Overview
Assistant Marketing Manager Jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Recruiter:
Communicate Recruitment
Job Ref:
CTD000448/PKN
Date posted:
Friday, May 8, 2026
Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
SUMMARY:
A large, well‑established consumer‑focused organisation is seeking an Assistant Marketing Manager to support the delivery of integrated marketing initiatives across multiple channels. This role suits a commercially minded marketer who enjoys balancing strategy, execution, and coordination in a fast‑moving, brand‑driven environment.
POSITION INFO:
Role Overview
The Assistant Marketing Manager will work closely with senior marketing leadership to support the planning, execution, and optimisation of marketing activity that drives brand visibility, customer engagement, and revenue contribution. The role has strong exposure to campaign management, cross‑functional collaboration, reporting, and operational support, with opportunities to develop strategic capability over time.
Key Responsibilities
Campaign Execution & Coordination
Support the delivery of integrated campaigns across digital, above‑the‑line, and below‑the‑line channels
Coordinate briefs, timelines, approvals, and asset delivery to ensure campaigns launch on time and to brand standard
Monitor live campaign performance and assist with post‑campaign reporting and insights
Marketing Planning & Support
Assist with seasonal and annual marketing plans aligned to broader commercial objectives
Contribute to market research, customer insights, and competitor analysis to inform campaign decisions
Prepare presentations, reports, and summaries for internal stakeholders and leadership
Stakeholder & Agency Management
Act as a point of contact between internal teams and external partners such as agencies, suppliers, and media partners
Support collaboration between local teams and global or regional stakeholders to ensure alignment and consistency
Build strong working relationships to enable smooth campaign execution
Budget & Administration
Assist with budget tracking, spend reconciliation, and basic reporting
Manage smaller tactical budgets under guidance
Maintain campaign trackers, calendars, reporting files, and asset libraries
Brand, Events & Activations
Ensure brand consistency across all marketing materials and touchpoints
Support the planning and execution of events, activations, and sponsorship initiatives
Coordinate logistics, collateral, and on‑site support where required
Experience & Qualifications
3–5 years’ experience in a marketing, brand, or campaign coordination role
Exposure to integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels
Experience working with creative, media, or production agencies
Hands‑on familiarity with digital platforms such as paid social, search, video, or programmatic media
Understanding of performance metrics, reporting, and basic ROI analysis
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Skills & Attributes
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Confident stakeholder engagement and coordination ability
Detail‑oriented, deadline‑driven, and highly organised
Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment
Collaborative team player with a strong sense of accountability and ownership
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Title: Assistant Marketing Manager
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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