Head of Marketing

SUMMARY:
Our esteemed client, a leading FinTech company based in Sandton, is urgently seeking an experienced Head of Marketing to join their team on a permanent basis.
Offering a salary of R100,000 CTC per month

This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic and hands-on marketing leader to establish and lead the marketing function, driving brand growth and digital lead generation from day one. Reporting directly to the CEO, with a dotted line to the CRO to ensure alignment with revenue objectives, this role is ideal for a self-driven professional who thrives in building functions from the ground up. For the right candidate, this position offers a clear pathway to joining the Executive Committee (ExCo).

POSITION INFO:
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 8+ years' experience in B2B marketing, including senior leadership roles. Proven success in building and leading marketing functions. Experience in brand strategy, digital marketing, lead generation, and performance marketing. Strong track record of managing agencies, budgets, and marketing ROI. Experience working closely with sales and executive leadership. Financial services, fintech, or SME sector experience is advantageous. EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Commerce, Communications, or a related field. Postgraduate qualification (Honours or MBA) and relevant digital marketing certifications are advantageous. REQUIRED SKILLS: Strategic brand management and positioning. Digital marketing, SEO\/SEM, paid media, content, and marketing automation. Data analytics, campaign performance measurement, and ROI reporting. Budget and agency management. Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management. Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills. Ability to build and scale marketing capabilities in a high-growth environment. WHAT THEY ARE LOOKING FOR: You understand the commercial side of marketing, not only the craft. You use data and performance to make the case for spend and to prove return on investment. You have built brand in B2B before, financial services is a bonus. You have run performance marketing, and you trust what the data tells you. You have managed agencies, held them to account, and made sure the business gets real value for what it pays. You have done this at this level already, because the role needs someone who leads from day one. If you are the person for this role, apply now!