508 Marketing Managers jobs in South Africa

*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

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

At 2U, we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission – to eliminate the back row in education – and connected by our shared passion to deliver world-class digital education at scale. As the parent company of edX, the world's leading online learning platform, 2U powers more than 4,000 online higher education offerings – from free courses to full degrees. Together with more than 230 colleges, universities, and corporate partners, we are helping to unlock human potential.

What We're Looking For:

The Senior Analyst, Marketing Strategy and Analysis is responsible for the monthly digital marketing budget and projected return on investment across a portfolio of online executive education programs. The Senior Analyst, Marketing Strategy and Analysis will be directly responsible for managing a portfolio of paid tactics (Facebook, LinkedIn, Search, etc.) across programs with high complexity and revenue impact for the business. This role has ownership of day-to-day optimizing of the health of programs within purview against KPI's and is responsible for accurate management of spend.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

Analysis:

• Actively manages the marketing spend of online short courses within the executive education business line
• Accountable for proactively problem solving on key program/vertical challenges
• Uses strong understanding of program audience segmentation to drive growth
• Actively identifies and executes testing with clear hypothesis and learning agenda
• Uses statistics and analytical methods to strategically approach programs within scope

Planning and Execution:

• Owns program budget and marketing tactic management for high-impact programs/verticals
• Creates and soundly articulates monthly marketing plan to leadership featuring both short-term and long-term strategic thinking
• Soundly speculates upon projected conversion of paid tactics and likely ROI of marketing spend for programs/verticals within scope
• Identifies and executes upon strong/weak spend opportunities with limited direction from management
• Dynamically and impactfully updates marketing plan using real-time data

Project Management:

• Responsible for successful and timely completion of both BAU and high-impact projects including new program launches through collaboration with Manager
• Go-to owner of 2 or more business-critical projects
• Influences other teams to deliver projects critical to program growth or health

Things That Should Be In Your Background:

• Bachelor's degree (from a business, economics, or math related field is a plus)
• 4-7 years of experience in marketing, analytics, or relevant business using data to solve problems
• Working knowledge of Excel, and some previous exposure to SQL or other databases
• Experience working with media engines, such as Adwords, web analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, and data visualization tools, such as Tableau preferred.
• Looking for the opportunity to set business strategy
• Keen interest in digital marketing (prior experience a plus, but not required)
• Adept at problem solving and can balance creativity with analytical skills
• Strong work ethic and doesn't accept complacency
• Demonstrates proactive thinking – always seeking ways to do something better
• Ability to multi-task, stay organized and evaluate priorities on an ongoing basis

Benefits & Culture

Our global employee base is a diverse collection of innovators, dreamers, and doers working together to transform lives through higher education. We believe that every employee can advance our shared purpose, and that life at 2U should be fun and meaningful. If you're excited by the opportunity to provide over 40 million learners and counting with access to world-class online higher education, then join us – and do work that makes a difference. #NoBackRow

We offer comprehensive benefits (unique per country) and excellent work/life balance.

Full-time, ZA benefits include:

• 2 complimentary Getsmarter short courses per year
• Subsidised medical aid with Discovery Health Medical Scheme
• 4% 2U contribution towards Discovery Life Pension Fund and Group Risk Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous leave policy including time off to volunteer for non-profit organization, study leave, sports leave and a company-wide festive season break

2U Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At 2U, we are committed to building and sustaining a culture of belonging, respect, and inclusion. We are proud of the steps we've taken to bring together an employee base that embodies diverse walks of life, ideas, genders, ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, abilities and other unique qualities. We strive to offer a workplace where every employee feels empowered by what makes us different, as well as by how we are alike.

