36 Marketing Director jobs in Durban

Job Description

This role is for Power Fashion, part of the Mr Price Group

This role is to support the delivery of brand campaigns and product launches through effective coordination, product handovers, execution of events and activations for brand building customer experiences as well as new store openings. This role will monitor brand performance, analyse campaign data, execute the marketing calendar and gather customer as well as market insights to inform strategy. They will also manage digital content and coordinate brand activity across touchpoints ensuring brand activities are well organised, on brand and aligned with key calendar timelines through fostering cross-functional collaboration, managing brand assets, product samples and assisting with the on the ground execution of customer experience driving consistency in all customer facing touchpoints to ensure the business meets is commercial goals.

Responsibilities

Brand Communication – TTL

• Implement the annual marketing calendar.
• Assist in compiling seasonal strat for marketing campaign reviews by the business using the internal strategic framework.
• Initiate the trial of innovative solutions and platforms to reach the customer.
• Strong customer experience capabilities and ability to coordinate events and activations assisting with planning logistics and managing event execution.
• Drive conversion throughout customer journey by conceptualising experiential moments of engagement. Execute campaign shoots ensuring all stakeholders uphold brand identity and visual standard consistently.
• Undertake thorough shoot and production planning to ensure effective use of timing Coordinate product handovers and develop communication and channel plans based on strategic calls ensuring key looks are featured in campaigns.
• Create Marketing Mags for campaign launches in alignment with VM team to ensure correct execution and product display.

Project Management

• Coordinate campaign shoots and productions smoothly, cost effectively and timeously. Implement the campaign strategy and ensure creative execution is consistent with brand identity and meets brand standards.
• Develop and coordinate events and activations for existing and new store to raise awareness and meet brand and commercial objectives.
• Ensure all 3rd party suppliers execute according to plan and brand standard. Ensure media for various touchpoints is handed over timeously and to spec.
• Track and traffic time allocation for the fulfilment of briefs internally or 3rd party.

Research: customer & competitor

• Gather and analyse customer feedback from activations and events and present the insights to the business
• Gather customer insights using internal resources and research houses. Implement commissioned studies ensuring delivery and accuracy
• Present shopper insights regularly to inform brand campaigns
• Support the development of insight presentations and trend reports to inform brand plans.
• Conduct continuous social listening to respond to agile brand opportunities.
• Execute insights from studies and surveys in all briefs.
• Conduct and present regular competitor and market research to inform strategy.

Budget Management

• Track all CEs and invoices to ensure vendors are up to date.
• Obtain sign off on all expenditure.
• Conduct a variety of financial administrative tasks to meet

We at SIQALO FOODS a subsidiary of RCL FOODS are seeking a confident, curious, and energetic Assistant Brand Manager , passionate about consumers and building brands, to join our Marketing Team . The role will be based at our Head Office in Durban and report to the Brand Manager . We are looking for a candidate who takes the initiative, is self-driven and has strong execution skills.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Diploma/Degree in Marketing or Business Management (3 years).
• Valid code EB drivers’ license.
• 2 - 3 years relevant experience in a FMCG environment.

Knowledge and Skill :

• Sound level of foundational brand management skills including exposure to quantitative data sources (e.g IRI, Circana, Nielsen) and ability to track market share and pricing vs competitors.
• Knowledge of ATL channels and roles they play.
• Execution on all BTL and digital communication plans.
• Basic knowledge of media plan.
• Brand health measures – awareness, equity, brand attributes, etc.

Duties & Responsibilities

Core brand deliverables:

• Consumer Insights: Facilitate deep and ‘fresh’ insight through qualitative and quantitative exposure and analysis across multiple sources.
• Build Strong Brands: Bringing brand positioning to life through ATL & BTL Channels; Brand Portfolio Strategy, Strategic Pricing.
• Brand Communication: Brilliant Activation and Execution, Shopper, Channel and In-Store insights, Brand Planning, Digital, Media Planning.
• Brand Innovation: Project Management, Flawless Launch.
• Brand Investment Budget: Management of brand budget.
• Financial Acumen: Manage the P+L for both brand and category to ensure the attainment of profit, equity and volume objectives. Execution against in-year brand plan, directing and working with agencies.

