381 Marketing Manager jobs in South Africa

Remuneration : Negotiable on qualifications and work experience

Our Client is a global leader in networking products, providing reliable Wi-Fi solutions, smart home devices, and security products internationally. In South Africa, the company is committed to growing its market presence and building strong consumer and business brand equity.

The Marketing Manager will lead all marketing efforts for the company, developing strategies that build brand awareness, drive demand, and support sales growth across consumer, ISP, retail, and business channels. This includes digital, trade, and product marketing.

Required qualification and working knowledge :

• Proven experience in a marketing role, preferably within the IT, consumer electronics or telecommunication sectors.
• Strong knowledge of both traditional and digital marketing channels, including SEO, social media, email marketing, and content strategy.
• Experience in digital campaign management and brand positioning across B2B and B2C channels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling messaging for various audiences.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and marketing tools, including Adobe Creative Suite, CRM platforms, web analytics tools, and Google Ads.
• Ability to analyze data and apply market research to inform strategy and execution.
• Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills.

POSITION INFO :

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Build and grow the company’s brand visibility across digital platforms, retail channels, and B2B environments.
• Develop and implement channel-specific marketing plans for retailers, ISPs, and distributors.
• Lead all efforts, including social media, SEO, paid media, and website management.
• Manage public relations, media buying, and partnerships to increase brand reach and credibility.
• Monitor market trends, customer insights, and competitor activity to support data-driven marketing decisions.
• Manage external agencies and vendors across creative, digital, and event marketing functions.
• Develop and execute strategic campaigns with defined performance metrics. Track and report on return on investment (ROI) across digital and channel marketing activities to optimize budget allocation.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute trade shows, retail activations, product launches, and partner events, ensuring brand representation and effective post-event analysis.
• Collaborate with the sales and channel teams to design and implement in-store retail displays, including layout planning, branded fixture placement, and visual merchandising to enhance shopper engagement.
• Oversee the creation and distribution of point-of-sales (POS) materials across retail and reseller channels; ensure optimal merchandising space utilization and alignment with promotional objectives.
• Partner with products, sales, and e-commerce teams to ensure integrated messaging across all consumers and B2B touchpoints.

Job Title: Marketing Manager

Job Location: Gauteng, Soweto

Deadline: August 26, 2025

Job Summary:

• The Marketing Manager is responsible for leading and managing all activities supporting the Group Marketing Strategy.
• They will create and implement the marketing plan for the hospital, aligned with the Group Marketing strategy.
• The role includes managing General Practitioners and Specialist integration strategies.
• Responsible for planning strategic programs and events to build relationships between healthcare stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma in Marketing or Sales.
• Sales-related experience is advantageous.
• Stakeholder engagement experience at various seniority levels (Manco to Exco).
• Understanding of the healthcare industry in South Africa is advantageous.
• Ability to travel (own transport).

• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar environment.

• Develop a measurable Doctor-engagement strategy to increase hospital revenue through medical professional engagement.
• Conduct regular General Practitioner engagement to increase referrals.
• Identify professionals meeting the hospital's gap analysis profile to generate leads.
• Perform bi-annual market research and post-campaign analysis to inform market segmentation and strategy.
• Lead the development and execution of the marketing strategy for the area of responsibility.
• Review business performance with relevant stakeholders to drive outcomes.
• Ensure brand consistency across all marketing and advertising initiatives; manage marketing activities and service providers.
• Interpret research data and take focused actions accordingly.
• Plan and coordinate media campaigns to maximize budgets using a 360-degree media mix.
• Participate in planning, project management, and policy-making as a key marketing team member.

Closing Date: August 26, 2025

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Marketing Manager

Drive strategic and creative digital campaigns in a dynamic, UK-aligned customer service company.

Marketing | R40 000/month | Office-based, Foreshore Cape Town | 09:00 -17:30 (UK Hours)

About Our Client

Our client is a UK-based leader in outsourced customer services, known for driving transformative business growth through tailored service solutions. With a strong foundation in innovation and customer excellence, the company operates at the forefront of creative and technical support, serving clients across multiple industries. Their Cape Town office plays a critical role in the business, offering a vibrant work environment and the opportunity to work closely with international teams.