2U is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodations, please reach out to us at:

About 2U LLC

For more than a decade, 2U LLC has been the digital transformation partner of choice to great non-profit colleges and universities delivering high-quality online education at scale. As the parent company of edX, a leading global online learning platform, 2U provides over 45 million learners with access to world-class education in partnership with more than 230 colleges, universities, and corporations. Our people and technology are powering more than 4,000 digital education offerings — from free courses to full degrees — and helping unlock human potential. To learn more: visit

About edX

edX is the education movement for restless learners and a leading global online learning platform from 2U. Together with the majority of the world's top-ranked universities and industry-leading companies, we bring our community of over 45 million learners world-class education to support them at every stage of their lives and careers, from free courses to full degrees. And we're not stopping there — we're relentlessly pursuing our vision of a world where every learner can access education to unlock their potential, without the barriers of cost or location. Learn more at

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

2U is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants or employees and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship, military or veterans' status, or any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. 2U's equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, job benefits and pay.

2U is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. 2U requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae.

Description:

The Digital Manager will lead the creation and execution of bold, dynamic digital strategies for the News Cafe brand. This role is about building energy, driving conversations, and keeping the lifestyle of brand front and center, across all digital touchpoints.

The role will lead the planning, execution, and optimization of all digital marketing initiatives to enhance brand awareness, customer engagement, and digital sales. This role focuses on strategy, and digital campaign execution, with a strong understanding of digital tools and trends in the restaurant industry.

Requirements:

Key Responsibilities

1. Digital Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement digital strategies that capture the essence of the brand.
• Partner with brand and marketing teams to ensure consistent messaging and creativity.
• Collaborate with agencies to deliver high-impact campaigns.
• Identify opportunities to push boundaries in nightlife, lifestyle, and cocktail culture.
• Manage the rollout of campaigns across all digital platforms.

2. Paid Media & Partnerships

• Work with and lead agencies to create, design and execute performance-driven paid media campaigns.
• Align creative assets with the brand's bold, energetic identity.
• Define, monitor, and report on digital KPIs.
• Draft campaign briefs and ensure standout creative delivery.
• Identify and optimize conversion opportunities along the customer journey.
• The ability to allocate and manage budgets.

3. Social Media Management

• Drive and manage creative content across TikTok, Instagram and other key platforms.
• Collaborate with influencers and creators to extend brand storytelling.

· Manage online brand partnerships and explore opportunities for collaboration

• Build content calendars that reflect News Cafe's lifestyle and events.
• Grow engagement and followers through innovative, trend-led campaigns.
• Keep the community connected with authentic, real-time engagement.
• Ability to roll out on brand but focus on store specific concepts and strategies.

4. Performance Measurement & Insights

• Monitor, analyze, and report on campaign performance.
• Leverage insights to optimize targeting, content, and spend.
• Track ROI and continuously refine tactics.
• Stay on top of digital trends in restaurants, nightlife, lifestyle, cocktails, and entertainment.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Creative thinker with strong strategic and execution skills.
• Deep knowledge of social media paid campaigns, SEO/SEM, CRM, PPC, Google Suite, Meta my business and digital project management tools like Trello, Asana or similar.
• Understanding of digital consumer behavior through various occasions, nightlife & lifestyle spaces.
• Understanding of Adobe Creative Cloud, Design, Photography and Illustrator is advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into insights.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Highly organized, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative flair with a passion for digital trends and audience engagement
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Passion for food, lifestyle branding, and digital innovation

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Digital Marketing or related field.
• 3–5 years' experience in digital and/or social media marketing.
• Proven experience running and reporting on digital campaigns.
• Strong track record working with agencies to deliver impactful work.
• Experience in hospitality, nightlife, or lifestyle brands is advantageous.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Teams

Must Have

• Own car and driver's license
• The ability to work in office and at various locations
• Available out of a typical 8 – 5 job

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R22 000,00 - R25 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have your own car and are you able to drive it?
• Are you able to work nights, out off normal working hours and in an environment that is high energy ?
• What is the number one social media platform that most businesses should focus on today?
• When was the last time you visited a News Cafe

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/09/01

Expected Start Date: 2025/09/15

Vida is Life
, a proudly South African Hair Care brand, seeks an experienced
Digital Marketing Manager
to amplify and ignite our brand, driving engagement and growth through innovative online strategies. This remote position is open to candidates located anywhere in South Africa.