Brand Office Administration:

• Create and maintain the database of brand-related market research and analysis.
• Coordinate the innovation documents & updates on database.
• Manage project creation & tracking.
• Inspiring briefs to agencies and R&D teams.
• Administer and process office invoices from suppliers.
• Maintain and safeguard records, reports and NPD files.
• Ongoing budget management.

RCL FOODS is seeking a confident, curious, and energetic Assistant Brand Manager to join our Marketing Team, focusing on the Pet Category. The position is based in Westville and reports to the Brand Manager.

The ABM will support the Brand Manager in driving brand growth within the Pet category by executing the annual brand plan, emphasizing consumer-centric communication and innovation.

Minimum Requirements:

• Marketing-related degree or diploma
• 1-3 years relevant experience in a similar role and environment
• Ideally FMCG experience

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support the Brand Manager in their role
• Contribute to developing and executing the annual brand strategy
• Ensure all communications and materials adhere to brand guidelines
• Execute and project manage marketing activities across channels
• Conduct brand audits and competitor reviews
• Develop agency briefs and liaise with agencies and internal teams
• Assist in developing brand-building ideas
• Support digital content creation and social media management

• Implement marketing strategies and brand plans
• Lead small to medium innovation projects (bronze, silver)
• Co-lead major innovation projects (Gold, platinum)
• Collaborate with project management teams on BOSCARDS and Gate documentation

• Coordinate with Customer & Customer Marketing teams on in-store initiatives
• Work with CMI team to leverage consumer insights
• Manage relationships with third-party agencies and in-house studio

• Generate trade insights via trade visits and interactions
• Maintain relationships with agency partners and manage campaigns

A vacancy has become available for an accomplished Brand Manager.

1. Must have experience with South African retailers and contacts within the industry.
2. Footwear or apparel background is paramount.
3. Brand Management experience is a must.
4. Financial acumen and Excel know-how.
5. References.
6. Proven track record.
7. 10+ years’ experience in Management or Executive roles.

Degree in Marketing or equivalent

Very competitive package on offer including benefits.

We’re on the hunt for a Brand Operations Manager. Are you passionate about transforming brand vision into seamless, high-quality execution? Do you thrive in a creative team? If so, we’re eager to learn more about you! 

As a brand operations manager, you will lead the operational delivery of brand initiatives — overseeing creative output, production workflows, agency partnerships, and budget control. You’ll be the driving force behind systems that enable the brand team to deliver at speed and scale, bringing operational excellence in creative workflows and budget management, strong project management and cross-functional coordination skills, a sharp eye for brand detail and creative quality, and a tech-forward mindset with proficiency in AI and collaboration tools.

If you have the following:

• A bachelor’s degree in marketing, production, business operations, or project management
• 5+ years’ experience in brand or marketing operations, including leadership roles
• Proven success managing brand operations at scale
• Experience in agency or fast-paced brand environments

We’d love to hear from you!

• Operational excellence
  Deep understanding of creative operations, production workflows, resourcing and budget management.
• Creative quality management
  Strong eye for brand detail and ability to uphold creative standards.
• Process-driven
  Skilled in implementing and improving scalable, repeatable systems.
• Project management
  Expertise in project and portfolio management, timeline tracking and cross-functional coordination.
• Tech-savvy
  Proficient in workflow tools, creative collaboration platforms, and AI-based productivity tools.
• Strong collaborator
  Comfortable working with brand strategists, creatives, execs and external partners.
• Calm under pressure
  Strong delivery orientation in high-volume, deadline-driven environments.

We’re on the hunt for a Brand Operations Manager. Are you passionate about transforming brand vision into seamless, high-quality execution? Do you thrive in a creative team? If so, we’re eager to learn more about you!

