171 Brand Development jobs in South Africa

SUMMARY : POSITION INFO :

The successful candidate needs to demonstrate competence in the following areas :

• Communication : Written and verbal, hard & soft skills in both
• Organization : Multi-tasking, attention to detail meeting organizational standards, responsiveness, record-keeping, document management, and filing
• Project Management : Ability to synthesize information, create action plans, drive tasks to completion, prioritize effectively
• Problem Solving & Critical Thinking : Solutions-oriented, quick, creative, flexible thinking, root cause analysis, resourcefulness, initiative
• Effective Time Management : Scheduling, adaptability, reassessing task urgency as needed
• Independence : Processing information, following instructions, completing tasks with minimal supervision

Job Requirements :

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 & G Suite, with strong Excel skills
• Valid South African driver’s license
• Experience in production sourcing, suppliers, bespoke items, and using PPT/Slides is advantageous
• At least 5 years in a junior project management, project administration, or project assistant role

Qualifications :

• Matric
• BCom Degree or equivalent (BCom Marketing advantageous), with strong data management and numeracy skills
• Additional courses/certificates are advantageous

Please consider your application unsuccessful if you do not receive a response within two weeks of applying.

The successful candidate needs to demonstrate competence in the following areas :

• Communication - Written and verbal
• Hard & soft skills in both
• Organization - Multi-tasking
• Attention to detail that meets organizational standards
• Responsiveness
• Maintain record-keeping documents and filing
• Project Management - Able to take many pieces of information, create a plan of action from it, and drive the steps to completion, ensuring everyone involved delivers their part on time
• Prioritize tasks in order of importance
• Problem Solving & Critical Thinking - Solutions-oriented. When encountering unexpected obstacles, you must be able to think quickly, creatively, and be flexible. Find and correct root causes for ongoing issues rather than simply finding a temporary solution. Be resourceful, able to improvise, and take initiative
• Effective Time Management - Schedule your time to complete all assigned tasks on time. Reassess urgency of tasks each time a new task is added
• Adaptability - Able to reassess urgency of tasks each time a new task is added
• Independent - Process information, follow instructions, and complete tasks with minimal supervision

Job Requirements :

• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft 365 & G Suite. Strong Excel literacy is essential
• Must have a valid South African driver’s license
• Experience in production sourcing, suppliers, or bespoke items and using PPT / Slides will be advantageous
• 5 years of experience in a junior project management or project administration role, or as a Project Assistant / Administrator

Qualifications :

• Matric
• BCom Degree or equivalent (BCom Marketing advantageous) – must have strong data management aptitude and high numeracy levels
• Additional courses / certificates completed will be advantageous

Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not received a response within two weeks of applying.

Job title : Head Of Brand Marketing (Bellville)

Job Location : Western Cape, Bellville Deadline : August 31, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Role Purpose

• Manage the end-to-end brand marketing by designing, developing and executing the marketing strategy and related marketing programmes and plans, to drive brand awareness, purchase intent that supports the achievement of key business objectives.

Requirements

• Degree in Marketing
• Registered Chartered Marketer (CMSA) with the Marketing Association of South Africa (preferred)
• 5-7 years marketing and end to end brand management within the insurance, financial services or FMCG industry
• 3 years management experience
• Experiential milestones : Ability to work with a matrix organisation and deliver through & with others
• Market segmentation completed, Proven marketing strategies and campaigns end to end planning & execution, strategic abilities demonstrated
• Working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, with multiple stakeholders

Duties & Responsibilities

Develop and implement brand management strategies and initiatives :

