Johannesburg: Marketing Associate posted by CloudPlexo

ABOUT THE ROLE

Drive the Narrative. Own the Impact.

This role is a launchpad for an ambitious early-career marketer ready to turn practical experience into a high-impact career in B2B technology marketing. At CloudPlexo, you wont just assist, youll help drive the story.

As a Marketing Associate based in South Africa, you will play a key role in executing high-visibility campaigns, strengthening our brand presence, and driving measurable engagement across digital channels and industry initiatives.

You will collaborate with dynamic teams across Africa, Europe, and global technology ecosystems, contributing directly to initiatives that accelerate cloud innovation, startup growth, and digital transformation for our clients.

This is a hands-on role where you will build, experiment, and learn by doing, with real responsibility and real impact from day one.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Building, Executing, Leading.

1) Demand Generation & Campaign Execution

• Execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital platforms to boost brand awareness and generate qualified leads.
• Support the development and execution of email marketing, newsletters, and audience engagement initiatives.
• Drive engaging social media campaigns that amplify company announcements, industry insights, and events.
• Help expand CloudPlexos digital footprint to attract and nurture a global audience of prospects, founders, and partners.

2) Content & Thought Leadership

• Develop blog articles, event narratives, and marketing copy aligned with CloudPlexos messaging.
• Translate complex technology concepts into clear, engaging content for both business and technical audiences.
• Support the creation and distribution of thought leadership content around cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
• Contribute creative ideas that strengthen CloudPlexos voice within the global technology ecosystem.

3) Research & Market Insights

• Conduct research on industry trends across cloud computing, AI, cybersecurity, startups, and emerging technologies.
• Identify potential partners, speakers, communities, and ecosystem opportunities to support marketing initiatives.
• Provide insights that inform campaigns, events, and marketing strategies.

4) Events & Ecosystem Engagement

• Support the coordination and execution of webinars, technology events, and community initiatives.
• Assist with outreach to founders, technology partners, and ecosystem stakeholders.

5) Campaign Performance & Optimization

• Support campaigns from concept through launch while ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Monitor campaign performance and provide insights to improve engagement and results.

Requirements

You may be a great fit if you are:

• An early-career professional with 12 years of experience in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field (internships count).
• Excited about technology, startups, cloud innovation, AI, and digital transformation.
• Curious and proactive, eager to learn quickly and take initiative.
• Organized and disciplined, able to manage multiple priorities and follow through on tasks.
• Collaborative, comfortable working with teams across regions and cultures.
• Motivated to build a long-term career in B2B technology marketing.
• Experience with digital marketing, content creation, campaigns, or social media marketing
• Interest in technology ecosystems, SaaS, startups, SMBs, or enterprise solutions

Above all, were looking for someone with initiative, creativity, and the drive to make an impact.

GROWTH AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT

At CloudPlexo, we invest in building future leaders.

High-performing Marketing Associates can grow into roles such as:

• Growth Marketing Specialist
• Marketing Manager
• Regional Marketing Lead

Youll gain hands-on experience working on global campaigns, technology ecosystems, and startup innovation initiatives while learning directly from experienced marketing and sales leaders.

Benefits

• Accelerated Career Growth: A rigorous, performance-based path
  

• Mentorship: Direct coaching from top-performing marketing leaders

• Hands-On Global Technology Exposure: Rapid immersion into the B2B technology sales and marketing for leading digital transformation solutions

• Flexible working hours and team-building events designed to celebrate success

Working here means:

• Collaborating with a global team across Africa, Europe, and beyond
  

• Learning how marketing works in high-growth technology environments

• Being exposed to cloud, AI, and innovation ecosystems

• Working in a culture that values initiative, curiosity, and impact

We want people who are excited to build something meaningful and grow along the way.

Our Culture

Were a team that values:

• Curiosity

• Ownership

• Collaboration

• Continuous learning

If youre someone who wants to learn fast, take responsibility, and grow into a high-impact professional, youll fit right in.