Job Description

Our client the Electrical Engineering industry is currently looking for a Marketing Lead, in Ferndale, Johannesburg.
Responsibilities:

• Marketing Operations Management:
• Collaborate with the Group Marketing Manager and senior leadership to implement marketing initiatives aligned with business goals.
• Act as the marketing point-of-contact within the organisation for all tactical and operational marketing execution.
• Develop, manage, and continuously improve marketing systems and workflows for efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
• Evaluate current marketing activities and execution plans, identifying opportunities for improvement within existing budgets and capabilities.
• Event Planning & Management:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute the organisations participation in industry events, tradeshows, conferences, and internal product launches.
• Manage end-to-end logistics including venue selection, vendor coordination, materials, budget tracking, and post-event reporting.
• Vendor & Supplier Management:
• Manage relationships with external suppliers including PR agencies, media buyers, designers, printers, and digital partners.
• Develop creative briefs, review and approve deliverables, and ensure quality and timeline standards are met.
• Consolidate feedback and compile vendor and campaign reports for internal teams.
• Content Development & Collateral Management:
• Write and edit content for brochures, product sheets, press releases, web copy, and video scripts.
• Collaborate with internal departments and the design team to ensure all collateral accurately reflects the brand and offerings.
• Ensure brand consistency across all content and communication channels.
• Digital Marketing & Advertising:
• Lead the setup and management of the organisation's digital advertising presence (e.g., Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, paid social).
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive content and campaign calendar aligned with business priorities.
• Oversee execution by ensuring creative assets and copy are approved, handed off to vendors, and launched on time.
• Track, analyse, and optimise campaign performance using data-driven insights.
• Public Relations & Media Outreach:
• Support PR initiatives by developing media materials, coordinating announcements, and engaging with relevant industry publications.
• Build and maintain relationships with editors, journalists, and key media contacts to enhance brand visibility.
• Cross-Functional & Internal Collaboration:
• Work closely with sales, engineering, operations, and leadership teams to gather input, align messaging, and deliver marketing initiatives that support business needs.
• Keep internal stakeholders informed of marketing progress, timelines, and deliverables.
• Ad Hoc Projects & Support:
• Provide flexible support for marketing-related tasks that arise throughout the year.
• Assist the Group Marketing Manager during high-volume periods or on special projects.
• Support sub-brands or internal initiatives such as Power Bee, Airshow planning, or internal communications as needed.
• Collaborate with HR on internal marketing and communication efforts when required.

• Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Communication, or a related field.
• (Engineering product marketers or engineers transitioning into marketing are encouraged to apply.)
• 3-5 years of experience in B2B marketing execution.
• Prior experience in the engineering, industrial, or critical power sectors is essential -basic understanding of power systems is required.
• Proven ability to manage marketing operations, events, content, and vendor relationships from end to end.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Excellent copywriting and briefing skills -- capable of translating technical concepts into compelling content.
• Highly organised, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A hands-on, collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with evolving systems.
• Must have a car and hold a valid driver's license and passport, and be willing to travel occasionally on short notice

• R35 000 - R45 000 per month.