Marketing Specialist

SUMMARY:
You will be the operational anchor of the marketing team.

POSITION INFO:

At The Vineyard Hotel, we're more than just a team. Every staff member plays a crucial role in creating an exceptional guest experience. Our commitment to our staff goes beyond hospitality. We prioritise their well-being, providing on-demand healthcare, wellness activities, assistance with essentials, and healthy meals.

We also offer growth opportunities through internal programs, traineeships, study loans, and professional coaching for managers. Comprehensive benefits, including medical aid, retirement and disability funding, are part of the package.

Our care for our staff and our dedication to social and environmental responsibility sets us apart. Join our community that values respect, care, and growth.

Marketing Specialist – Operations & Project Coordinator
Newlands, Cape Town

As our Marketing Specialist, you willsupport the Group Head of Marketing and Sales. This critical role is ideal for a proactive, detail-driven individual with strong project management skills and a passion for operational excellence. You will be the operational anchor of the marketing team, coordinating workflows, managing creative partners, and supporting campaign execution across multiple channels.

Taking ownership of marketing calendars, project timelines, and campaign workflow, you will coordinate between the Group Head of Marketing & Sales, creative suppliers, and internal teams. Managing content approvals, brand assets, and marketing libraries, you will brief and liaise with external agencies and suppliers.

Part of your role will be to oversee the production of printed materials, signage, and guest-facing marketing collateral, as well as tracking budgets, processing invoices, and supporting financial reporting.

Compiling campaign performance data and supporting reporting cycles, as well as facilitating event activations, influencer visits, and media engagement, will be part of your responsibilities.

Along with your Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or Project Management (advantageous), you have 5–7 years' experience in a marketing operations or coordination role, as well as experience managing external creative teams and agencies.

Experience in the hospitality and lifestyle industries will strengthen your application. You have high proficiency in project management tools (such as Asana, Trello, or ClickUp) and exceptional skills in Excel and Google Sheets (utilising MS Office and Google Workspace), with familiarity in Canva, Sprout Social, Mailchimp, HubSpot, CMS platforms, and digital advertising tools.

You will bring your strong planning and organisation skills to manage tasks effectively while ensuring excellent attention to detail in all aspects of your work. Your outstanding communication skills will enable you to collaborate effectively with team members and convey your ideas clearly.

With your problem-solving abilities, you will address challenges proactively, demonstrating integrity and accountability in every decision you make. We value your innovative mindset and look forward to the fresh perspectives you will contribute to our team.

To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the instructions.

Closing date: 17 July 2025.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Only short-listed external applicants will be contacted.