Contract Event Marketing Manager

Salary ZAR 15000 - Medical Aid Allowance - 10 Days Paid Holiday

Overview

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and commercially aware marketing professional to provide execution-focused support across multiple high-profile events.

This contract role is ideal for someone who enjoys delivering high-quality marketing activity, thrives in a deadline-driven environment, and works confidently with multiple stakeholders.

The successful candidate will support a minimum of three events, with responsibilities applying to each event they are assigned to. You will play a key role in ensuring marketing campaigns are executed smoothly, assets are delivered on time, and communications align with brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing Execution (Per Event)

● Produce 2–3 social media posts per week
● Drive LinkedIn engagement across company pages and key stakeholders
● Write compelling email copy including announcements, reminders, and nurture campaigns
● Adapt existing content for targeted audiences
● Coordinate media partner requirements including copy and assets
● Develop sponsor decks and sales enablement materials
● Update website content such as speakers, agendas, and partner information
● Source, edit, and caption images for social channels

Campaign Coordination (Per Event)

● Tailor and manage marketing workflows within Monday.com
● Maintain deadlines, approvals, and asset tracking
● Ensure all work follows established sign-off processes
● Provide weekly progress updates
● Liaise with internal teams, producers, sponsors, speakers, and partners
● Confidently step into live campaigns and drive delivery without extensive onboarding

Desirable (Not Essential)

● PPC setup, monitoring, and optimisation

Requirements

● Proven experience in a marketing execution role, ideally supporting campaigns or events
● Strong copywriting skills with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences
● Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
● Comfortable working within structured workflows and approval processes
● Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
● Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
● Available to start within the required contract timeframe (immediate availability is advantageous)

What Success Looks Like in This Role

● Marketing activities are delivered accurately and on schedule for each assigned event
● Campaign assets meet brand and quality standards
● Deadlines, approvals, and workflows are consistently maintained
● Stakeholders feel informed, supported, and confident in delivery
● You contribute to well-executed, high-impact events

What This Role Does Not Include

To ensure clarity, this position is focused on campaign delivery rather than full ownership.

● No full end-to-end campaign strategy
● No post-event analytics or reporting unless separately agreed
● No operational event support

Tools & Expectations

● Mandatory use of Monday.com for workflow management
● Shared folders used for asset storage and version control
● All work must align with brand voice and quality standards
● Deliverables must be accurate and completed within agreed timelines
● Canva proficiency required

This is an excellent opportunity for a marketing professional who enjoys being hands-on, values structure, and wants to contribute to impactful event campaigns within a dynamic environment.