Gauteng: Junior Marketing Coordinator posted by Signa Opportunity

About the Role

The Junior Marketing Coordinator will provide administrative and operational support within the marketing function while also assisting with selected sales support activities. This is a junior role intended for a motivated employee who is eager to learn and build practical experience in marketing coordination, client engagement, sales support, lead generation, and business development support.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the day to day administration of marketing activities and projects.
• Maintain organised records of marketing plans, campaign documents, supplier details, quotations, invoices, approvals, and client related marketing information.
• Track deadlines for campaigns, content calendars, events, promotions, and related tasks.
• Coordinate meetings, follow ups, and communication linked to marketing and sales support tasks.
• Support the Marketing Manager with general administrative duties linked to the marketing function.

Requirements

• Strong interest in marketing, client engagement, and business development.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident telephone manner and ability to speak professionally with clients.
• Good organisational and administrative ability.
• Attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Basic understanding of social media platforms and marketing communication.

Qualifications

• Matric Certificate (with results).
• Completed a Diploma or Degree in Marketing,

Communications, Public Relations, Business, Sales, or a related field.

Salary & Benefits

No information available.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the role period, the junior employee should be able to:

• Demonstrate a sound understanding of basic marketing administration and coordination.
• Support the planning and execution of campaigns and promotional activities.
• Research markets and compile accurate prospect lists for sales purposes.
• Assist with client follow ups, call scheduling, and basic prospecting activity.
• Draft basic marketing content and assist with communication material professionally.
• Support social media, campaign coordination, and client engagement activities.
• Assist the sales team with lead generation and outreach preparation.
• Communicate professionally with internal teams, suppliers, clients, and prospects.

Key Focus Areas:

• Marketing administration
• Campaign coordination
• Brand support
• Lead generation
• Prospect research
• Sales support
• Cold calling and follow ups
• Client visits and relationship support
• Research and reporting
• Professional communication
• Time management and attention to detail

Minimum Requirements:

• South African unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
• Must not have participated on the YES programme before.
• Matric Certificate (with results).
• Completed a Diploma or Degree in Marketing,

Communications, Public Relations, Business, Sales, or a related field.

• Strong interest in marketing, client engagement, and business development.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident telephone manner and ability to speak professionally with clients.
• Good organisational and administrative ability.
• Attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Basic understanding of social media platforms and marketing communication.

Advantageous:

• Basic knowledge of digital marketing and sales support processes.
• Previous exposure to marketing, promotions, customer engagement, telesales, or administration.
• Experience with content writing, event support, lead generation, or client follow ups.
• Knowledge of Canva, design tools, CRM systems, or content scheduling platforms.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Additional Requirements and Attributes:

• Professional conduct and appearance.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Confidence in speaking to clients and prospects.
• Ability to work independently on junior tasks once trained.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Commitment to developing into a competent marketing and business support professional.