The Role: Marketing Manager

This is a hands-on and strategic role for a digital-savvy Marketing Manager ready to take ownership of multi-channel campaigns. You will be responsible for planning and executing an integrated marketing strategy spanning paid media, SEO, email, and social channels. Working closely with internal stakeholders and leadership, you will ensure the brands' visibility and performance goals are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive digital marketing strategy aligned with business goals
• Define and segment target audiences and tailor messaging accordingly
• Plan and manage a marketing calendar of campaigns, promotions, and seasonal activity
• Grow and manage company presence on LinkedIn and Facebook with compelling content
• Lead PPC efforts on Google Ads, Meta Ads, and others, managing bids, audience,and performance
• Conduct keyword research and manage SEO activities, including content and technical improvements
• Collaborate on content and campaign assets like landing pages, creatives, and email flows
• Drive and manage full-funnel campaigns with continuous A/B testing and optimisation
• Track marketing KPIs (CTR, CAC, ROI) using analytics tools like Google Analytics and CRM dashboards
• Report campaign performance and recommend improvements to the CEO
• Manage marketing budgets effectively to optimise results
• Promote CEO thought leadership through industry insights and content strategy

About You

• 3 -8 years of experience in digital marketing, with 12 years in a lead or managerial role
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field
• Strong command of tools including Google Ads, Meta Ads, Google Analytics, SEO platforms (SEMrush, Ahrefs), email marketing systems, and CRM tools
• Solid understanding of SEO, paid media, campaign design, and marketing metrics
• Strong analytical ability and results-driven mindset
• Experience in the arts or creative industries is highly desirable
• Creative, self-motivated, and able to manage projects independently
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

We are looking for a multi-talented and passionate Marketing Manager to join our team! If you have these traits and have experience in "High-End Hospitality" and "Luxury Travel" Industries, we would love to hear from you.

This is an executive management role that entails:

• Developing the marketing strategy and ensuring a consistent image is being portrayed
• Being pro-active in developing publicity opportunities and effectively dealing with media
• Building relationships with partners and growing the database
• Guiding business decisions by staying on top of trends
• Building an on-line audience through website and social media
• Managing digital content creation
• Ensuring continued management of social media marketing
• Setting criteria for hosting journalists and influencers based on negotiated deliverables
• Liaising with outsourced PR agencies
• Reviewing Brand strategies
• Effectively communicating our brand and implementing our brand guide
• Working with designers to ensure consistent brand experience
• Creating effective brand awareness

• Minimum of 3 years experience working in a Marketing Manager role on a high-end luxury travel brand is essential and mandatory
• Very high-end hospitality experience or luxury brand experience
• Charismatic - able to eloquently hold conversations with guests, various stakeholders and company shareholders
• Engaging and a passion to represent a quality, high-end brand
• Passion for high-end hospitality and luxury travel
• Able to comfortably slot into a close-knit team

SUMMARY : POSITION INFO :

Role Overview

The Marketing Manager will lead the development and execution of high-impact, data-led marketing campaigns across multiple countries in the SEA region. This includes managing external agencies, collaborating with internal stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with global brand standards. The role requires a strong blend of strategic thinking, creative execution, and analytical rigor.

Key Responsibilities

Multi-Country Marketing Program Planning & Execution

• Design and implement integrated marketing programs tailored to diverse markets within Southern and East Africa.
• Manage creative and media agencies to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of marketing assets.
• Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and budget tracking to ensure efficient use of resources.
• Monitor program performance and share insights and best practices across the broader marketing community.
• Prepare and deliver regular reports and updates to internal stakeholders.

Campaign Development & Execution

Stakeholder Collaboration & Management

Candidate Profile

Education & Experience

Skills & Competencies

Work Environment

This is a hybrid role requiring in-office presence from Monday to Thursday. The organization fosters a culture of inclusion, innovation, and purpose, offering a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact the financial empowerment of individuals and businesses across the region. 12-month fixed term contract

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic marketing manager to lead our GIC and infrastructure-focused marketing initiatives. This role will oversee branding, content strategy, digital marketing, public relations, and sponsorship activations, with a particular focus on sports marketing partnerships with rugby and soccer schools. The marketing manager will also be responsible for growing the brands of GIC’s CEO and Chairman by working closely with digital creators to ensure alignment with the overall corporate brand strategy.

This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong leadership presence, capable of managing multiple projects, optimising brand performance, and driving impactful marketing campaigns across all channels.

