481 Marketing Content jobs in South Africa

Overview:

We are seeking a creative, proactive, and impact-driven Content Marketing Intern to help grow its digital presence. The role involves designing engaging visual content on Canva, brainstorming new ideas, and driving engagement across the brand's platforms. This internship offers creative freedom, mentorship from the founder, and the chance to make a tangible impact on a growing thought leadership brand.

Key Responsibilities:

Create daily content (graphics, carousels, videos, infographics) using Canva.

Develop creative campaigns for impact stories, surveys, and thought leadership content.

Turn insights into engaging visuals and reports.

Collaborate with the founder to refine strategy and measure content performance.

Requirements:

Strong Canva skills with a portfolio of previous work.

Creative, curious, and self-motivated.

Passionate about storytelling, social impact, sustainability, and leadership.

Reliable and able to deliver high-quality work consistently.

What You'll Gain:

Real-world marketing experience and mentorship.

Creative autonomy and a chance to build a strong portfolio.

Opportunity to directly shape the organization's brand growth.

Application:

Submit your CV plus examples of Canva work or proof of previous marketing/content success.

We're Hiring: Marketing & Content Lead

Location:
Cape Town, South Africa (Full-Time)

Start Date:
As soon as possible.

Application Deadline:
12th September 2025

Are you a digital storyteller who lives and breathes activism? Do you care deeply about justice, human rights, and the power of African voices? Then we want you on our team.

Justice Desk Africa (JDA) is an award-winning human rights organisation that empowers everyday people across the continent to become Human Rights Defenders. We're looking for a
Marketing & Content Lead
who is not just technically skilled — but who is also a committed activist at heart.

Please note:
This is not just a communications job.
If you are not passionate about African activism and human rights, this role is not for you.

What You'll Do:

• Create bold, engaging content that amplifies African activism and grassroots justice movements
• Manage JDA's social media channels, website, emailers, and digital campaigns
• Produce photos and videos that spotlight stories of resistance, courage, and change
• Track and analyse digital performance to grow our impact and reach
• Collaborate with programme teams to turn real-life human rights work into digital storytelling that matters

You Must Have:

• Deep passion for African activism, justice, and human rights
• First-hand knowledge of human rights issues and movements across Africa
• Proven experience in managing digital platforms and content creation (social media, video, design, etc.)
• Strong photography and videography skills, including editing tools (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, Canva)
• Digital campaign and analytics experience (Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics, etc.)
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills
• A degree or qualification in Media, Communications, Journalism, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
• NGO/non-profit or advocacy experience is highly beneficial

What You'll Get:

• A meaningful job where your work drives real change across Africa
• An energetic, activist-driven, and supportive team culture
• Room to grow your skills, your voice, and your reach
• Opportunities to connect with a continent-wide network of Human Rights Defenders

To Apply:

Send your
CV
, a
cover letter
explaining your activist experience and passion for human rights in Africa, and
3 examples of digital content you've created
to with the subject line:

Application:

Marketing & Content Lead

Overview:

We are seeking a creative, proactive, and impact-driven Content Marketing Intern to help grow its digital presence. The role involves designing engaging visual content on Canva, brainstorming new ideas, and driving engagement across the brand's platforms. This internship offers creative freedom, mentorship from the founder, and the chance to make a tangible impact on a growing thought leadership brand.

Key Responsibilities:

Create daily content (graphics, carousels, videos, infographics) using Canva.

Develop creative campaigns for impact stories, surveys, and thought leadership content.

Turn insights into engaging visuals and reports.

Collaborate with the founder to refine strategy and measure content performance.

Requirements:

Strong Canva skills with a portfolio of previous work.

Creative, curious, and self-motivated.

Passionate about storytelling, social impact, sustainability, and leadership.

Reliable and able to deliver high-quality work consistently.

What You'll Gain:

Real-world marketing experience and mentorship.

Creative autonomy and a chance to build a strong portfolio.

Opportunity to directly shape the organization's brand growth.

Salary: R4500

Application:

Submit your CV plus examples of Canva work or proof of previous marketing/content success.

Overview:

A Marketing Content Co-ordinator is the glue that holds campaigns together – managing content calendars, emailers, blogs, brochures, website updates, and design briefs with precision and flair. They ensure every piece of content is consistent, polished, and aligned with the brand voice, while co-ordinating seamlessly across marketing, creative, and digital teams. Equal parts organiser and storyteller, they transform strategy into impactful content that informs, inspires, and delivers results.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate and assist with photography/videography shoots

Manage the content library

Create blog posts, emailers and newsletters

Website CMS management i.e., update website content, imagery, and metadata

CRM support and integration i.e., assist with creating and organising audience segments, etc.

