28 Brand Strategist jobs in South Africa

• Develop and execute marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility.
• Manage digital and social media platforms, ensuring consistent engagement and brand messaging.
• Create marketing content, newsletters, and promotional materials.
• Coordinate client events, sponsorships, and community engagement initiatives.
• Support business development efforts and assist in proposal writing.
• Conduct market research to identify opportunities for growth and client acquisition.

• National Diploma or Degree in Marketing / Communications / Public Relations (essential).
• 13 years marketing experience (preferably in a professional services or corporate environment).
• Excellent communication, creativity, and social media management skills.
• Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite , or similar design tools is advantageous.

• If youre ready to bring fresh energy and creative flair to a professional firm, wed love to hear from you !

• Creative Campaign Development : Brainstorm and execute original campaigns that resonate with our target marketwhether it's for social media, partnerships, or seasonal offers.
• Content Creation & Copywriting : Draft engaging content for social media, newsletters, blog posts, website updates, and press releases.
• Brand Management : Ensure consistent visual and tonal branding across all touchpoints. Help refine brand messaging for both domestic and international markets.
• Social Media Management : Assist in content planning, asset creation (with designers or on your own), posting, and performance tracking across Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest.
• Email Marketing : Create and schedule newsletters, automate guest journeys, and optimise email performance.
• Website Updates : Work with CMS (like WordPress or similar) to update pages, offers, and SEO-optimised content.
• Photography & Visual Coordination : Brief photographers or assist in photo/video shoots. Must have a good eye for luxury aesthetics and storytelling.
• Analytics & Reporting : Track key performance indicators and provide monthly reports with actionable insights.
• Ad Hoc Marketing Tasks : Assist with event planning, influencer outreach, brochure development, and anything else that comes your way.

• 25 years of experience in a marketing role (agency or in-house, preferably in travel, lifestyle, or hospitality).
• Exceptionally creative thinker with a portfolio or examples of past campaigns.
• Versatility a jack of all trades who thrives in a hands-on, ever-changing environment.
• Excellent writing and editing skills you know how to sell a dream without sounding cliché.
• Solid understanding of social media platforms and trends.
• Proficiency in design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.) a big plus.
• Comfortable using CMS, email platforms (like Mailchimp, Klaviyo, or similar), and basic analytics tools.
• Passion for travel, nature, and luxury experiences.

• Experience in the luxury travel or hospitality sector.
• Basic knowledge of SEO and digital ads.
• Photography or videography skills.
• Influencer or partnership management experience.

• A chance to be part of a high-end brand with big creative ambitions.
• Opportunities to grow your skills across multiple areas of marketing.
• Collaboration with a passionate, close-knit team who love what they do.

Are you a proactive, bubbly, and energetic marketing professional with experience in financial services, particularly in investments and savings products? My client is looking for someone who can bring creativity, initiative, and strong communication skills to their marketing campaigns.

What You Will Do:

• Support marketing campaigns for investment and savings products within the financial services sector.
• Prepare and update PowerPoint presentations to support marketing initiatives.
• Assist with content creation for newsletters, digital campaigns, and other marketing materials.
• Proactively suggest ideas and improvements to marketing activities.
• Support ad hoc marketing projects as needed.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in marketing within financial services, especially investments and savings products.
• Competent in PowerPoint and familiar with InDesign (basic usage).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, creative, and bubbly personality.
• Ability to manage tasks independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• 6-month contract with the opportunity to make an impact and potential for permanent employment.
• Salary: R45,000 – R60,000 CTC.
• Exposure to an exciting financial services environment.
• Energetic and collaborative team culture.

Looking for a seasoned freelance marketing consultant, with FMCG background to support our client, a dynamic below-the-line advertising agency based in Gauteng.

This
is a Hybrid role.

Requirements:

• Available for a few hours a week (flexible schedule)
• Can be based any where in SA
• Proven FMCG marketing experience
• Strong strategic insight & hands-on execution in below-the-line campaigns
• Marketing Degree with at least 8 years exp.

