Marketing Assistant (East London Onsite)

Datafin Recruitment · East London, Eastern Cape

Posted 4 November 2026

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ENVIRONMENT

  • A premier Distributor of Healthcare Products seeks to fill the role of a Marketing Assistant who will provide administrative, organisational and coordination support. You will ensure the smooth day-to-day running of marketing administration, maintaining accurate records, coordinating documentation, supporting supplier and retailer requirements, and assisting with the execution of marketing activities.
  • This role is primarily focused on administration, organisation, tracking, and coordination rather than strategic marketing execution. The ideal candidate will require a Degree/Diploma in Marketing/Communications/Business Administration, or a related field with at least 2 years' experience in an Administrative, Marketing Assistant, Coordinator Support, or Office Administration role with proficiency in Microsoft Office and marketing platforms. Any experience with Monday.com will prove beneficial.

DUTIES

Marketing Administration –

  • Maintain marketing filing systems, shared folders, and documentation.
  • Assist with maintaining marketing calendars and activity schedules.
  • Maintain marketing databases, contact lists, and distribution lists.
  • Support general administrative requirements within the Marketing Department.

Email & Communication Management –

  • Monitor shared inboxes and route enquiries to the appropriate stakeholders.
  • Manage shared marketing resources and content libraries.
  • Resolve customer service and order-related issues in collaboration with relevant departments.
  • Submit monthly advertising invoices, including Meta advertising expenses, to the Accounts Department.

Product & Sample Coordination –

  • Coordinate product samples for influencers, media, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
  • Track sample requests, dispatches, and inventory.
  • Maintain records promotional product allocations.
  • Coordinate courier collections and deliveries.

​​​​​​​ Supplier & Purchase Administration –

  • Raise purchase orders and obtain quotations when required.
  • Assist with supplier onboarding documentation and record keeping.
  • Track invoices and ensure supporting documentation is available.
  • Follow up on outstanding supplier information and approvals.

Event & Activation Administration –

  • Assist with event planning logistics and administration.
  • Coordinate venues, attendee lists, catering, deliveries, travel and administrative requirements.
  • Assist with post-event administration and documentation.
  • Process product requests, deliveries, courier arrangements and administrative support for influencer and ambassador programmes.

​​​​​​​ Retail & Trade Marketing Support –

  • Assist with store check administration and reporting.
  • Compile retailer and promotional information as required.
  • Coordinate submission of retailer marketing assets and documentation.
  • Maintain promotional calendars and activity trackers.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications –

  • Degree or Diploma in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.

​​​​​​​ Experience/Skills –

  • 2 Years' experience in an Administrative, Marketing Assistant, Coordinator Support, or Office Administration role.
  • Strong organisational and administrative skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and marketing platforms.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

​​​​​​​ Advantageous –

  • Experience in a Marketing Department.
  • Experience with Monday.com.
  • Experience coordinating product dispatch and samples.
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