Adhoc marketing related tasks

Experience required:

Ideally 3+ years' experience in a similar content creation, co-ordination, or brand marketing role

Experience in tourism, hospitality, or lifestyle brands is preferred

Relevant tertiary qualification

An understanding of the luxury travel space and an appreciation for safari aesthetics

Skills required:

Canva

Asana

Google analytics

Copywriting skills

Basic photography and videography skills

Understanding of content planning tools

Exposure to CMS systems (e.g., WordPress) – be able to upload content and edit etc.

SEO tools like SEMrush (to your advantage)

Familiarity with content SEO principles is advantageous

Other requirements:

Ability to travel (sometimes at short notice)

Valid driver's license

Clear criminal record

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Professional Services | Tax Incentives | B2B Marketing

WatersEdge Solutions is partnering with a specialist global consultancy helping innovation-driven businesses unlock value through R&D tax credits, grants, and incentives. We’re recruiting for a strategic yet hands-on Marketing & Content Manager to elevate brand presence and drive lead generation across South Africa, the UK, Germany, and Australia. This is a career-defining opportunity to lead content and marketing strategy in a growth-oriented, mission-driven environment.

About the Role

This is a strategic, execution-focused role at the intersection of marketing and professional services. As the Marketing & Content Manager, you’ll work closely with technical specialists to craft compelling narratives that resonate with CEOs, CFOs, and innovation leaders across key sectors. From blogs and brochures to campaigns and collateral, your content will directly influence awareness, trust, and new business wins.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a B2B marketing strategy focused on lead generation and brand visibility
• Own digital content across the website, blog, and social media platforms
• Create engaging content that simplifies complex R&D tax topics for a senior audience
• Run multi-channel marketing campaigns, including SEO, webinars, and advertising
• Support business development with tailored RFP responses and client messaging
• Produce sales collateral, brochures, and thought leadership aligned with company positioning

What You’ll Bring

• 3–5 years’ experience in B2B marketing or professional services marketing
• Strong content creation background, ideally with exposure to technical or financial topics
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• Excellent writing, editing, and content storytelling abilities
• Proven project management and campaign execution skills
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, WordPress or CMS platforms, and basic design tools
• Strategic mindset with a data-informed, analytical approach to marketing

Nice to Have

• Experience marketing within consulting, financial services, or tax industries
• Familiarity with incentive schemes, innovation funding, or R&D tax credits
• Knowledge of SEO and content syndication strategies

What’s On Offer

• High-impact role with direct access to leadership and decision-makers
• Global exposure and cross-functional collaboration with legal, technical, and finance experts
• Career growth into senior leadership as the team expands
• Opportunity to shape the marketing function of a growing international firm

Company Culture

This partner business fosters a culture of specialist knowledge, collaboration, and global impact. You’ll work closely with technical experts across tax, legal, and engineering disciplines to bring real-world financial value to innovative businesses. Expect autonomy, mentorship, and a strong focus on growth—both professional and personal.

If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider you application unsuccessful.

Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa

Employment Type:
Full-Time

Industry:
Professional Services | Tax Incentives | B2B Marketing

WatersEdge Solutions is partnering with a specialist global consultancy helping innovation-driven businesses unlock value through R&D tax credits, grants, and incentives. We're recruiting for a strategic yet hands-on
Marketing & Content Manager
to elevate brand presence and drive lead generation across South Africa, the UK, Germany, and Australia. This is a career-defining opportunity to lead content and marketing strategy in a growth-oriented, mission-driven environment.

About the Role

This is a strategic, execution-focused role at the intersection of marketing and professional services. As the Marketing & Content Manager, you'll work closely with technical specialists to craft compelling narratives that resonate with CEOs, CFOs, and innovation leaders across key sectors. From blogs and brochures to campaigns and collateral, your content will directly influence awareness, trust, and new business wins.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a B2B marketing strategy focused on lead generation and brand visibility
• Own digital content across the website, blog, and social media platforms
• Create engaging content that simplifies complex R&D tax topics for a senior audience
• Run multi-channel marketing campaigns, including SEO, webinars, and advertising
• Support business development with tailored RFP responses and client messaging
• Produce sales collateral, brochures, and thought leadership aligned with company positioning

What You'll Bring

• 3–5 years' experience in B2B marketing or professional services marketing
• Strong content creation background, ideally with exposure to technical or financial topics
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• Excellent writing, editing, and content storytelling abilities
• Proven project management and campaign execution skills
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, WordPress or CMS platforms, and basic design tools
• Strategic mindset with a data-informed, analytical approach to marketing

