Job Description

Cape Town: Kraaifontein | Stellenbosch: Seeking a Marketing Assistant to join a respected FMCG company. This is an ideal role for someone who has worked in a similar marketing support role and is ready to grow in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.
You'll support a busy marketing team on a variety of projects--ideal for an organised, energetic team player with a passion for marketing and brand work.
This role is perfect for someone looking to kickstart their marketing career, work alongside a vibrant and supportive team, and gain hands-on experience across a variety of exciting projects.
If you live in or near the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town or Stellenbosch and are ready to bring your positive energy, fresh ideas, and can-do attitude to the table, we'd love to hear from you.
Purpose of the Role: To support the marketing team with the coordination and execution of campaigns and events, assist in content creation, manage communication platforms, and contribute to initiatives that drive brand awareness and revenue growth.
Key Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited To

• Assisting with planning and executing marketing campaigns
• Supporting brand events during office hours and occasionally on weekends
• Providing input on email and social media content
• Liaising with stores and customers, including complaint handling
• Managing social media communities
• Coordinating product giveaways and promotions
• Tracking customer requests and escalating as needed
• Conducting market and competitor research
• Preparing reports from campaign and sales data
• Collaborating on promotional material design
• Creating content, including videos and product posts
• Organising promotional activities and launches
• Providing general admin support and ad hoc tasks

Criteria

• A candidate who is friendly, reliable, and eager to learn
• A strong communicator with a warm, professional manner
• Fluent in English, with a very good command of Afrikaans (this is non-negotiable)
• Confident interacting with customers and team members
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks under pressure
• Passionate about marketing, content creation, and delivering great customer service
• Proactive, accountable, and comfortable taking initiative
• Interested in food, cooking, or baking (a bonus, not a must)
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment

Skills & Experience:

• At least 1-2 years' experience in marketing
• Exposure to ecommerce, digital platforms, or social media an advantage
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); basic Adobe knowledge beneficial
• A valid driver's licence and own transport is advantageous

Location: Candidates who currently reside in close proximity to the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town or Stellenbosch are invited to apply.

Skills Required