10 Campaign Planning jobs in South Africa

Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Manager to oversee client campaigns and internal initiatives within our marketing agency. The Project Manager will serve as the bridge between clients, creative teams, and leadership—ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Coordination
• Scope, plan, and schedule marketing projects (campaigns, websites, branding, digital ads, content production).
• Define deliverables, timelines, dependencies, and resource allocation.
• Maintain project documentation, status reports, and risk logs.
• Client Management
• Serve as primary client contact for day-to-day communications.
• Translate client goals into actionable project plans.
• Manage expectations, approvals, and feedback cycles.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration
• Coordinate across design, content, digital, and strategy teams.
• Facilitate daily/weekly standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Ensure workloads are balanced and deadlines realistic.
• Execution & Delivery
• Track progress and ensure deliverables meet quality standards.
• Monitor budgets and project profitability.
• Identify and resolve blockers quickly.
• Performance Tracking & Reporting
• Prepare project status updates for clients and leadership.
• Measure campaign performance against KPIs.
• Provide insights for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in project management, ideally in a marketing, creative, or advertising agency.
• Strong understanding of marketing workflows (digital ads, content marketing, branding, design, web builds).
• Proficiency with project management tools (Asana, Jira, Trello, , etc.).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• PMP, Agile/Scrum, or similar certifications (preferred, not required).

Key Skills

• Strategic thinking and attention to detail.
• Strong client service orientation.
• Budgeting and resource management.
• Familiarity with creative and digital marketing processes.
• Problem-solving and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Success Metrics

• On-time delivery rate of projects.
• Client satisfaction scores and retention.
• Project profitability and budget adherence.
• Team collaboration and workload balance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R25 000,00 - R45 000,00 per month

Work Location: Remote

*Job Classification *
Job Classification: Marketing, Communication and Research

Job Post End Date: 31 October 2025

Reporting Line: Head: Digital Marketing Strategy & Innovation

Direct Reports: 3 x Digital Marketing Managers

Job Purpose
The Senior Manager: Digital Marketing Strategy oversees the development of digital marketing initiatives, enhancing capabilities and progressing maturity at Nedbank. They contribute to the effective use of data and marketing technology (MarTech). Leading a team of digital marketing managers and collaborating closely with marketing pods and agile squads, this individual crafts data-driven, performance-focused strategies that align with business objectives to achieve meaningful results. Utilising Nedbank's full MarTech suite, including Adobe Experience Cloud and emerging AI technologies, they enable teams to innovate, personalise client experiences, and boost commercial growth. The role is crucial in converting complex data and technology into effective strategies, ensuring digital marketing efforts are innovative, client-focused, and aligned with Nedbank's vision for future-ready marketing.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Digital Marketing Leadership (50%)

• Lead the development of integrated, measurable, client-centric digital marketing strategies.
• Drive capability building and maturity in digital marketing across teams.
• Partner with pods and agile squads to design, test, and optimise performance-driven campaigns.
• Use insights and analytics to ensure strategies are aligned with business growth and ROI.

MarTech-driven Campaign Enablement (30%)

• Partner with Group Technology and other functions to creatively leverage Adobe Experience Cloud (AEM, Journey Optimiser, Analytics, Target, Firefly, Creative Cloud) and other MarTech tools (e.g. GA4, Apps Flyer).
• Act as a catalyst for MarTech-enabled creativity, guiding marketers across the group in the strategic use of data and technology to enhance campaign impact.
• Ensure MarTech initiatives are tightly integrated with campaign objectives and deliver clear, measurable value.
• Provide strategic input into MarTech enablement roadmaps, focusing on campaign outcomes rather than simply platform adoption.

AI and Advanced Technology Integration (20%)

• Identify and champion opportunities to apply AI and advanced technologies in marketing activity for greater personalisation and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate and implement AI tools that enhance campaign creativity and effectiveness.
• Contribute to the responsible governance of AI and data-driven marketing, ensuring its ethical and impactful use.
• Build awareness and capability across marketing teams on the creative potential and limitations of AI in marketing.

Education & Qualifications
Postgraduate degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field (master's degree is advantageous). Professional certification in Digital Marketing and relevant MarTech tools is advantageous.

Experience

• 7–10 years in senior digital marketing roles, with proven leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability to drive strategy, build capability, and uplift digital maturity.
• Demonstrated expertise in creatively applying MarTech platforms (preferably Adobe Experience Cloud) to drive marketing success.
• Experience working cross-functionally with technology and data teams.
• Interest and aptitude in AI-driven marketing innovation.
• Agency experience is advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Optimising digital marketing channels (web, social, mobile, direct) – Advanced.
• Leveraging digital advertising platforms (including programmatic display, paid search and performance media) – Advanced.
• Agile ways of working and project management – Progressive.
• Process improvement and journey orchestration – Progressive.
• Communication & presentation skills – Advanced.

*BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES *

• Change Leadership – Inspire and guide teams through transformation.
• Cross-Functional Influence – Build alignment across marketing pods, Group Technology, risk and compliance, and external partners.
• Strategic and Conceptual Thinking – Translate complexity into actionable strategies.
• Planning & Project Management – Prioritise, roadmap, and deliver effectively.
• Customer Focus – Keep client-centricity at the core of digital initiatives.
• Ethical Responsibility – Ensure responsible application of AI and data-driven marketing.
• Tenacity & Resilience – Persist through setbacks with determination and a solutions-focused mindset.

*ORGANISATIONAL FIT *

• High Fit Facets: Challenging the status quo, continuous improvement, customer focus, personal growth, planning for long-term success.
• Low Fit Facets: Growth at any cost, geographic dispersion, thriving on risk.

Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team

About Us

Clazzique Academy is a vibrant culinary training institution that's all about creativity, passion, and excellence in the kitchen. We're launching an exciting new marketing campaign and need a talented photographer to help us bring it to life

Job Description

We're looking for a creative eye behind the lens — someone who can capture the energy, artistry, and personality of our academy. You'll be photographing students in action, plated dishes, behind-the-scenes moments, and events that showcase the heart of Clazzique Academy.

Responsibilities:

• Capture high-quality photos for use across social media, our website, and marketing materials.
• Work closely with our marketing team to match the campaign's visual direction.
• Edit and deliver a curated selection of professional images.
• Be available on specific shoot days (dates to be confirmed).

Requirements:

• Proven experience in photography (portfolio required).
• Creative flair and attention to detail.
• Experience with food, event, or lifestyle photography (advantageous).
• Own camera and editing equipment/software.
• Reliable, professional, and able to work to deadlines.

What We Offer:

• Temporary, project-based opportunity.
• Pay to be discussed with the hired candidate.
• A fun, creative environment with real storytelling potential.
• The chance to collaborate with a passionate team and build your portfolio.

Pay: To be discussed with the successful candidate

How to Apply:

Send your CV and a few sample photos/reels or a link to your portfolio to Use the subject line: Temporary Photographer – Clazzique Academy .

Applications Close: 30 October 2025

Job Type: Temporary

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bloemfontein, Free State 9301

Application Deadline: 2025/10/30

Expected Start Date: 2025/10/25

Role Purpose
Shoprite is looking to appoint a campaign management specialist in the Checkers Marketing Team. Campaign management accounts and related activities in accordance with the strategic intent and trade plans. Initiating, coordinating and reporting on related campaigns providing end-to-end delivery according to planned timelines and quality standards. The role also supports on adhoc duties and/or specific activities on the larger accounts providing new learning opportunities that build confidence on the end-to end delivery and build readiness to take on larger scale and/or more complex campaigns.

Role Description

• Managing accounts and campaigns – ensuring end-to-end delivery.
• Participating in various activities to support larger accounts or complex campaigns.
• Accountable for initiating, coordinating and tracking campaigns.
• Building relevant relationships and supporting stakeholders as required.
• Facilitating the workflow between client and the campaign management team.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of campaign deliverables and providing inputs for ongoing improvement.
• Responsible for post campaign reporting to suppliers and other stakeholders and providing inputs for consolidated reporting.
• Invoicing specific campaigns timeously and accurately and/or supporting the team with related administrative support.
• Enhancing campaigns on the centralised system and deploying campaigns to store.
• Participating in various ways to obtain exposure to new activities to ensure growth within the role and ongoing development aimed at taking on larger accounts and/or more complex accounts.

Qualifications And Experience

• BCom (Marketing) qualificationor similar.
• • 2years' experience in a campaign management role (e.g., advertising/media) with a track record of strong campaign management support and related activities.
• A fast and enthusiastic learner with a passion for making things happen
• Excellent team-working – building a positive team
• Marketing principles and practices.
• Presentation skills - creative and analytical skills.
• Commercial and business understanding of the broader retail industry.

