Marketing Manager (Maternity Leave Cover)

Contract

Cape Town

Posted 1 year ago

Location: Cape Town (In office Mon- Fri)

We’re looking for an experienced Marketing Manager to step into a short-term contract position covering maternity leave. If you’re a strategic thinker with strong communication, organisational, and leadership skills and have a solid understanding of the institutional investment space in South Africa this role could be a great fit.

The Marketing Manager will lead and execute marketing initiatives that support business objectives, brand positioning, client engagement, and campaign delivery. This includes overseeing the marketing team and ensuring quality outputs across all functions during the contract period.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Marketing & Brand Management
- Deliver on the existing marketing plan
- Ensure consistent brand positioning and messaging across all channels
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity
Content & Communications
- Oversee content creation (thought leadership, client comms, social media, video, fund reports)
- Manage PR and media relations, including crisis communication
- Sign off on speaking engagements and advertising activity
Campaigns & Digital Marketing
- Manage and track marketing campaigns
- Oversee website, email, and social media initiatives
- Generate leads and support sales engagement
Client Engagement & Events
- Support client engagement in collaboration with sales and investment teams
- Coordinate events, webinars, and presentations
Compliance & Operations
- Ensure regulatory compliance in all marketing output
- Maintain internal processes and stakeholder alignment
Team & Budget Management
- Manage a small team and external suppliers
- Monitor budgets and approve payments
- Maintain team culture and performance

Requirements

Qualifications
- Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field (postgrad advantageous)

Experience & Skills
- 7–10 years in a senior marketing role within asset or investment management
- Strong understanding of the institutional investor landscape
- Digital marketing, content, and campaign experience
- Strong stakeholder, project, and people management skills
- Data-driven, detail-oriented, and client-focused
- Proficiency in MS Office and marketing tools

Deadline for applications is 30/08/2025

For more information, call Nova Buchan on 073 393 9731 or send your CV to Nova@capitaledgerecruitment.co.za

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