Marketing Project Manager (maternity cover contract) | The Royal Portfolio

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Our exceptionally talented Marketing Project Manager will be taking maternity leave in March 2027, and we're not quite sure how we'll manage without her. We are looking for a short-term superstar to help us out for six months from February 2027. This vital position in our Head Office team requires the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time, excellent verbal and written communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, a sense of urgency, and relationship building at the highest level. If you believe you have what it takes to step into her shoes, to help us contribute to our company purpose, which is “To give our guests a complete experience and a perfect stay”, then we are eager to hear from you. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Photo/Video shoot planning and co-ordination Post-shoot administration Rename and save images on server Upload to digital platforms Link Library maintenance (updating documents on website backend and linking to excel sheet) Content management TRP website (including building and posting blogs and keeping Resource Library current) Booking engine Leading Hotels of the World SK Chase, Consortia OTAs (Expedia & Booking.com ) DinePlan SafariPortal Database management in CRM Ad-Hoc project management (Art Folders, Gift Catalogues etc.) REQUIREMENTS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPECTATIONS At least 4 years’ experience in a Marketing co-ordination role A tertiary qualification in a relevant subject (Marketing, Communication, Branding, PR or related) An understanding of luxury hospitality (or at the very least luxury brands) would be a distinct advantage Exceptional written and verbal communication in English Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office - Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Teams including strong Excel skills such as hyperlinking, sorting, filtering and lookups. Working knowledge of project management tools (e.g. Planner, Asana, Monday.com), website content management systems (e.g. WordPress), CRM databases (e.g. HubSpot) and email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp). Exceptional organisational skills with strong attention to detail Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment Positive attitude and highly responsive Team player Own vehicle and driver's license is helpful (our office is not on a public transport route) It is important that the candidate is able to work as part of a team and is a good cultural fit for The Royal Portfolio. South African citizenship is advantageous. A valid work permit is essential if you are not in possession of a South African ID document. Please note it is a condition of employment, that all staff undergo a pre-employment polygraph test.