinate events, sponsorships and community activations
- Ensure all marketing complies with POPIA and consumer protection codes
- Optimise organic search performance through on-page and technical SEO
- Manage brand assets, tone of voice and corporate identity guidelines
- Monitor brand reputation and respond to customer comments online
- Brief and manage external creative, media and PR agencies
Candidate Profile
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications or related field
- Strong copywriting skills with a portfolio of published work
- Familiarity with the South African media and influencer landscape
- Proven experience managing paid media campaigns
- Working knowledge of CMS platforms (WordPress preferred)
- Solid understanding of SEO and content marketing principles
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.