What You'll Do:

• Provide high-level marketing strategy & campaign consulting
• Collaborate closely with our client's creative and client service teams
• Help shape impactful, results-driven FMCG campaigns

Business Unit: Marketing

Function: Marketing Management

Date: 7 Oct 2025

InHouse – Marketing

Marketing Consultant

About Discovery

Discovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

Key Purpose

The implementation of brand and communication strategy within required timelines, within budget and at the InHouse marketing standard.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Input into the creation and implementation of marketing project plans
• Translate communication into different media and positioning for different audiences
• Interact with relevant business areas and marketing centres of excellence:
• Align on marketing deliverables
• Obtain and manage approval aligned to the signed off SOP
• Manage expectations of all stakeholders
• Maintain and build reciprocal relationships
• Budget monitoring and supporting the costing and approval process
• Take end-to-end accountability and responsibility for assigned marketing deliverables
• Ensure quality of outputs and attention to detail
• Own the comms process from end to end
• Manage projects on behalf of the team
• Reflect on all projects and identify opportunities for continual improvement

Competencies

• Exceptional verbal and written English communications skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Above average ability to multi-task on multiple projects without compromising deliverables or stakeholder relationships
• Time and project management skills
• Ability to convert technical information to audience appropriate communication
• Ability to critically evaluate communication elements including rationale for channel selection
• Influence and persuasion skills aligned to project deliverables
• Ability to work well within the brand team as well as across cross-functional teams
• Ability to structure, present and sell new ideas
• Exceptional Relationship Management with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to navigate complex processes
• Creative thinker
• Aptitude for innovation
• Digitally savvy
• Social media management experience
• AI tools exposure

Education and Experience

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 year relevant undergraduate degree or diploma, honours preferable
• Minimum 3 years experience in Marketing, PR or Communication
• Relevant industry experience - healthcare and/or financial services

Knowledge

• Discovery's products and business processes
• All relevant promotional channels
• Agency process and relationships
• Print and production processes
• Critical elements of successful communication
• Broader marketing planning
• Knowledge of how this role and the InHouse marketing brand fits into the overall Discovery brand and marketing strategy

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

A vacancy exists in the Pietermaritzburg office of a national firm of Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors for an experienced Marketing Consultant to commence duties as soon as possible.

Main Responsibilities

Daily Marketing Activities

· Develops and maintains a keen understanding and working knowledge of the competitive environment in order to provide advice and counsel to the Staff, Managers and Directors which will ensure the firm's competitive edge and ability to continually take market-share.

· Understands and markets the firm's various service lines and increase the brand awareness nationally.

· Design, order and distribute marketing materials and literature

· Responsible for internal campaigns

· Assist with the collation of information for promotional literature

· Writing articles and promotional material for the company

· Maintenance of social media sites (website, twitter and Facebook)

· Updating and maintaining the marketing department's documentation and databases

· Managing events, exhibitions, booking venues as required.

· Facilitation and co-ordination of the corporate social responsibility initiatives of the firm

· Development and circulation of internal newsletter and other communication

Media

· Managing Press events & press kits

· Monitoring media coverage

· Researching and evaluating new media and magazines

Financial Aspects

· Measure the effectiveness of marketing activities

· Identify and suggest cost-effective marketing activities for the brand and service lines

General

· Provide general support to all Managers and Directors

· Development of the annual Marketing Strategy and operational plan and ensuring successful implementation thereof.

Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Experience

· Grade 12

· Tertiary qualification in Marketing

· 3-5 years' experience in a marketing environment

· Must have social and media website expertise

Behavioural Competencies

· Must pay attention to detail

· Team player with the ability to work independently and under pressure

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Analytical skills - must be able to compile, analyse and report on statistics

· Innovative and creative thinking skills

· Must be energetic and innovative

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: R15 000,00 - R23 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

Company Description

Sportivo is an easy-to-use, all-in-one platform that streamlines tournament and league management, match video hosting and sharing, video coding, and team management. Our platform is designed to simplify and enhance the sports management experience for teams, coaches, and organizations. With Sportivo, users can efficiently handle various aspects of sports management in one place.

Role Description

We're looking for a creative and driven Marketing Coordinator to join our team. This role is focused on growing our brand presence, engaging our community, and supporting the execution of marketing campaigns across digital and offline channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, create, and schedule engaging content for social media and other platforms
• Support marketing campaigns from concept to execution
• Assist with digital advertising, analytics, and reporting
• Collaborate with internal teams to align marketing with business goals
• Help manage brand presence at events and activations

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Experience in marketing, content creation, or campaign management
• Knowledge of social media platforms and digital marketing tools
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, on-site environment
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field (preferred)
• Interest or experience in the sports industry is a bonus

• Matric 
• Relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous  
• 2 years’ experience in a similar role, either as an Agricultural Advisor or in Technical Sales 
• Must reside in the Western Cape †local area and crop knowledge is critical
• Strong expertise in crop health and fertilization is required
• Proficient in computer use
• Bilingual in Afrikaans and English
• Valid driver†license