Our Group and all its operating companies is committed to creating, embracing, and preserving a diverse workplace that values the unique talents, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities that enrich our organisation. A place where everyone matters and feels included.
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally.
Please take note that by responding to this application and providing your personal information, you confirm your express and informed consent for Shoprite Checkers (Pty) Ltd and all its subsidiaries and affiliates companies to process your personal information for the Company to consider your application for this position. All Personal Information which you provide to the Company will be used and/or retained only for the purposes for which it is collected, whereafter it will be permanently destroyed. Your information is only retained if it is required by law or where you have given consent to us to retain such information for an extended period.
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We are looking for a zealous Junior Marketing Campaign Manager to support the marketing department in carrying out all campaigns. Compiles, analyses, and reports marketing data. Helps maintain client relationships and represent the brand.

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Duties:

• Assists the Marketing department with all marketing campaigns from concept to implementation for LSM activities
• Compiles pre-campaign targets and post-campaign analysis
• Conducts ROI (return on investment) analysis per applicable campaign
• Liaise with key role players on marketing initiatives and needs as required
• Assist with communicating internally and externally about marketing initiatives
• Monitor media platforms for applicable content
• Conceptualize, organise and manage company events as required
• Assists to manage CSI initiatives in line with the brand and company culture
• Assists to manage sponsorship relationships
• Oversee advertising placement bookings
• Create artwork briefs and manage the DTP processes

Skills:

• Professional Manner
• Analyzing Information
• Confidence
• Organizational skills
• Commercial awareness
• Adaptability
• Creativity
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Language proficiency at all levels and excellent communication skills
• Numerical skills
• Microsoft Office
• Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) (Preferable)

Requirements:

• A Related Qualification will be an added advantage.
• 3-5 years' experience in a marketing related position
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle
• Occasional after hours & weekend hours
• Occasional travel

We are looking for a zealous Junior Marketing Campaign Manager to support the marketing department in carrying out all campaigns. Compiles, analyses, and reports marketing data. Helps maintain client relationships and represent the brand.

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Duties:

• Assists the Marketing department with all marketing campaigns from concept to implementation for LSM activities


• Compiles pre-campaign targets and post-campaign analysis


• Conducts ROI (return on investment) analysis per applicable campaign


• Liaise with key role players on marketing initiatives and needs as required


• Assist with communicating internally and externally about marketing initiatives


• Monitor media platforms for applicable content


• Conceptualize, organise and manage company events as required


• Assists to manage CSI initiatives in line with the brand and company culture


• Assists to manage sponsorship relationships


• Oversee advertising placement bookings


• Create artwork briefs and manage the DTP processes

Skills: 
• Professional Manner 
• Analyzing Information 
• Confidence 
• Organizational skills 
• Commercial awareness 
• Adaptability 
• Creativity 
• Excellent teamwork skills 
• Language proficiency at all levels and excellent communication skills 
• Numerical skills 
• Microsoft Office 
• Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) (Preferable) 

Requirements: 
• A Related Qualification will be an added advantage.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a marketing related position 
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle 
• Occasional after hours & weekend hours 
• Occasional travel 

Overall Purpose of the Role:

The Campaigns Marketing Manager will lead the end-to-end marketing function, overseeing strategic planning and execution across digital, brand, content, partnerships, and campaigns. You'll work closely with Product, Sales, and Data teams to develop integrated marketing strategies that generate qualified leads, strengthen brand positioning, and support our ambitious growth goals.

Experience and Skills Required:

• 8+ years of marketing experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or leadership role
• Proven track record in B2B or SME-targeted marketing (bonus if fintech, banking, or SME lending experience)
• Strong knowledge of digital performance marketing, content strategy, CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, Mailchimp, Marketing Cloud, AI, Netcore Cloud), and marketing automation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical ability and comfort working with data dashboards
• Experience managing agencies and leading cross-functional projects
• Entrepreneurial mindset and bias toward action, someone who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment

Responsibilities

Strategic planning & execution:

• Develop and implement the annual marketing strategy in line with business objectives
• Lead multi-channel marketing campaigns to drive brand awareness, customer acquisition, and retention
• Translate business priorities into clear marketing goals, KPIs, and tactical plans

Demand generation & digital campaigns:

• Manage (with agency) paid media (Meta, Google, LinkedIn), SEO/SEM, email automation, and conversion funnels
• Collaborate with Sales and Product teams to align lead gen campaigns and messaging across the buyer journey
• Optimise campaign performance through A/B testing, analytics, and CRM data insights

Brand, content & communication:

• Oversee the development of creative content for social media, digital platforms, email, and thought leadership
• Drive the evolution of the the business brand as part of Business, maintaining tone, consistency, and relevance
• Manage external agencies, designers, and freelancers to produce on-brand, high-quality deliverables Reporting & budget:
• Track and report on campaign performance, ROI, and funnel metrics
• Manage the marketing budget efficiently, prioritizing high-impact activities and reporting on spend vs. results