• Design, implement, support and drive the marketing and branding strategy, based on knowledge of established objectives for the business.
• Engage, monitor, influence and work closely with the full marketing value chain to deliver high quality marketing initiatives.
• Be the brand custodian to ensure that all marketing communications adheres to METROPOLITAN branding guidelines.
• Develop, manage and support the execution of integrated marketing communication efforts that encompass a 360 approach to support key narratives and impact stories.
• Manage the development and execution of brand and product initiatives and campaigns through-the-line (ATL & BTL) to support business objectives.
• Ensure communication strategy is developed and action plans implemented.
• Develop and manage the implementation of best practice operational strategies, processes and policies (advertising, brand portfolio, communications, sponsorships and research) as regards brand governance.
• Build sound relationships with business stakeholders to fully understand business needs and provide impactful and innovative brand and product initiatives.
• Guide and advise internal & external stakeholders regarding the best practice implementation of brand activities.
• Drive the alignment between the brand and marketing initiatives including internal and external messaging.
• Foster close collaboration with business and Marketing stakeholders (Manco & Group) to support the creation of innovative and integrated brand, product initiatives and campaigns.
• Actively participate in various stakeholder groups and forums to position and influence perception of the brand.
• Manage the measurement of the effectiveness (Return on Investment) and impact of brand initiatives and campaigns and implement initiatives to improve the impact of the various brands.
• Calculate success of brand campaigns and brand health based relevant brand metrics and diagnostic tools.
• Evaluate and monitor competitive products, services and marketing activities and channel these insights into the optimization of marketing initiatives.
• Assess the effectiveness and enhance the impact of the brand :
• Effectively use diagnostic tools and monitor business results to determine the success of brand and product campaigns and initiatives to improve the impact of brand campaigns.
• Gather and analyse relevant client and brand information to identify trends and areas of opportunity.
• Calculate success of brand campaign based Return on Investment (ROI) criteria.
• Provide detailed and precise reports to illustrate trends, predictions and relevant strategies.
• Conduct on-going competitor analysis to ensure brand activities are competitive and innovative.
• Support brand health monitoring initiatives through brand audits and surveys and implement actions to improve the health of the brand.

Drive a client centric environment that focuses on best practice service delivery :

• Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders that promote cross delivery practice solutions.
• Contribute to sustaining a competitive edge through external networking and benchmarking and representation on related forums.
• Define fair and innovative client service practices which build rewarding relationships, and allows team to provide exceptional client service.
• Engage with key internal and external stakeholders to identify changing client needs and make
• recommendations to align service offering with client needs.
• Manage a client service excellence culture which builds enduring relationships and allows team to provide exceptional client service.
• Provide authoritative, expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.

Effectively lead team :

• Create a positive work climate and culture to energise employees, give meaning to work, minimise work disruption and maximise employee productivity.
• Demonstrate exemplary leadership behaviour, through personal involvement, commitment and dedication in support of organisational values.
• Select and recruit suitably qualified talent in line with Employment Equity principles and METROPOLITAN values.
• Drive a culture that guides and directs best practice, fostering an environment of continuous learning, improvement and cohesiveness.
• Enable a learning and growth culture whereby information regarding successes, issues, trends and ideas are actively shared between team members.
• Execute effective workforce planning practices to ensure that staffing requirements are accurately forecasted.
• Identify employee growth and development needs and schedule interventions to enable ongoing development, training and personal growth.
• Effectively manage performance within the team in order to ensure business objectives are achieved
• Encourage innovation, change agility and collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders.

Manage budget and implement sound financial controls :

• Control the budget for area, including the authorisation of expenditures and implementation of financial regulations.
• Manage high risk and problematic financial issues in area of accountability and contribute to the development of policy.
• Identify opportunities to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.
• Implement and manage financial risk methodologies, techniques and systems and use to monitor and report on financial activities.
• Implement and provide feedback on the effectiveness of financial policy, practice and procedures preventing illegal, unethical or improper conduct.
• Implement risk management, governance and compliance policies in own practice area, to identify and manage governance and risk exposure liability.
• Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum.

Listing reference: sanbs_002446

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 22 September 2024

Industry: Non-Profit & Voluntary Sector

Job category: Market Research and Analysis

Location: Roodepoort

Contract: Permanent

Business Unit: Constantia Kloof

Remuneration: R 606,988.00

EE position: No

To execute the company brand strategy through implementing various brand programs and events and understanding, translating and monitoring the brand policy. To provide assistance with the coordination of the national marketing activities according to the annual marketing plan. Support donor insights and research functions.

KPA 1: Brand Plan Prepared For SANBS Incorporating The Brand Needs As Identified In The Strategy

1. Prepare a brand and visual plan and time-table of events for the department in conjunction with the Marketing and Brand Manager and Senior Manager: Marketing Communication and Brand. Identify new opportunities to increase brand awareness and submit motivations to the Marketing and Brand Manager.
2. Promoting the brand image of SANBS by planning and implementing corporate SANBS promotional, brand, and product events and exhibitions to strengthen SANBS’ brand identity.

