Gauteng: Junior Marketing Coordinator posted by Signa Opportunity

About the Role

The Junior Marketing Coordinator provides essential operational support to the marketing department, assisting in campaign execution, content coordination, and administrative functions while gaining hands-on experience across multiple marketing disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of integrated marketing campaigns (digital, email, social, print).
• Create and maintain project timelines in tools like Asana, Trello, or Monday.com.
• Gather assets (copy, images, links) from internal teams and external vendors.
• Conduct quality assurance checks (e.g., test email links, verify social posts, proofread content).
• Track campaign deliverables and flag potential delays to the Marketing Manager.

Requirements

• South African Unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
• Must not have participated on the YES programme before.
• Matric.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Advertising, or a related field.
• Equivalent work experience or a combination of education and relevant internships will be considered.

Qualifications

• No qualifications mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

• No salary information provided.

Personal Characteristics

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills; ability to juggle multiple tasks without losing accuracy.
• Self-starter who takes initiative and asks thoughtful questions when uncertain.
• Positive, collaborative attitude; comfortable working in a team environment.
• Adaptable and open to feedback, with a growth mindset.
• Creative thinker with curiosity about marketing trends and emerging technologies.

Key Performance Indicators

• On-time completion of assigned tasks (project milestones, content schedules, event logistics).
• Accuracy of data entry, reporting, and content proofreading.
• Social media engagement growth (e.g., increase in followers, interactions) for posts managed.
• Positive feedback from team members and stakeholders on responsiveness and reliability.
• Progression in proficiency of marketing tools as demonstrated through independent usage.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Standard office environment with hybrid work flexibility (typically 2–3 days in office per company policy).
• Occasional travel for events, tradeshows, or vendor meetings (estimated 5–10%).
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs for event setup (e.g., transporting materials, displays, boxes).
• May require occasional evening or weekend work during event periods.

Career Development Opportunities

• Direct mentorship from the Marketing Manager and senior team members.
• Exposure to strategic planning sessions and cross-departmental projects.
• Budget for professional development courses or certification programs.
• Clear growth path toward Marketing Coordinator or specialist roles (e.g., Social Media Specialist, Campaign Specialist) based on performance.