As a Brand Operations Manager, you will lead the operational delivery of brand initiatives — overseeing creative output, production workflows, agency partnerships, and budget control. You’ll be the driving force behind systems that enable the brand team to deliver at speed and scale, bringing operational excellence in creative workflows and budget management, strong project management and cross-functional coordination skills, a sharp eye for brand detail and creative quality, and a tech-forward mindset with proficiency in AI and collaboration tools.

If you have the following:

• A bachelor’s degree in marketing, production, business operations, or project management
• 5+ years’ experience in brand or marketing operations, including leadership roles
• Proven success managing brand operations at scale
• Experience in agency or fast-paced brand environments

We’d love to hear from you!

Digital Brand & Communications Manager / Specialist

Permanent

Westville

Overview

We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa. But we are also more than that. We are people serving people. While we boast the best in tech and infrastructure, our people are our greatest resource. With our skilled, curious, can-do people at the forefront, our assets become your assets, our service your solutions.

Vector’s vehicle fleet includes a food industry first in ‘multi-temperature’ vehicles enabling the company to service business across frozen, chilled and ambient temperature zones on a single delivery.

Job Purpose

To lead the development and execution of the Vector Logistics brand, advertising and sponsorship opportunities that enhance Vector Logistics’ internal and external engagement. The role is responsible for managing brand enhancement through various channels. The incumbent will work closely with HR, Customer Team, and Leadership to drive brand management and employee engagement, ensuring alignment with company objectives and values while optimizing internal resources and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Digital Content Strategy & Management
Develop and implement a comprehensive brand strategy aligned with company goals. Ensure consistency in messaging and brand identity across digital touchpoints. Drive the agreed positioning of the Vector Logistics brand to the market, in a way that focuses on our value proposition and ESG strategy. Support the brand to achieve its strategy and goals, understanding our customers and service offering. Present and deliver the agreed strategic marketing vision and direction to key business units and stakeholders in the business.

Internal Communications
Work closely with Employee Engagement & Comms Manager to develop engaging employee communication initiatives. Support the creation of digital newsletters, email campaigns, and other internal content with limited external design assistance. Enhance internal communication effectiveness through digital tools and platforms managed internally.

External Communications & Brand Visibility
Develop and execute digital campaigns to enhance employer branding and corporate reputation. Manage content for the company website, ensuring it is up to date. Work with Customer Team to craft and distribute external-facing content, including press releases and social media updates, with little to no external agency reliance. Monitor digital brand perception and ensure consistency in external communication using in-house resources.

Social Media and Digital Analytics and Reporting
Develop collateral for our social media channels. Track and analyze social media metrics.

Key Relationships

Internal: Employee Engagement & Communications Manager, HR Leadership and Business Partners, Senior Leadership Team, Employees across all levels.

External: Media partners and PR agencies (only when necessary), Digital marketing and content agencies (used sparingly for highly specialized work), Social media and technology partners.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

Qualifications and Experience:
At least 10 years of experience in a brand and digital communications environment. Experience managing digital platforms, social media, and internal communication tools. Familiarity with the supply chain and logistics industry is advantageous. Experience in employer branding and employee engagement initiatives is advantageous.

Skills and Competencies:
Attention to detail
Creativity and innovation to drive in-house content creation.
Strategic thinking.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
Digital literacy and adaptability.
Project management and time management skills.
Strong brand development and management:
Drive the execution of the brand/marketing communications plan. Manage end to end process of brand development – L&A. Ensure that the overarching communication objectives and big ideas are understood to deliver an integrated plan across all channels and touch points. Drive the execution process and ensure approval process from a brand perspective is adhered to. Knowledge of Search Engine Optimization (SEO), digital analytics, and online engagement strategies. Proficiency in graphic design and multimedia content creation is highly advantageous. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across teams. Excellent project management and organizational skills.

We look forward to hearing from you!