KPA 2: Maintain Brand Integrity for SANBS

1. Facilitate the conducting of brand audits, identify trends, recommend corrective measures to enhance the brand and follow up and report on implementation.
2. Act as a link between SANBS and external vendors to ensure brand integrity.
3. Maintain and update the brand manual and distribute it to all stakeholders.
4. Implement and maintain visual and perception branding according to parameters set in the branding manual and research results.
5. Monitor all branded intents (e.g. signage, marketing posters and pamphlets) to ensure they are up to date in accordance with corporate branding – reporting on deviations so that corrective action can be taken.
6. Coordinate the national marketing activities according to the annual marketing plan.

KPA 3: Support donor insights and research functions

1. Assist and support with the development of brand and customer satisfaction surveys (Brand Tracker, Net Promoter score surveys) to assess the perceptions and needs of donors and understanding of the products and services and distribute intelligence gathered to relevant internal stakeholders.
2. To execute the company brand strategy through implementing various brand programmes and events and understanding, translating and monitoring the brand policy.

Cognitive

• Analytical Thinking and Attention to Detail
• Innovation and Creativity
• Computer Literacy
• Brand management
• Problem Solving
• Planning, Organising and Monitoring

Personal

• Excellence Orientation
• Flexibility / Adaptability
• Self Management
• Ethical Behaviour

Interpersonal

• Knowledge Sharing
• Relationship Building
• Ethical Behaviour
• Teamwork
• Communication

Professional Technical

• Building and Living the Brand
• Motivating People

Education

• Diploma / Degree in Communication / Marketing or related field.

Experience and Knowledge Requirements

• 2 years’ experience in a Branding and events management environment.

BCB Brand & Marketing Graduate Programme

Job Overview

Business Segment: Business & Commercial Banking

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

Our graduate programme aims to attract passionate and creative talent that displays potential in growing their brand to become a well-rounded leader with a variety of soft and technical skills. Your learning journey will be supported through several rotations, where you will be exposed to the end-to-end life lifecycle of brand and marketing campaigns across the Business & Commercial Banking, this includes, above the line marketing, digital marketing, media buying, research, internal & external communication, client coverage marketing and client experience & events.

Key Responsibilities

• Marketing planning with various teams, business stakeholders and internal marketing teams.
• Campaign briefing, planning and creative/media agency collaborations.
• Conduct website and social media audits for the purposes of driving website traffic, increasing share of voice and optimizing client experience.
• Evaluate creative content, aligning it with BCB Marketing brand purpose.
• Analyse data and insights to develop strategies that will contribute to business growth, client experience and brand strength.

Bachelors Degree or Honours Degree in;

• B.com Digital Marketing
• B.com Communications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must be under 30 years of age
• Maximum of two years’ work experience
• Minimum of 65% average over all years of study

Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any from of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line on +27 800222050 or

One of our clients, offering B2B retail business solutions, is looking for an experienced, strategic, and results-driven B2B Brand Marketing Manager to join their team on a hybrid model. Reporting to the (missing position or department),

1. Matric
2. Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field
3. No less than 5 years' relevant brand marketing experience, including at least 3 years in a B2B Brand Manager role
4. Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
5. Familiarity with tools and trends such as social media, email marketing, and content marketing
6. Proven experience in managing brand strategy, developing marketing campaigns, and working directly with clients to achieve brand objectives
7. Deep understanding of B2B branding, market positioning, and customer-centric marketing strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in brand management, marketing, and customer relationship management within the retail or service industry
8. Experience in retail and/or brand management within a B2B environment
9. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, client-driven environment
10. Driver's license (Code 8)
11. Excellent reference check results
12. Relationship management skills
13. Resilience
14. Presentation skills
15. Project management skills
16. Analytical mindset
17. Leadership qualities
18. Strategic thinking

1. Developing and executing strategic brand marketing initiatives that elevate the client’s brands and drive growth in the B2B space
2. Managing multiple campaigns/projects including digital marketing, print, events, and PR
3. Delivering tailored marketing solutions that meet business needs

Reference: JHB002228-LVB-1

Location: Johannesburg - North
Salary: 1.2 million

An international brand in the FMCG space is looking to hire a seasoned Senior Brand Marketing Manager - FMCG to join their team. The successful incumbent will be responsible for driving integrated consumer-centric brand activation through superior execution.

• Project Management
• Budget Management
• Innovation Pipeline
• Stakeholder relations (internal and external)
• Agency Management
• Brand Activation
• Developing concepts to launch
• End to End Strategy
• Defining integrated brand activation planning, including leading alignment on brand pricing and promotions, distribution, and trade marketing strategies.
• Analysing and continuously adjusting overall brand performance.
• Driving media plans on relevant channels
• Analysing and monitoring campaigns performance for improvement
• Coordinating with Sales, Trade Marketing, Production, and Finance
• Collaborating with external agencies
• Creating the right consumer experience within the prioritized touchpoints (leveraging BrandCos primary assets and secondary assets)
• Recruiting talented employees

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing
• 8 years of portfolio management and brand activation experience
• Experience leading teams and agencies.

