About the position
Our client, a leading Telecommunications company based in Durban, is looking to fill the position of Marketing Assistant.
Purpose of the Role:
To support the Group Brand & Marketing Manager in planning, executing, and coordinating marketing across five brands within the Group. This role requires a proactive, creative, and highly reliable individual who can confidently own projects end-to-end.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop social media content and ideas aligned with each brand's identity (copy, concepts, basic design direction).
- Create and schedule posts across all platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook).
- Run Meta Ads: setup, optimisation, audience targeting, basic reporting.
- Assist in planning and executing digital and offline marketing campaigns.
- Conduct research on trends, competitors, and content ideas.
- Support the development of brand materials, presentations, and collateral.
- Manage marketing admin: calendars, content libraries, folders, reporting, and supplier coordination.
- Assist with events, shoots, conferences, and internal culture campaigns.
- Work closely with the Group Brand & Marketing Manager to ensure consistent delivery across all five brands.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Grade 12 Senior Certificate
- Completed tertiary qualification in Marketing, Communications, Brand, or Digital Marketing
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a marketing, digital marketing, or social media role
- Demonstrated ability to create content ideas and manage platforms independently
- Experience with Meta Ads Manager (advantage if they have run campaigns personally)
- Exposure to brand development and execution
- Experience in fast-paced, multi-brand, or multi-project environments is a strong advantage
Competencies and Skills:
- Creative content development (copy, concepts, social media ideas
- Meta Ads setup and basic optimisation
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and juggle multiple priorities
- Understanding of brand identity and consistency
- Organisational and project coordination skills
- Basic design understanding (Canva familiarity is a plus)
If you are interested in applying for this role, please send a detailed copy of your CV to [Email Address Removed]
If you have not been contacted within two (2) weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Desired Skills:
- Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
