DIGITAL MARKETING ASSISTANT

Recruiter:

Hospitality Hire

Job Ref:

CPT000234/AW

Date posted:

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Because every great brand story deserves to be seen, shared and remembered.
Hospitality Hire is recruiting for a dynamic hospitality and tourism group seeking a Digital Marketing Assistant to support and grow its digital presence. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and detail-driven marketing professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and understands how to translate experiences into engaging digital content.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys blending creativity with analytics, has a strong grasp of digital platforms, and is passionate about building brand visibility across multiple channels.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum Requirements

- Diploma or relevant qualification in Digital Marketing
- Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a digital marketing role
- Strong understanding of SEO principles and best practices
- Experience with Google Ads, Google Analytics and Meta platforms
- Proficiency across major social media platforms
- Strong content creation and copywriting skills
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
- Willingness to travel locally for content creation when required

Key Responsibilities

Website Management
- Work closely with developers to implement website updates and improvements
- Monitor website performance, usability and functionality
- Identify and resolve issues to ensure seamless user experience
Content Creation & Management
- Create engaging content for blogs, newsletters, social media and email campaigns
- Capture and curate high-quality content for marketing use
- Maintain and organise digital media libraries (photo and video assets)
- Plan and manage monthly social media content calendars
- Collaborate with designers to produce visually aligned brand content
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Conduct keyword research and implement SEO strategies
- Monitor website traffic and engagement using analytics tools
- Provide insights to improve content performance and user experience
- Manage and optimise SEO spend to ensure effective targeting
Social Media Management
- Create, schedule and publish content across social platforms
- Monitor engagement and respond to comments and messages professionally
- Ensure consistency in brand tone and messaging across all channels
Online Advertising
- Assist in planning and executing paid digital campaigns (Google, Meta, YouTube)
- Monitor campaign performance and suggest improvements to maximise ROI
General Marketing Support
- Support the broader marketing team with campaigns and projects as needed
- Contribute ideas to enhance brand visibility and digital engagement

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to join a growing hospitality brand where digital storytelling plays a key role in guest engagement and commercial success. You will gain exposure across multiple platforms, campaigns and creative projects, while working within a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

If you are passionate about digital marketing, content creation and building meaningful brand presence, we would love to hear from you.

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