Senior Marketing Coordinator

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Senior Marketing Coordinator Jobs Pretoria | Digital Marketing | SEO | Paid Media | Marketing Leadership

Senior Marketing Coordinator – Temporary Fixed-Term Contract | Pretoria, Gauteng

Are you an experienced Senior Marketing Coordinator with a strong background in digital marketing, campaign management, SEO, paid media, social media and marketing strategy?

An exciting opportunity is available for a dynamic and results-driven marketing professional to join an established organisation in Pretoria on a temporary fixed-term contract.
This is a senior, hands-on marketing role where you will act as second-in-command to the Marketing Manager, supporting the development and execution of marketing strategy while overseeing day-to-day marketing activities. You will also provide leadership, guidance and support to the marketing team and step into a leadership capacity when the Marketing Manager is unavailable.

If you enjoy combining marketing strategy with hands-on digital execution, understand how to turn data into better campaign performance, and are comfortable coordinating multiple marketing channels and projects simultaneously, this role offers excellent scope to make an immediate impact.

The Role
As Senior Marketing Coordinator, you will support the Marketing Manager in developing and implementing comprehensive marketing strategies aligned with business objectives.

You will take responsibility for coordinating and executing integrated marketing campaigns across digital marketing, social media, email marketing, paid advertising and print, while ensuring brand consistency and effective campaign delivery.

The position also requires someone who can analyse market trends, monitor campaign performance, measure ROI, identify opportunities for improvement and continuously optimise marketing activity.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Your responsibilities will include: Assist with the development and implementation of comprehensive marketing strategies Translate marketing strategy into actionable marketing plans Plan, execute and optimise multi-channel marketing campaigns Coordinate campaigns across digital, social media, email and print Ensure campaigns align with brand guidelines and strategic objectives Conduct market research and analyse industry and customer trends Identify potential growth opportunities Monitor marketing campaign performance and analyse key metrics Prepare campaign reports and measure marketing ROI Identify underperforming areas and implement improvements Work with internal departments to maintain cohesive messaging and brand consistency Digital Marketing, SEO & Paid Media A significant component of the position involves hands-on digital marketing. You will: Conduct keyword research Optimise website content for SEO and organic search rankings Manage social media channels Create and schedule social media content Manage online communities and engagement Create and manage paid advertising campaigns Work across platforms such as Google Ads, Meta Ads and LinkedIn Monitor paid media performance against campaign objectives Support website content management Keep abreast of emerging marketing technologies, platforms and best practices Senior Marketing Coordinator JD Technical knowledge of Google Ads, Facebook, TikTok and other media-buying platforms will be advantageous. The role requires website development\/content-management knowledge from a marketing perspective, but does not require coding. Content, Social Media & Brand Management You should have a good understanding of content marketing and how content contributes to brand awareness, engagement and campaign performance. Content creation and editing capability will be advantageous, together with exposure to content and social media management platforms such as Planable, Hootsuite and Canva. Basic graphic design knowledge is also beneficial, particularly the ability to guide the visual direction of social media and other marketing collateral. Campaign & Project Management This position requires someone who can confidently manage multiple marketing initiatives simultaneously. You will coordinate with external vendors, agencies and partners, manage promotional events and marketing initiatives, monitor deadlines and ensure projects are delivered effectively and on time. You should bring a combination of project management ability, creativity, problem-solving skills and attention to execution. Marketing Team Leadership This isn't purely a marketing coordination position. You will act as a senior member of the marketing function, providing guidance, mentorship and support to other members of the marketing team. In the Marketing Manager's absence, you will be expected to delegate responsibilities, monitor progress and ensure deadlines are achieved. What We're Looking For To be considered, you should have: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration or a related field 5+ years' marketing experience At least 2 years' supervisory or leadership experience Proven experience developing and executing successful marketing campaigns Strong knowledge of digital marketing Experience with social media marketing Understanding of SEO and keyword optimisation Experience or knowledge of paid advertising \/ paid media Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret campaign data Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management capability Good leadership skills Results-driven approach Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment Strong multitasking, prioritisation and time-management skills Marketing Technology & Platforms Experience with marketing platforms and tools such as the following will strengthen your application: Google Analytics | CRM Systems | Google Ads | Meta Ads | Facebook | TikTok | LinkedIn | Email Marketing Software | Social Media Management Tools | Planable | Hootsuite | Canva | Content Management Systems | Website Content Management The job specification specifically requires proficiency with marketing tools and platforms including CRM, Google Analytics, email marketing software and social media management tools. The Ideal Candidate You are likely to suit this opportunity if you are already working as a: Senior Marketing Coordinator | Marketing Coordinator | Senior Marketing Specialist | Digital Marketing Specialist | Marketing Campaign Specialist | Marketing Executive | Brand & Marketing Coordinator | Digital Marketing Coordinator | Marketing Communications Specialist You should be comfortable moving between strategy and execution - developing a marketing plan one moment, analysing campaign results the next, coordinating an agency, reviewing social content or helping guide the marketing team. Location & Contract 📍 Pretoria, Gauteng 📄 Temporary | Fixed-Term Contract If you have the combination of digital marketing expertise, campaign management experience, analytical capability and leadership experience required for this opportunity, we would like to hear from you.