216 Growth Hacking jobs in South Africa

Online Marketing Specialist

Edenvale, Gauteng R200000 - R240000 Y XL Solutions

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We are a dynamic and growing company dedicated to expanding our online presence and increasing sales through innovative digital marketing strategies. Join our team and help us reach new heights

Job Description:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Online Marketing Specialist to lead all our online marketing efforts. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing our website, online stores, and digital campaigns to maximize online business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive online marketing strategies

  • Oversee and optimize our website and online stores for maximum performance and conversion

  • Manage paid advertising campaigns across platforms such as Google Ads, Facebook, Instagram, and others

  • Create engaging content and promotional materials to attract and retain customers

  • Monitor and analyse campaign performance, providing reports and insights for continuous improvement

  • Stay updated with the latest digital marketing trends and tools

  • Collaborate with other teams to ensure brand consistency and effective messaging

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in online marketing, e-commerce, or digital advertising

  • Strong understanding of SEO, SEM, social media marketing, and email marketing

  • Experience managing websites and online stores (Shopify, WooCommerce, etc.)

  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions

  • Creative thinker with strong communication skills

  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

How to Apply:

Please send your resume, portfolio, and a brief cover letter explaining your experience and why you're the perfect fit for this role to

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From R20 000,00 per month

Experience:

  • Marketing : 5 years (Preferred)

Language:

  • English (Preferred)
  • Afrikaans (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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Online Marketing Specialist

R60000 - R120000 Y DiginuwithTheresa

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diginu is a cutting-edge tech company specializing in on-demand food, drinks, grocery ordering and delivery. Our app is available on both Apple App Store and Google Play. We are rapidly expanding in South Africa with the vision of becoming a global leader in the on-demand ordering industry.

Role Description

This is a part-time or fulltime remote role for Online Marketers at diginu. The successful candidates will receive a unique link. Each customer joining diginu for free, will be linked to the successful candidates, and every single order placed by those customers, will result in commission, every single time. As a result, the commission can become significant. It is dependent on own efforts.

This industry

R50 billion+ will be spent in 2025 on online food ordering in South Africa and 21.1 million people will order online. So this industry is HUGE and as a result, the commission is far above industry standard for marketing opportunities.

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We have a LIVE Zoom Webinar event on Tuesday 7 October 20:00-21:00 where we will share all the information with the new team members.

Qualifications & Requirements

* Online Marketing skills

* Social Media Marketing and Marketing Automation skills

* Sales experience

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

* Ability to work independently and remotely

* Experience in the tech or e-commerce industry is a plus

* Must be a South African Citizen. If not, please do not apply.

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Online Marketing Intern

R150000 - R250000 Y DiginuwithTheresa

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diginu is a cutting-edge tech company specializing in on-demand food, drinks, grocery ordering and delivery. Our app is available on both Apple App Store and Google Play. We are rapidly expanding in South Africa with the vision of becoming a global leader in the on-demand ordering industry.

Role Description

This is a part-time or fulltime remote role for Online Marketers at diginu. The successful candidates will receive a unique link. Each customer joining diginu for free, will be linked to the successful candidates, and every single order placed by those customers, will result in commission, every single time. As a result, the commission can become significant. It is dependent on own efforts.

This industry

R50 billion+ will be spent in 2025 on online food ordering in South Africa and 21.1 million people will order online. So this industry is HUGE and as a result, the commission is far above industry standard for marketing opportunities.

Zoom Webinar Event

We have a LIVE Zoom Webinar event on Tuesday 30 September 20:00-21:00 where we will share all the information with the new team members.

Qualifications & Requirements

* Online Marketing skills

* Social Media Marketing and Marketing Automation skills

* Sales experience

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

* Ability to work independently and remotely

* Experience in the tech or e-commerce industry is a plus

* Must be a South African Citizen. If not, please do not apply.

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Auction and online marketing specialist

Ladybrand, Free State OOS VRYSTAAT KAAP BEDRYF BPK / OPERATIONS LTD

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Kern doel van die pos:

Bemarking en uitvoer van die maatskappy se dienste en beeld in die lewendehawe bedryf met die doel om markaandeel te handhaaf, verhoog, nuwe besigheid te ontgin en winsgewend te opereer.

Minimum Vereistes:

  • Graad 12 met Landbou graad of diploma as aanbeveling;
  • 3 jaar vorige ondervinding in Lewendehawe Bemarkers omgewing;
  • Geldige rybewys.

Vaardighede:

  • Goeie kommunikasie- en taalvaardighede in Afrikaans en Engels;
  • Rekenaarvaardig (MS Office);
  • Goeie administratiewe vaardighede;
  • Goeie bemarkings en onderhandelingsvaardighede;
  • Goeie verkoopsvaardighede.

Verantwoordelikhede:

  • Omset behaal/ winsgewendheid;
  • Klienteverhouding bou met koper en met verkoper;
  • Maatskappybetrokkenheid in die gemeenskap;
  • Toepassing van krediet beleid/administrasie;
  • Doeltreffendeen volhoubareveilingsproses;
  • Toesig oor personeel.

Main purpose of the position:

Marketing end execution of company services and image with the purpose of maintaining and increasing market share, generating new business and operating in a profitable manner.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Grade 12 with Agricultural Diploma or degree an advantage;
  • 3 years previous experience in a livestock and marketing environment;
  • Valid drivers license.

Skills:

  • Sound communication and language skills in Afrikaans and English;
  • Good working knowledge of livestock;
  • Computer literate (MS Office);
  • Good administrative skills;
  • Good negotiation and marketing skills;
  • Good sales skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Achieve turnover/profitability;
  • Client relationships with buyers and sellers;
  • Company involvement in the community;
  • Application of credit policy and administration;
  • Effective and sustainable auction process;
  • Supervision of staff.
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Auction and online marketing specialist

Ladybrand, Free State Ovk

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Provinsie : Vrystaat
Stad/Dorp : Ladybrand
Kontrak : Permanente
Sektor : Lewende Hawe
Sluitingsdatum : Dinsdag, 28 Oktober 2025

Kern doel van die pos:

Bemarking en uitvoer van die maatskappy se dienste en beeld in die lewendehawe bedryf met die doel om markaandeel te handhaaf, verhoog, nuwe besigheid te ontgin en winsgewend te opereer.

Minimum Vereistes:

  • Graad 12 met Landbou graad of diploma as aanbeveling;
  • 3 jaar vorige ondervinding in Lewendehawe Bemarkers omgewing;
  • Geldige rybewys.

Vaardighede:

  • Goeie kommunikasie- en taalvaardighede in Afrikaans en Engels;
  • Rekenaarvaardig (MS Office);
  • Goeie administratiewe vaardighede;
  • Goeie bemarkings en onderhandelingsvaardighede;
  • Goeie verkoopsvaardighede.

Verantwoordelikhede:

  • Omset behaal/ winsgewendheid;
  • Klienteverhouding bou met koper en met verkoper;
  • Maatskappybetrokkenheid in die gemeenskap;
  • Toepassing van krediet beleid/administrasie;
  • Doeltreffendeen volhoubareveilingsproses;
  • Toesig oor personeel.

Main purpose of the position:

Marketing end execution of company services and image with the purpose of maintaining and increasing market share, generating new business and operating in a profitable manner.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Grade 12 with Agricultural Diploma or degree an advantage;
  • 3 years previous experience in a livestock and marketing environment;
  • Valid drivers license.

Skills:

  • Sound communication and language skills in Afrikaans and English;
  • Good working knowledge of livestock;
  • Computer literate (MS Office);
  • Good administrative skills;
  • Good negotiation and marketing skills;
  • Good sales skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Achieve turnover/profitability;
  • Client relationships with buyers and sellers;
  • Company involvement in the community;
  • Application of credit policy and administration;
  • Effective and sustainable auction process;
  • Supervision of staff.
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Online Marketing and Sales Team

R104000 - R130878 Y diginuWithMerinda

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Company Description

diginu is a cutting-edge tech company specialising in on-demand food, drinks, grocery ordering and delivery. Our app is available on both Apple App Store and Google Play. We are rapidly expanding in South Africa with the vision of becoming a global leader in the on-demand ordering industry.

Role Description

This is a part-time or full-time remote role in our marketing team at diginu. The successful candidates will onboard restaurants, grocery stores and liquor stores in South Africa, and every order placed on diginu at those stores will result in commission, every single time. As a result, the commission can become significant. It is dependent on own effort.

This industry

R50 billion + will be spent in 2025 on online food ordering in South Africa and 21.1 million people will order online. So, this industry is HUGE and as a result, the commission is far above industry standard for marketing opportunities.

Zoom Webinar Event

We have a LIVE Zoom Webinar event on Tuesday 16th September at 20:00 - 21:00 where we will share all the information with the new team members.

Qualifications & Requirements

Knowledge on MS Excel

Marketing experience

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Ability to work independently and remotely

Experience in the tech or e-commerce industry is a plus

Must be a South African Citizen. If not, please do not apply

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1 X Senior Online Marketing Executive

Claremont, Western Cape R400000 - R800000 Y Rentokil Initial

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We are excited to offer a new role in the SA marketing division - Senior Online Marketing Executive- Content optimisation- based in WC, located in the area of Claremont, Cape Town.