Nice to Have

• Experience marketing within consulting, financial services, or tax industries
• Familiarity with incentive schemes, innovation funding, or R&D tax credits
• Knowledge of SEO and content syndication strategies

What's On Offer

• High-impact role with direct access to leadership and decision-makers
• Global exposure and cross-functional collaboration with legal, technical, and finance experts
• Career growth into senior leadership as the team expands
• Opportunity to shape the marketing function of a growing international firm

Company Culture

This partner business fosters a culture of specialist knowledge, collaboration, and global impact. You'll work closely with technical experts across tax, legal, and engineering disciplines to bring real-world financial value to innovative businesses. Expect autonomy, mentorship, and a strong focus on growth—both professional and personal.

If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Recruiter:
WatersEdge Solutions

Job Ref:

Date posted:
Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
POSITION INFO:
Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa

Employment Type:
Full-Time

Industry:
Professional Services | Tax Incentives | B2B Marketing

WatersEdge Solutions is partnering with a specialist global consultancy helping innovation-driven businesses unlock value through R&D tax credits, grants, and incentives. We're recruiting for a strategic yet hands-on
Marketing & Content Manager
to elevate brand presence and drive lead generation across South Africa, the UK, Germany, and Australia. This is a career-defining opportunity to lead content and marketing strategy in a growth-oriented, mission-driven environment.

About The Role
This is a strategic, execution-focused role at the intersection of marketing and professional services. As the Marketing & Content Manager, you'll work closely with technical specialists to craft compelling narratives that resonate with CEOs, CFOs, and innovation leaders across key sectors. From blogs and brochures to campaigns and collateral, your content will directly influence awareness, trust, and new business wins.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a B2B marketing strategy focused on lead generation and brand visibility
• Own digital content across the website, blog, and social media platforms
• Create engaging content that simplifies complex R&D tax topics for a senior audience
• Run multi-channel marketing campaigns, including SEO, webinars, and advertising
• Support business development with tailored RFP responses and client messaging
• Produce sales collateral, brochures, and thought leadership aligned with company positioning

What You'll Bring

• 3–5 years' experience in B2B marketing or professional services marketing
• Strong content creation background, ideally with exposure to technical or financial topics
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• Excellent writing, editing, and content storytelling abilities
• Proven project management and campaign execution skills
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, WordPress or CMS platforms, and basic design tools
• Strategic mindset with a data-informed, analytical approach to marketing

Nice to Have

• Experience marketing within consulting, financial services, or tax industries
• Familiarity with incentive schemes, innovation funding, or R&D tax credits
• Knowledge of SEO and content syndication strategies

What's On Offer

• High-impact role with direct access to leadership and decision-makers
• Global exposure and cross-functional collaboration with legal, technical, and finance experts
• Career growth into senior leadership as the team expands
• Opportunity to shape the marketing function of a growing international firm

Company Culture
This partner business fosters a culture of specialist knowledge, collaboration, and global impact. You'll work closely with technical experts across tax, legal, and engineering disciplines to bring real-world financial value to innovative businesses. Expect autonomy, mentorship, and a strong focus on growth—both professional and personal.

If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider you application unsuccessful.

Overview:

Join the wild side of luxury and embark on this exciting marketing opportunity at Thornybush - where wildlife nestled in the Greater Kruger meets world-class luxury.

A Marketing Content Co-ordinator is the glue that holds campaigns together – managing content calendars, emailers, blogs, brochures, website updates, and design briefs with precision and flair. They ensure every piece of content is consistent, polished, and aligned with the brand voice, while co-ordinating seamlessly across marketing, creative, and digital teams. Equal parts organiser and storyteller, they transform strategy into impactful content that informs, inspires, and delivers results.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and assist with photography/videography shoots
• Manage the content library
• Create blog posts, emailers and newsletters
• Website CMS management i.e., update website content, imagery, and metadata
• CRM support and integration i.e., assist with creating and organising audience segments, etc.
• Adhoc marketing related tasks

Experience required:

• Ideally 3+ years’ experience in a similar marketing content creation, co-ordination, or brand marketing role
• Experience in tourism, hospitality, or lifestyle brands is preferred
• Relevant tertiary qualification
• An understanding of the luxury travel space and an appreciation for safari aesthetics

Skills required:

• Canva
• Asana
• Google analytics
• Copywriting skills
• Basic photography and videography skills
• Understanding of content planning tools
• Exposure to CMS systems (e.g., WordPress) – be able to upload content and edit etc.
• SEO tools like SEMrush (to your advantage)
• Familiarity with content SEO principles is advantageous

Other requirements:

• Valid driver’s license
• Clear criminal record