Work-Force
A Marketing Assistant position is being filled in Uitenhage. Suitable candidates from across Eastern Cape are invited to submit their applications for review.
Overview
The Marketing Assistant position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Eastern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Uitenhage and across the marketing jobs space.
Equally, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Uitenhage operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Practically speaking, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Uitenhage also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Eastern Cape, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Eastern Cape.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Uitenhage.
The Environment
Practically speaking, 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.
Crucially, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Eastern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
In addition, 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.
Working in Uitenhage
Working in Uitenhage means a place near the Mthatha regional service centre, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Eastern Cape region, and the Uitenhage office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Uitenhage cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern 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 Uitenhage.
Daily Duties
- Coordinate events, sponsorships and community activations
- Test, learn and iterate on creative, channels and audience targeting
- Support sales teams with collateral, presentations and trade activations
- Maintain the editorial and content calendar across owned channels
- Monitor brand reputation and respond to customer comments online
Candidate Profile
- Familiarity with the South African media and influencer landscape
- Experience with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, HubSpot, etc.)
- Working knowledge of CMS platforms (WordPress preferred)
- Comfortable creating short-form video and social media content
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications or related field
- Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, design and product teams
- 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.