Key Responsibilities :

Marketing Strategy and Brand Growth

• Lead the execution of the overall brand and marketing strategy for GIC (Infrastructure division, including CEO and Chairman’s brands).
• Ensure the successful execution of branding and marketing plans to increase brand awareness and effective marketing across all platforms.
• Identify public relations and corporate social responsibility opportunities as part of the broader marketing strategy.
• Set clear marketing objectives, optimise spending, and track performance against key metrics.
• Engage and manage external service providers, freelancers, and agencies to execute the marketing plan effectively.
• Drive the growth of GIC’s CEO and Chairman’s personal brands in alignment with the corporate brand strategy by working closely with digital creators.

Digital Marketing and Website Management

• Drive online growth campaigns and collaborate with external service providers to achieve branding and marketing goals.
• Identify creative ways to expand GIC’s reach online through digital content, social media, video, and influencer collaborations.
• Ensure that website content is regularly updated to reflect company news, projects, and campaigns.
• Ensure that google paid advertising campaigns are regularly updated to reflect company news, projects, and campaigns.
• Optimise website search engine performance and manage campaign-related landing pages.
• Monitor digital marketing trends and implement new strategies to keep GIC at the forefront of digital innovation.

Sponsorships and Strategic Partnerships

• Oversee and manage sponsorship activations, ensuring alignment with brand and business objectives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and strategic partners to maximize brand exposure and impact.
• Manage GIC’s sports marketing initiatives, including partnerships with top rugby and soccer schools.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of sponsorship activations, ensuring measurable return on investment and brand positioning success.

Reporting and Performance Analysis

• Create and maintain analytics reports across multiple platforms to extract key insights for future campaign development.
• Assess branding and marketing activity performance, taking corrective action where necessary.
• Conduct industry analysis to stay updated with the latest marketing trends and innovations.
• Provide data-driven proposals and recommendations for marketing initiatives.
• Report on the performance of branding and marketing activities for GIC, Chairman and CEO, identifying areas of growth and improvement.

Financial and Budget Management

• Develop, prepare, and manage the branding and marketing budget.
• Allocate funds appropriately to marketing activities, ensuring cost efficiency and maximum return on investment.
• Monitor and report on marketing spending to ensure budget adherence and financial accountability.

Managerial Duties and Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and manage the marketing team, ensuring team members are motivated, challenged, and supported.
• Manage external service providers, ensuring effective execution of marketing initiatives.
• Provide strong marketing leadership, ensuring marketing planning and management align with business objectives.
• Attend and contribute to meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

General Marketing Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of the marketing plan from start to finish, leveraging internal support and external agencies where needed.
• Manage relationships with service providers, ensuring the highest quality of work and efficiency.
• Identify, build, and manage partnerships with key stakeholders to strengthen GIC’s brand and marketing initiatives.
• Present ideas, strategies, and final deliverables to internal and external teams.
• Communicate marketing strategies, budgets, and performance updates with executives and directors.
• Ensure corporate identity and visual brand elements are maintained and used correctly across all departments and by all employees.

Our client is one of the oldest IT support and IT solutions company in the UK. We are looking for a qualified Marketing Manager to join their team.

Role Overview

As the Marketing Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping our brand identity and driving customer engagement. You will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive marketing strategies to promote our services, generate inbound leads, and enhance brand awareness.

The ideal person is well versed in all major marketing channels, highly driven, and thrives on challenge. A "swiss army knife" with a great content background who can leverage existing client base and affiliates to drive quick wins.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and execute strategic marketing plans to achieve company objectives and drive business growth.
2. Conduct market research to identify target audiences, market trends, and competitive landscape.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define brand messaging, value propositions, and positioning.
4. Create compelling marketing content, including website copy, blog posts, case studies, and social media posts.
5. Oversee paid media campaigns across search and social.
6. Build and manage digital marketing campaigns across various channels such as social media, email, and search engines.
7. Generate content for all channels (static, graphics, banners, videos, TikTok, Reels).
8. Establish and maintain relationships with media outlets, industry influencers, and strategic partners.
9. Measure and analyze the performance of marketing initiatives using metrics and KPIs to optimize results.
10. Stay updated on emerging trends and best practices in marketing, technology, and the tech services industry.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications are a plus.
2. 5+ years experience in marketing roles, preferably in the technology sector or related industry.
3. Strong understanding of digital marketing principles and techniques, including SEO, SEM, PPC, and social media marketing.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft compelling messaging and content.
5. Creative thinker with a strategic mindset and the ability to translate ideas into actionable plans.
6. Results-oriented with a track record of driving measurable outcomes and achieving targets.
7. Strong content background.
8. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
9. Proficiency in marketing analytics tools and platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, HubSpot, SEMrush).
10. Experience working with design softwares to create content - graphics and videos (Canva, CapCut, Photoshop etc).