As a Senior Online Marketing Executive specialising in Content Optimisation, you will play a crucial role in supporting Rentokil Initial's businesses by creating and optimising digital content for SEO growth. Your primary responsibility will be to support the Digital Leads and Businesses to have a strong monthly blog strategy and ensure internal and external are delivering content in a timely manner.  This is ensuring that it aligns with strong SEO related content and aligns with the respective tones of voice for each brand.  Secondary to this is ensuring new on-page content is improved from Content Audits conducted by our technical audit team.  Working closely to support the digital leads to ensure new content created on-page is correct, makes sense and improves SEO visibility for the websites.

As an experienced digital content writer, you will be adept at understanding briefs, conducting research, and incorporating SEO best practices.  This role is integral to the expansion of our digital marketing content growth strategy for 2024.

Requirements

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Content Creation and Optimisation:

  2. Develop a content plan strategy with the Digital leads for each business.

  3. Write engaging and informative blog briefs for externally written blog's for multiple Rentokil Initial businesses, and also create additional briefs for internally written blogs, so that key individuals can understand and complete the brief on time.
  4. Ensure that the new content is optimised for search engines and adheres to best practices in SEO.
  5. Support Digital Leads to perform keyword research and analysis to incorporate relevant keywords into the content, driving organic traffic and improving search rankings.
  6. Adapt your writing style and tone of voice to match the requirements of each business, maintaining consistency with their brand guidelines.

  7. WordPress Management:

  8. Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in WordPress, including content creation, formatting, and publishing.

  9. Upload and manage blog content, ensuring proper categorisation, tagging, and metadata optimisation for SEO.
  10. Collaborate with the web development team to ensure a smooth user experience and troubleshoot any technical issues related to content publishing.

  11. Project Management and Campaign Briefs:

  12. Prioritise and schedule content creation tasks, managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines.

  13. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Marketing and Category, to coordinate campaign briefs and align content with broader marketing strategies.
  14. Demonstrate excellent project management skills, ensuring that content production stays on track and meets established objectives.

  15. Landing Page Content for Nurture Journeys:

  16. Work closely with the Email Marketing Team to develop persuasive and compelling landing page content for nurture journeys.

  17. Apply your understanding of customer segmentation and buyer personas to craft personalised content that drives conversions.
  18. Collaborate with the digital team to ensure that the landing pages are visually appealing and optimised for lead generation.

  19. Continuous Improvement and Strategy:

  20. Stay informed about the latest industry trends, content marketing strategies, and SEO techniques to continuously enhance content performance.

  21. Provide recommendations for content optimisation based on performance analysis and user feedback.
  22. Contribute to the development of the digital marketing strategy for Rentokil Initial, particularly in the area of content optimisation.

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES

  • Excellent command of the English language, with exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
  • Proficiency in WordPress content management system (CMS).
  • Sound knowledge of SEO best practices, keyword research, and on-page optimisation.
  • Experience in project management and coordinating content production across multiple campaigns.
  • Familiarity with email marketing and writing landing page content for nurture journeys.
  • Ability to adapt writing style and tone of voice to different brands and target audiences.
  • Strong research skills and the ability to understand information from various sources.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
  • Creative mindset with the ability to generate ideas for content optimisation.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS and  EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in digital content writing, with a strong portfolio of blog articles and web content. (please be prepared to share content portfolio if you make it to interview)
Benefits

Benefits including:

  • Company contribution to Medical Aid and Pension / Provident Fund
  • Opportunity for Growth and Development

Employment Equity

Rentokil Initial believes in diversity and thus offers all employees opportunities and avoids discrimination in compliance with the Employment Equity Act. Our selection process will therefore give preference to suitably qualified Employment Equity candidates in order to to achieve our Employment Equity numerical targets.

Do you love to provide a valued professional service throughout your community? Do you feel like you could do the job well? Apply for the role today

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Senior Manager: Digital Marketing Strategy

Nedbank

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*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

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Marketing Strategy for Marketing Agency

R300000 - R540000 Y Cordelia Capital

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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

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Digital Marketing and Online Shop Assistant

Pretoria, Gauteng HandPicked Recruitment

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Minimum Requirements:
  • Matric
  • Qualification in Digital Marketing, Marketing, or related field
  • 2+ years experience in marketing, digital marketing, or web design
  • Must be fluent in both Afrikaans and English
  • Must have a valid drivers license and own transport
  • Experience with Shopify, Canva, Photoshop or similar programs will be an advantage
  • Photography skills and/or experience will be an advantage

Key Responsibilities:
  • Maintain and update two online stores
  • Create engaging social media posts and adverts to promote products online
  • Edit and upload new products to the online stores, ensuring optimal visibility
  • Design marketing materials and digital content using Canva, Photoshop, and similar tools
  • Contribute creative ideas to improve brand presence and online engagement
  • Take initiative, think creatively, and deliver innovative marketing solutions

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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