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Digital Marketing Coordinator (E-commerce) – Permanent

How2Apply Talent Network

Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Marketing & Sales

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Job Description

This digital agency in Pietermaritzburg lives on online leads, and you'll keep them coming. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

The site is in Pietermaritzburg; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

What you'll actually do

Brief photographers, printers and agencies and check proofs.
Plan a monthly content calendar across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and LinkedIn.
Write captions, blogs and product copy in a clear local voice.
Handle opt-ins and unsubscribes so the lists stay POPIA compliant.
Build email campaigns and segment lists on a CRM such as HubSpot or Mailchimp.
Present a monthly results report with what to change next.

You'll need

Good written English with sharp proofreading
You can read a dashboard and explain what the numbers mean
A portfolio of campaigns, posts or sites you worked on
At least 2 years of hands-on social or digital marketing
Comfortable juggling several deadlines in a week
Hands-on with Meta Business Suite and Google Ads

Helpful, not essential

Photography skills for product shoots
Basic video editing in CapCut or Premiere

What's in it for you

Laptop and data allowance
Performance bonus tied to campaign results
Budget for courses and certifications
Hybrid work with two office days a week

How to apply

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): your marketing qualification plus a link to your online portfolio or social pages you managed.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 6 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Pietermaritzburg; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Before you hit apply

Tailor two sample posts to the brand you are applying to and attach them; it gets you noticed quickly.
Include one campaign with before-and-after numbers: reach, leads, cost per lead and sales.