Job Description

• Step into the fast-paced world of marketing with a role that puts you at the heart of the action!
• As a Marketing Assistant in our Durban office, you’ll gain hands-on experience across campaigns, events, and brand projects—working alongside a dynamic team that brings bold ideas to life.
• If you’re a passionate team player who’s ready to learn, grow, and contribute to something meaningful, this is your moment to shine.
• Apply now.

You Bring:

• Completed or studying towards a relevant degree.
• Knowledge of and experience working with Microsoft Office.
• 6 months to 1 year working experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to foster relationships.
• High level of organisation and attention to detail.
• Excellent planning and time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a deadline-driven environment and show initiative.
• Ability to work under pressure and still produce good quality results timeously.
• Understanding of basic business and marketing concepts.
• Ability to spot emerging trends.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong presentation and reporting skills

What You’ll Do:

• Support the marketing team with planning, implementing, and monitoring of marketing campaigns and various other projects.
• Assist with executing the marketing strategies and contribute to developing campaigns with the Team.
• Arrange status meetings, manage status reports and ensure deadlines are being monitored and met.
• Provide administrative assistance and support to the Marketing Team.
• Provide support for, and attend, promotions, marketing or company events and exhibitions where required.
• Update and maintain the marketing department’s documentation and databases.
• Ordering of marketing materials, stock takes and replenishment of stock and promotional items
• Daily operational tasks to ensure the smooth running of Team.
• Arrange branding and marketing collateral as required.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Assist with online market research in order to extract and report on competitor marketing, consumer insights, market trends, industry forecasts, competitor analysis and target audience.
• Monitor stock, budgets and reconciliations in real time reporting on any variances.
• Actions any reasonable marketing related tasks required.
• Some weekend and after-hours work may be required from time to time.
• Good planning support requires sound judgement and effective problem-solving skills.
• Requires the ability to organise, understand and workflow to meet deadlines.

Living the Spirit:

• Be proactive in offering assistance and volunteering to take on tasks or projects when needed.
• Don’t wait to be assigned work; actively seek opportunities to contribute and add value to the team’s efforts.
• Demonstrate a “can-do” attitude and a willingness to learn and grow.
• Approach your daily responsibilities with enthusiasm and a positive outlook.
• Embrace new challenges and changes in your marketing projects as opportunities for growth and learning.
• Be open to trying new approaches and exploring innovative ways to support the team.
• Express your unique perspective and creativity in your work; while ensuring it aligns with BETS brand identity.
• Don’t be afraid to suggest creative ideas and solutions that reflect your authentic self.
• Encourage a work environment where colleagues can also express their individuality.
• Collaborate effectively with your team members by actively communicating and sharing ideas and feedback
• Support and assist your colleagues in their tasks and projects.
• Recognise and celebrate the successes and contributions of your team, acknowledging that together you achieve more.
• Ensure that your work aligns with BETS values and brand identity and maintain consistency in how you support in your marketing campaigns and projects.
• Ensure that your tasks and projects directly contribute to BETs brand and marketing objectives.
• Maintain open and transparent communication with your team members and stakeholders, sharing insights, progress, and challenges as they arise.
• Bring your passion for marketing into your work, and let it shine through in your contributions to the team.
• Continuously seek opportunities to learn and grow in your role, staying up to date with marketing best practices and industry trends.
• Curiosity and passion for marketing and insights into new ideas.

Closing Date: 27 June 2025