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Reports To: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Location: Remote – Open to candidates in South Africa and/or LATAM

About the Role:

We’re hiring a dynamic, hands-on Marketing Manager to lead digital growth across a portfolio of fast-growing companies, including Surgical Republic , The Pave , and others. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, loves building marketing systems from scratch, and can juggle multiple brands with ease.

You’ll report directly to the COO and play a core role in executing paid media, SEO, and digital strategies that drive measurable results. While you won’t manage a team initially, your work will have a direct impact across our business units.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, launch, and optimize paid media campaigns (Google Ads, Meta, etc.) across all brand verticals.
• Execute and manage SEO initiatives to boost organic traffic and search rankings.
• Lead end-to-end marketing campaigns—from concept and execution to performance tracking.
• Build and maintain marketing infrastructure: landing pages, analytics, conversion tracking, tagging, etc.
• Align with leadership and internal teams to ensure campaigns support each brand’s goals.
• Monitor KPIs, report on campaign results, and adjust strategies for growth.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and continuously suggest improvements.

Qualifications:

• 3–6 years of digital marketing experience, including hands-on campaign management and SEO execution.
• Proven success running and optimizing paid campaigns with minimal supervision.
• Experience supporting multiple brands or business units , preferably in SMB or localized markets .
• Proficiency in tools like Google Ads, Google Analytics, Meta Ads Manager, SEMrush/Ahrefs, and tag managers.
• Ability to multitask and deliver in a high-speed, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong data analysis skills and a performance-driven mindset.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.

Bonus Point:

• Experience in B2C, small business, or franchise-style growth models.
• Familiarity with email marketing, basic design tools (Canva, Adobe), or content creation.
• Knowledge of CRM or marketing automation tools.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be at the forefront of marketing innovation across diverse industries from healthcare to home services. We offer autonomy, flexibility, and the opportunity to build and scale marketing systems that impact real businesses. This is your chance to shape the digital strategy of multiple ventures from the ground up.

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takealot.com , South Africa's leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Marketing Manager to join our Takealot Fulfilment Services team in Cape Town.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper-growth company seeking smart, creative, and hardworking individuals with integrity. We offer a market-related, flexible Total Remuneration Package, a great work environment, and a promise of engaging challenges to help you build something great.

This position reports to the Head of Marketing (TFS).

1. Marketing Strategy Development: Develop and implement a marketing strategy to increase brand awareness, customer acquisition, and revenue. Collaborate with leadership to align initiatives with business goals. Identify market trends and opportunities.
2. Brand Management & Promotion: Lead efforts to enhance TFS's visibility and reputation. Oversee messaging, campaigns, and media outreach.
3. Content Strategy and Creation: Manage content across channels including website, blog, email, and digital media. Ensure content aligns with company values and marketing goals.
4. Digital Marketing & Lead Generation: Drive digital campaigns, manage social media presence, and optimize for SEO with the digital team.
5. Sales & Marketing Alignment: Coordinate with sales and operations to ensure marketing efforts translate into qualified leads. Support sales with materials and monitor conversion processes.
6. Market Research & Data Analysis: Conduct industry research, analyze campaign performance, and provide insights for strategy refinement.
7. Event Management & Partnerships: Organize events and build relationships with partners and influencers.
8. Budget & Resource Management: Oversee marketing budget, track spending, and optimize ROI.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or related field.
• 5+ years in marketing, preferably in logistics or fulfillment sectors.
• 2+ years in B2B services (advantage).
• Experience managing agencies and leading creative teams.
• Proven success in developing marketing strategies that generate leads and enhance brand visibility.
• Experience with digital marketing, social media, email campaigns, and content creation.
• Strong knowledge of SEO, SEM, and analytics tools like Google Analytics and SEMrush.

• Excellent communication skills.
• Data-driven decision-making mindset.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Knowledge of marketing automation, CMS, and social media tools.
• Understanding of brand management and customer engagement strategies.
• Creative, innovative, and proactive.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

• Our team is entrepreneurial, dynamic, customer-centric, and fun. We value ownership, teamwork, and openness to feedback.
• We focus on execution and results, with a passion for what we do.
• We seek an "Extraordinary Mind" who is smart, has integrity, and is hardworking.

If you meet these criteria, we invite you to join us!

Takealot Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities.