Marketing Assistant Jobs in South Africa

Datafin is recruiting a Marketing Assistant (East London Onsite) for a premier Distributor of Healthcare Products in the Eastern Cape. The salary is undisclosed in the original listing, and the role is permanent at executive level. It suits an organised marketing support professional who can keep campaigns, samples, suppliers and events running smoothly.

About the company and the work

The employer is a premier Distributor of Healthcare Products. The Marketing Assistant will support the Marketing Department with administration, communication, product and sample coordination, supplier administration, events and trade marketing support.

Role details and duties

The Marketing Assistant will:

• Maintain marketing filing systems, shared folders and documentation.
• Assist with marketing calendars and activity schedules.
• Maintain marketing databases, contact lists and distribution lists.
• Support general administrative requirements within the Marketing Department.
• Monitor shared inboxes and route enquiries.
• Manage shared marketing resources and content libraries.
• Resolve customer service and order-related issues with relevant departments.
• Submit monthly advertising invoices, including Meta advertising expenses, to Accounts.
• Coordinate product samples for influencers, media, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Track sample requests, dispatches and inventory.
• Maintain records of promotional product allocations.
• Coordinate courier collections and deliveries.
• Raise purchase orders and obtain quotations.
• Assist with supplier onboarding documentation and record keeping.
• Track invoices and supporting documentation.
• Follow up outstanding supplier information and approvals.
• Assist with event planning logistics and administration, including venues, attendee lists, catering, deliveries, travel and administrative requirements.
• Assist with post-event administration and documentation.
• Process product requests, deliveries, courier arrangements and administrative support for influencer work.
• Assist with store check administration and reporting.
• Compile retailer and promotional information.
• Coordinate submission of retailer marketing assets and documentation.
• Maintain promotional calendars and activity trackers.

Requirements

Only the requirements stated in the original listing are summarised here:

• A Degree or Diploma in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration or a related field.
• 2 years’ experience in an Administrative, Marketing Assistant, Coordinator Support or Office Administration role.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and marketing platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in a Marketing Department is advantageous.
• Experience coordinating product dispatch and samples is advantageous.

Where to find and apply safely

Apply only through the original CareerJunction listing, using the Apply button on this page. The original listing is the source for the role, location and employment type stated here. Do not pay anyone for an application, and check that any request for personal details comes through the original recruiter channel.

Practical tips

• Show how you kept marketing calendars, files and trackers up to date.
• Give examples of sample, courier or supplier administration you handled.
• Mention your marketing qualification and your experience with Microsoft Office and marketing platforms.
• Highlight any work supporting events, influencers or retail promotions.

How the process works

Read the full original listing, then apply through the original link. The recruiter will review applications against the stated requirements and contact shortlisted candidates about the next steps.

Important information

This page is informational only and does not guarantee a job, an interview or any salary. Confirm the role, location and employment type on the original listing before you apply, as details can change.

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