South Africa

Marketing Assistant 2 - 60056989773, Johannesburg

Marketing Assistant 2 - 60056989773, Johannesburg
Description

Role:  Marketing Assistant

Priority Location: South Africa and Latin America

Working Hours: 9AM - 5PM (Mon - Fri) UK time

Salary Range: $1,500 - $2,000 USD ($) per month

(The final offer is at the client’s discretion and depends on the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.)

Type of contract: Independent Contractor 

Type of job: Remote

 

About the Company:

A fast-growing UK-based marketing agency supporting restaurant and hospitality brands with social media, content, and digital growth.

 

About the Role:

They are hiring a proactive Marketing Assistant / Operator to support execution across multiple client accounts.

 

This is not a task-based VA role. The ideal candidate will take ownership of work end-to-end, think independently, and contribute ideas — not just follow instructions.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Content & Creative

  • Create social media content (captions, carousels, posts)
  • Use design tools and AI to produce high-quality assets
  • Collaborate with creatives (video, photo, editing)
 

Marketing Operations

  • Manage links, automations, and campaign workflows
  • Troubleshoot basic platform or system issues
  • Ensure smooth execution across client accounts
 

Analytics & Reporting

  • Track performance metrics
  • Identify insights and suggest improvements
  • Support campaign optimisation
 

Task & Workflow Management

  • Manage multiple tasks across clients
  • Coordinate via messaging platforms (e.g. WhatsApp)
  • Ensure deadlines and deliverables are met
 

Process Improvement

  • Identify inefficiencies and suggest improvements
  • Use AI tools to increase speed and quality of output
 

Required Qualification & Skills:

  • 2–4+ years in marketing, social media, or digital operations
  • Strong communication skills (clear, confident, proactive)
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Comfortable managing multiple tasks and priorities
  • Experience using AI tools such as Claude or similar
 

Ideal Profile:

  • Proactive, self-starter (does not need handholding)
  • Thinks beyond execution and brings ideas
  • Able to push back and communicate reasoning
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing environment
  • Interested in long-term growth within marketing
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