Marketing & Digital Content Assistant

We are seeking a Marketing & Digital Content Assistant to support our growing in-house marketing team.

This role is execution-focused, not an agency-style “big idea” creative position.

The successful candidate will:

• Take concepts, direction, and rough creative input from the marketing leads

• Finish, refine, and execute artwork across consumer and healthcare brands

• Schedule, place, and manage posts and ads across social media platforms

• Ensure design accuracy, brand consistency, and regulatory awareness

• Gradually develop a deeper understanding of pharmacy- and doctor-oriented communication

• Grow into a more conceptual role over time

3. Key Responsibilities

Creative & Design Support

• Finalising artwork based on supplied concepts and layouts

• Creating social media posts, simple animations, and digital ads

• Adapting creatives into multiple formats and sizes

• Maintaining strict brand consistency

Digital & Social Media Execution

• Scheduling and posting content across platforms

• Setting up and placing ads as instructed

• Managing posting calendars

• Understanding educational and healthcare-oriented content requirements

Packaging & Print Support

• Assisting with packaging artwork finalisation

• Preparing print-ready files

• Attending printers for final artwork sign-off when required

AI & Modern Tools

• Using AI tools (ChatGPT, Canva, HeyGen)

• Willingness to learn and adopt new AI tools

• Using AI responsibly and accurately

General Marketing Support

• Brainstorming and feedback

• Organising digital assets

• Supporting email design and scheduling

4. What This Role Is NOT

• Not a traditional advertising-agency creative role

• Not TV or print campaign ideation

• Not a senior strategist role

• Not freelance or outsourced

Required Skills & Experience

Essential

• Strong graphic design fundamentals

• Proficiency in Canva

• Working knowledge of Inkscape and/or Adobe Illustrator

• Experience creating social media content

• Strong attention to detail

• Deadline-driven and organised

Highly Advantageous

• Experience placing and scheduling social media ads

• Familiarity with Meta Business Manager, TikTok, Instagram, Google and YouTube

• Experience with email design tools

• Exposure to AI tools

• FMCG or healthcare marketing experience

6. Personal Attributes

• Practical and execution-oriented

• Detail-focused

• Curious and open to learning

• Comfortable working with regulated content

• Team-oriented

Salary offered R18 000 – R25 000 per month