Chief Marketing Officer

Recruiter:

Dananda Talent

Job Ref:

JHB000526/Elize

Date posted:

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market related Monthly

SUMMARY:
Are you a performance-driven marketing leader who thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments? Do you believe that marketing must drive sales, not just awareness? Are you passionate about transforming lives through education on a global scale?

A leading international business school is looking for a strategic yet hands-on CMO to lead its global marketing operations across South Africa, India, and emerging African markets.

POSITION INFO:

Own and drive the global marketing strategy, with a strong focus on digital ROI, lead generation, and revenue growth.
Align marketing with sales, business development, and academic teams to ensure impactful campaigns that convert leads into customers.
Oversee high-budget digital marketing campaigns across Google, Meta, LinkedIn, and more ensuring top-notch performance.
Manage regional marketing teams, while tailoring strategies for local market needs and behaviours.
Build a high-performance, data-driven marketing culture that balances brand storytelling with commercial results.

Minimum Qualifications

Educational Background: A graduate qualification in Marketing, with a preference for a Master’s degree or MBA.

Experience Requirements:

10+ years in senior marketing roles, ideally in education, EdTech industries
Deep expertise in digital marketing, paid media, SEO, CRM, and marketing automation.
Strong commercial acumen, you speak the language of CAC, CPL, LTV, ROI.
Experience marketing in multi-country environments especially in South Africa, India, and other African markets.
Visionary leadership combined with the ability to roll up your sleeves.

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