Marketing Coordinator Cape Union Mart – 6 month contract

Cape Union Mart is looking for a Marketing Coordinator to join our passionate Marketing team. This role will support the Head of Marketing and Senior Brand Leads in delivering innovative campaigns, projects, and initiatives for both the Cape Union Mart and K-Way brands.

If you’re detail-oriented, creative, and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Campaigns & Partnerships

  • Plan, brief, and execute retail partner campaigns to drive customer acquisition and retention.

  • Collaborate with partner and supplier coordinators to maximise brand visibility.

• Brand & Customer Experience

  • Assist with in-store marketing initiatives (POS, digital screens, music, and radio).

  • Build strong relationships with external media, PR, and creative partners.

  • Conduct competitor research and provide insights on trends.

• Project & Process Management

  • Manage and update the marketing calendar weekly.

  • Track campaign timelines, presentations, and SOPs across teams.

  • Coordinate production elements for shoots and PR content days.

• Events & PR

  • Assist with planning and execution of events, store openings, and revamps.

  • Support press drops, PR gifting, and internal communications.

  • Compile reports, newsletters, and post-campaign analyses.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 (Matric)

• Tertiary qualification in Marketing (Diploma/Degree)

Experience:

• 1–2 years’ brand marketing experience

• Retail and shoot production experience (essential)

• Agency experience (advantageous)

• Strong project coordination background

Skills:

• Excellent organisational and administrative ability

• Computer literacy (Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, Word – intermediate level)

• Strong numerical and analytical skills

• Customer service orientation & negotiation ability

Competencies:

• Proactive and assertive

• Strong relationship builder & team player

• Passionate, patient, and business-minded

• High attention to detail

• Able to work independently and under pressure

• Deadline-driven with solid business acumen

Why Join Us?

At Cape Union Mart, we pride ourselves on being customer-centric, innovative, and passionate about what we do. As part of our team, you’ll:

• Be exposed to exciting marketing campaigns across two iconic brands.

• Work with a diverse network of internal and external partners.

• Have the opportunity to grow within a dynamic retail group.

Please note:  The Cape Union Mart Group is committed to transformation. Appointments and promotions will be made based on candidates who best meet the requirements for the position. Preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team, aligned to our Employment Equity plan.