Job Purpose:

Lead digital marketing efforts to boost Vida is Life's online presence, drive audience engagement, and fuel brand growth, while collaborating with relevant cross-functional teams to support key initiatives and drive company success.

Key Accountabilities include:

• Digital Marketing Strategy
• Social Media Management
• Influencer and Collaborator Management
• Content Creation
• General Marketing Support
• Performance Analysis

Minimum Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Marketing or related field.
• Three to five years' experience in digital marketing, with expertise in social media platforms and content creation.

Additional Requirements:

• Strategic thinker with a proven track record of developing and executing effective digital marketing strategies.
• Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships with collaborators and team members.
• Proactive, resourceful and creative approach to problem-solving and campaign development.

Key Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling, creative content and messaging.
• Self-motivated and driven with a results-oriented approach.
• Ability to think critically and creatively, generating innovative solutions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively in team settings.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency with social media management tools (e.g., Semrush, Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Later).
• Knowledge of various digital marketing channels, including SEO, PPC advertising, email marketing, and social media marketing best practices.
• Proficiency with analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite).
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Canva, or similar creative tools for visual content creation (preferred).
• Familiarity with marketing automation tools (preferred).
• Understanding of personal / hair care market and FMCG consumers (preferred).

Interested parties to submit a detailed CV and qualifications to

• Please include "Application – Digital Marketing Manager" in the subject line of your email. Closing date
  30 September 2025
  .
  For any enquiries contact Mrs Jo Dalbock on

We are seeking a hands-on Digital Marketing Manager to lead our in-house team and work closely with the CEO. This role combines strategy with execution. You will turn business goals into actionable campaigns that drive measurable lead generation and growth.

You will manage a team that includes a Digital Marketing Specialist, Videographer/Editor, Designer, Web Developer, and Social Media Manager. The right candidate thrives on guiding the team while also rolling up their sleeves, stepping into design, content, or campaign execution when timelines or priorities demand.

This is a full-time, in-office leadership position, Monday to Friday (11:30 AM - 8:30 PM).

Position Responsibilities:

· Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor the marketing team with clear goals and accountability.
• Partner with the CEO to align marketing strategies with company objectives.
• Provide guidance and direct support to staff, including hands-on execution when required.

· Lead Generation & Performance

• Oversee multi-channel campaigns (paid social, search, content, web, etc.) to deliver quality leads.
• Monitor KPIs, analyze performance, and optimize for ROI.
• Collaborate with sales and operations to improve conversion tracking.

· Campaign Execution

• Review paid ads (Meta, TikTok, Google, LinkedIn).
• Ensure video, design, web, and social media outputs meet brand and conversion standards.
• Provide hands-on support across disciplines when needed, including design, content creation, campaign setup, and creative direction.

· Reporting & Budgeting

• Consolidate performance data into actionable reports for leadership.
• Manage and allocate marketing budgets, ensuring cost-effective ROI.
• Negotiate with vendors and track spend against plan.

Position Requirements:

• 5+ years in marketing management with expertise in digital channels, lead generation, and multi-disciplinary team leadership.
• Proven success driving high-quality leads and lowering acquisition costs across multiple industries.
• Proficiency with marketing analytics tools (Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite, ad dashboards).
• Strong skills in SEO, funnel optimization, conversion rate optimization, and campaign strategy.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite or Figma for design and creative oversight.
• Experience leveraging AI-driven marketing tools to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Culture & Perks:

We pride ourselves on a collaborative, respectful, and supportive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and professional growth is encouraged. Our culture balances high performance with employee well-being and team connection.

To make the workplace even more enjoyable, we offer:

• An in-house barista
• Weekly team meals
• An on-site beautician
• Shared team activities and wellness initiatives

We believe these unique perks, combined with supportive leadership, make our workplace a positive and engaging environment where people love to work.