Marketing Assistant

Ottery, Cape Town, South Africa Posted on 22/04/2026

A boutique business development firm is seeking a proactive and versatile Marketing Assistant for a 4-month fixed term contract. This role is designed for a self-starting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment where autonomy and initiative are essential. The successful candidate will support the team across a variety of marketing, administrative, and practical functions, ranging from social media content creation to the hands on preparation of promotional materials. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure in a busy, multi fasceted work environment.

• Social Media Management: Create, curate, and schedule engaging content for Instagram and TikTok using provided brand elements; actively manage and respond to direct messages across these platforms.
• Marketing & Artwork: Design promotional artwork for digital and print formats (including retailer leaflets and promotional materials) using Canva.
• Operational Support: Execute practical tasks, including sourcing packaging and assembling PR boxes for marketing campaigns.
• Administrative Coordination: Maintain office documentation, manage correspondence, and create professional documents and spreadsheets from scratch using MS Office Suite.
• General Assistance: Contribute to various ad-hoc business projects as required, ensuring high standards of accuracy and efficiency.

• Minimum of 2 years' formal office based work experience.
• Proven ability to work in a small team environment; must be a self starter who does not require constant supervision or rigid structural guidance.
• Intermediate proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Competence in creating original spreadsheets using custom formulas.
• Practical, "hands on" mindset-comfortable with manual tasks such as packing PR boxes.
• Experience in creating digital and print ready artwork using Canva.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and scheduling content for Instagram and TikTok.
• High levels of energy, dynamism, and an appetite for a challenging, pressurised work environment.

• Tertiary qualification in Marketing, Communications, or Business Administration.
• Experience in a similar small business or boutique agency setting.

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Canva (Design for print and digital).
• Social Media Management platforms (Instagram and TikTok interfaces).
• Private transport is recommended.
• Gain high level exposure to diverse marketing functions.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to a busy, high impact business environment.
• Valuable hands on experience in a fast paced industry.