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Develop & implement and manage the annual marketing strategy, budget& KPI'sin line with business objectives

Lead multi-channel marketing campaigns to drive brand awareness, customer acquisition, and retention

Manage paid media , email automation, and conversion funnels & optimise campaign performance through A/B testing, analytics, and CRM data insights

Oversee creative content development & omni-channel brand consistency aligning to a bigger holding company

Report on budget, campaign performance,ROI, and funnel metrics

Completed Degree in Marketing/similar

8+ years of marketing with at least 3 years insenior leadership

Proven track record in B2B or SME-targeted marketing-Fintech/financial services industryis a bonus

Multichannel campaign delivery experience with experience in development of an Annual Marketing Strategy

Experience in digital performance marketing, content strategy, CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, Mailchimp, Marketing Cloud, AI, Netcore Cloud), and marketing automation

Good understanding of customer analyticsand use ofdata dashboards

Experience managing agencies and leading cross-functional project teams

Between Years

We're looking for a Marketing Operations and Campaign Specialist to bring structure, efficiency, and impact to our growing marketing team.

This role is a dynamic blend of strategic coordination and operational excellence. You will be responsible for planning and managing integrated B2B SaaS marketing campaigns across digital, email, social media, and content channels. It also involves overseeing project traffic and workflow management to ensure seamless execution across teams.

Combining the big-picture focus of a Senior Marketing Coordinator with the process-driven mindset of a Traffic Manager, the ideal candidate will: Lead and manage high-performing, multi-channel marketing campaigns Coordinate cross-functional workflows between creative, content, and digital teams Optimise internal processes to drive efficiency, clarity, and delivery

Success in this role requires strong leadership, expert project management, and a collaborative spirit. The right candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and play a key role in delivering impactful campaigns on time, on brief, and on budget.

Key Responsibilities

Integrated Campaign and Project Management

Plan, coordinate, and manage integrated marketing campaigns across digital, email, social media, and content channels.

Coordinate and manage the workflow of marketing and creative projects, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.

Serve as the central point of contact for internal teams, providing clear communication on project timelines and deliverables.

Scheduling, Resource and Traffic Management

Create and maintain project schedules to ensure timely task allocation and adherence to deadlines.

Allocate and manage marketing team resources based on skill sets and availability.

Drive accountability, monitor individual performance, and optimise productivity within cross-functional teams.

Content and Asset Development

Coordinate creation of marketing collateral (case studies, whitepapers, webinars, landing pages).

Ensure consistent brand application across all digital and print assets.

Manage internal and external content resources, including writers and designers.

Digital and Campaign Execution

Manage email campaigns, landing pages, A/B testing, and marketing automation platforms (e.g., HubSpot, Marketo).

Oversee social and paid media campaign execution and reporting.

Ensure campaigns are tracked and performance is analysed for continual improvement.

Event Management

Manage logistics, promotion, and execution of webinars and in-person events.

Track and report on event ROI and lead generation outcomes.

Collaboration and Communication

Facilitate creative workflow planning with Project Managers, Account Managers, and Department Heads.

Conduct status meetings, resolve project risks proactively, and ensure team alignment on priorities.

Analytics and Reporting

Track KPIs, maintain campaign dashboards, and deliver accurate reporting on progress and performance.

Develop regular progress reports for internal stakeholders.

AI and Workflow Optimisation

Identify and pilot AI and automation tools to improve project scheduling, performance tracking, and content delivery.

Collaborate with digital and performance teams to test and implement relevant AI tools.

Education And Experience

Bachelor's degree in marketing, Business, or related field.

4–6 years of experience in B2B marketing , ideally in SaaS or within a digital media agency environment.

The ideal candidate has progressed through roles such as Marketing Assistant or Junior Marketing Coordinator (2–3 years) and then advanced to a Marketing Coordinator role (2–3 years) . You are now ready to take the next step in your career and move into a role with broader cross-functional project and operational responsibilities , without yet taking on the full strategic ownership of a Marketing Manager.

This position is a strong fit if you have solid hands-on experience, are eager to take on new challenges, and want to develop your leadership, project management, and campaign execution skills.

Strong project management skills with experience using programmes such as Trello, Jira, Slack, and Google Workspace.

Experience with TTL campaigns, digital strategy, social media advertising platforms (e.g., Google Ads, Meta and LinkedIn Ads, TikTok).

Proficiency in marketing automation and CRM tools (like HubSpot, Salesforce).

Exceptional communication, resourcing, and collaboration abilities.

Strong analytical mindset, detail orientation, and ability to manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

Proactive, solutions-driven, and comfortable with evolving AI and digital marketing tools.