MARKETING ASSISTANT IN SOUTH AFRICA

Job Description – Marketing Assistant   Job Title           :  Marketing Assistant Responsible to: Marketing Manager   Purpose of Job / Key Objectives New Generation Mindset is looking for an experienced Marketing Assistant to support the Marketing Manager on relevant marketing related projects. Applicants need to demonstrate a “can do” positive attitude, be able to work to deadline in fat pace environment and have an excellent grasp of the English language. Working on abroad range of projects from event planning and execution, conference and workshop planning and execution, Mobile (digital) updates and website marketing experience, you must have previous marketing experience, be adaptable and comfortable with working on a range of tasks vary from website updates, social media, email marketing, research and reporting. Principal Duties/ Tasks and Responsibilities Event planning ·        Workshops ·        Conferences ·        Special Events – CSI Projects etc Communications ·        E-mail marketing ·        Website data entry / updates ·        Social Media ·        Design / print management for exhibitions promotional materials ·        Report  writing   Marketing Qualifications ·        Marketing diploma / degree Marketing Skills ·        Excellent communication skills, specifically written English ·        A high level to accuracy and attention to detail, proof reading and collating complex information into reports ·        Excellent IT skills, computer literacy with relevant software skills, PowerPoint, cMS, email etc ·        Excellent time and project management skills with the ability to juggle a wide range of competing demands ·        Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines ·        Experience of managing digital communication channels including websites, facebook and twitter, Google analytics Marketing Experience ·        Previous experience of working in a marketing role ·        Relevant experience of working in a digital environment Behaviour / Characteristics ·        A strong positive work ethic ·        A positive team player ·        Creative and Innovative ·        Proactive and Dynamic