Work-Force
A Marketing Assistant is needed in Douglas. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Northern Cape operation.
What This Role Involves
The Marketing Assistant position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Northern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Douglas and across the marketing jobs space.
Crucially, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Douglas operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
In addition, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Douglas also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Crucially, 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 Douglas.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Northern Cape.
Why This Role
Crucially, 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 Douglas. Many colleagues across Northern Cape have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
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 Douglas keep progressing.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Douglas teams.
Your Workplace
Equally, 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.
Equally, 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.
Notably, 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.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Test, learn and iterate on creative, channels and audience targeting
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform positioning
- Ensure all marketing complies with POPIA and consumer protection codes
- Monitor brand reputation and respond to customer comments online
- Manage paid media budgets across Google, Meta and LinkedIn
- Track campaign performance against KPIs and produce monthly reports
- Brief and manage external creative, media and PR agencies
Essential Criteria
- Strong copywriting skills with a portfolio of published work
- Solid understanding of SEO and content marketing principles
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications or related field
- Hands-on experience with Google Analytics, Search Console and Tag Manager
- Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, design and product teams
- Awareness of POPIA and consumer protection requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.