Marketing Content & Operations Assistant

Company Overview

Darwin Recruitment offers global STEM recruitment solutions across technology, engineering, renewable energy, life sciences, and related sectors. Active since 2001, we connect businesses worldwide with specialist talent.

Location

Umhlanga (On-Site)

Working Hours

09:30 – 18:30 (Later transitioning to 08:30 – 17:30 in line with daylight savings hours)

Salary

R10,000 – R15,000 (depending on qualifications and experience)

Role Summary

This entry-level to early-career role supports the Marketing Operations Executive with day-to-day marketing operations, content creation, and design tasks.

You will gain hands-on experience across digital marketing, branding, content, and website management in a global business environment. While recent graduates are welcome, candidates with 1-3 years’ experience in marketing or content operations are preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Marketing Operations Executive to ideate and produce website designs, landing pages, and marketing assets.

• Create social media content across platforms, including static posts, carousels, and short-form videos.

• Manage marketing operations tasks, including WordPress updates, internal recruitment requests, and ad hoc marketing support.

• Edit raw video content into high-quality, publishable material.

• Assist with social media engagement: responding to comments, messages, and managing online reviews.

• Record short-form social media content as needed (training provided).

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Communications, Design, or a related field

• Recent graduates are welcome; candidates with 1-3 years’ experience in marketing or content creation are preferred

Preferred Proficiencies

• Design tools: Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or Canva

• WordPress or other CMS platforms (experience beneficial; willingness to learn essential)

• Social platforms: LinkedIn, Instagram

• Understanding of branding and content guidelines

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong attention to detail

• Comfortable receiving feedback and iterating on work

• Ability to manage multiple requests and priorities

• Confident written and verbal communicator

• Creative mindset with willingness to learn and develop new skills

Career Development & Growth

This role provides exposure to global recruitment marketing and hands-on experience across multiple marketing disciplines. With strong performance, there is clear potential to grow into new roles.

Application Requirements

• CV

• Portfolio of work (academic, personal, or freelance projects welcome)

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Danny Arnold