Apply today. Please note the above is the minimum criteria to be considered for the position – If you do not meet the criteria, you will not be shortlisted. If you have not heard back from us in 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your CV will however be kept on our database for any future positions that may match your skills and competencies.

Job category: Media, Advertising, PR, Publishing and Marketing

Location: Johannesburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

We are seeking a Jnr Brand Manager - PoolXpert based at our Denver offices in Johannesburg. Create the perfect work experience. At Fluidra, we are not just about providing a fun and inclusive work environment. Our values guide our behaviour, and we are committed to responsibly providing the perfect pool experience. With a solid geographical footprint, over 45 countries, and a workforce of over 450 staff in South Africa, we are a global leader in our industry.

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the PoolXpert Sales Manager in implementing and managing the annual brand plan. The successful candidate will be required to coordinate all projects relating to the PoolXpert brand; social media, campaigns, events, promotional items, signage, and store openings. He/she will work closely with the Sales Manager with a direct report to the Marketing Manager.

1. Media Management:

• Social Media: Maintain social media presence by increasing followers, creating and posting content, and fostering engagement while building and nurturing relationships.
• Coordinate and publish announcements regarding product launches and events.

• Ensure that the PoolXpert CI manual is adhered to.
• Deal with multiple suppliers, customers, and colleagues.
• Assist the Sales Manager with a national signage project consisting of exterior, interior, and vehicle branding.
• Develop, implement, and monitor monthly campaigns with assistance from Sales Manager.
• Manage promotional and print items; from design, quotation, and production to installation/distribution.
• Assist with customer events and launches such as store openings, conferences, and golf days.

• Degree in Marketing Management and Brand Marketing.
• Minimum 2 years relevant work experience.
• Project administration experience required.
• A natural flair for and understanding of digital opportunities.
• Good Computer literacy skills (Excel, Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint).
• Sound Graphic design knowledge in Adobe Suite - Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator.
• Photography & Videography skills will be an advantage.
• WordPress & E-Commerce experience will be an advantage.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Team player, but also able to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Local travel will be required from time to time.

Fluidra is a workplace where everyone can develop.

Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks after the closing date, please note that your application was unsuccessful.

We’re Hiring: Marketing Manager | Real Estate | Cape Town (De Waterkant)

Are you a creative and strategic marketing professional with a passion for real estate? We’re looking for a dynamic Marketing Manager to join our established real estate agency in De Waterkant, Cape Town. If you’re driven by results and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be your next career move!

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies to grow brand presence and generate qualified leads.

• Manage marketing budgets, track ROI, and report progress to management.

• Conduct market research to identify trends, buyer behavior, and competitive insights.

• Plan and execute multi-channel marketing campaigns across online, offline, and event platforms.

• Oversee creation of marketing materials — brochures, websites, social media, and advertising content.

• Ensure consistent brand messaging and craft compelling narratives highlighting our unique property offerings.

• Collaborate closely with sales teams to drive lead generation and support conversion efforts.

• Oversee digital marketing strategies including SEO, PPC, social media, and website optimization.

• Build strong relationships with external partners, media, and industry stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Degree in Marketing, Real Estate, or a related field.

• 5+ years of marketing experience, ideally within the real estate industry.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience leading cross-functional teams in a target-driven environment.

• Strong knowledge of housing market trends, buyer behavior, and comparative market analysis.

• Proven track record managing marketing campaigns and measuring performance metrics.

• Proficiency in digital marketing tools (SEO, PPC, social media, Google Analytics, etc.).

• Experience with CRM systems, marketing automation tools, and CMS platforms.

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance for PPRA and FIC is advantageous.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.

• Creative thinker with innovative marketing ideas.

• Excellent project management skills and ability to multitask effectively.

• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) is a plus.

• Bilingual in English and Afrikaans is advantageous.

Personal Attributes:

• Results-oriented and self-motivated.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.

• High-energy and professional demeanor.

Location: De Waterkant, Cape Town

If you’re ready to make your mark in the Cape Town property market and bring innovative marketing strategies to life, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and let’s shape the future of real estate together.