Job Description

Company Description

Energy Capital & Power (ECP)

provides Africa's leading investment platforms for the energy industry. We connect governments, investors, and industry leaders through high-level conferences and exhibitions, investment reports, and strategic advisory and communications. Our international, passionate, and ambitious team works at the forefront of Africa's energy transformation - an industry with growth, purpose, and impact.

The role:

We are seeking a results-driven Marketing Operations Manager to optimise B2B promotional campaigns and strengthen the effectiveness of our marketing function across events, media, and advisory services.


This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves process optimization, and is passionate about data, automation, and driving measurable results. Working closely with the Marketing Director, Marketing team, and Commercial teams, you will be the operational backbone of marketing execution - ensuring seamless workflows, sharp insights, and systems that scale.

Key responsibilities:

Marketing Automation & CRM

Own and optimise HubSpot (campaign reporting, workflows, lead scoring, segmentation, data hygiene, and systems administration) Design, implement, and maintain marketing automation workflows to drive engagement, lead nurture, and conversion Align automation and CRM processes with the full buyer journey - from acquisition to retention Ensure seamless system integrations (including registration platforms, event apps, and APIs)

Data, Analytics & Insights

Act as the guardian of customer data - ensuring data accuracy, compliance, enrichment, and segmentation Build and maintain dashboards to track campaign performance, pipeline contribution, and ROI Run advanced queries to create highly targeted and segmented campaigns Deliver actionable insights to improve conversion rates, audience engagement, and revenue growth Support CRO strategies with A/B testing and landing page optimisation

Campaign Operations

Support the execution of multi-channel marketing campaigns across events, media, and digital platforms Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to streamline lead management strategies Monitor and report on campaign performance, identifying opportunities for process optimisation and scalability Reduce manual tasks by implementing automation and system-driven efficiencies

Technology & Systems

Manage marketing systems (HubSpot, registration platforms, event apps) to ensure they are integrated and fully optimised Contribute to website optimisation, platform enhancements, and other technology solutions Stay on top of new marketing technologies and best practices, making recommendations for adoption

Qualifications

3-5 years' experience in marketing operations, campaign operations, or CRM-focused roles, preferably in B2B events, SaaS, or media Based in Cape Town with a valid working permit Strong understanding of marketing funnels, CRM systems, automation tools, and data management Proficiency in HubSpot (workflows, reporting, automation) essential. Proficiency in data visualisation tools (Hubspot Dashboards, Power BI, LookerStudio) Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights Excellent project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Knowledge of data privacy regulations (GDPR, PECR, POPIA) Experience with event registration platforms and apps (preferred) Familiarity with attribution modelling and campaign-level tracking

Additional Information

If you are a passionate professional looking for a role in an innovative and global company and

you are based in Cape Town

, please send your CV today.

NB: Please note that only applications submitted through our official hiring platform, www.smartrecruiters.com, will be taken into consideration for this role. We kindly ask that candidates refrain from contacting team members, associated companies, or individuals regarding their application, as these inquiries will not be considered. In order to ensure fair consideration for all applicants, we may not be able to respond to every submission directly. If you have not heard back from us within 21 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you for your understanding and interest in joining our team