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Marketing Associate (Graphic Design & Web Development): Johannesburg

ALX Africa

Posted 3 months agoJohannesburg, South Africa

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Job Type

Full-time

Experience

Entry-Level

Category

Other

Job Description

Are you creative, personable, and excited about connecting with people through compelling marketing content? We’re looking for a Marketing Associate with exceptional interpersonal skills, a positive presence, and a professional attitude. You should be vibrant, collaborative, and confident in creating lasting impressions, both through your designs and your interactions. This role requires creativity, cultural awareness, and the ability to stay composed in a fast-paced environment. If you’re reliable, eager to learn, and thrive in a dynamic, people-centered marketing team, we’d love to hear from you! About ALX Africa ALX Africa, a non-profit organisation under the ALX Foundation, is dedicated to unlocking the potential of Africa's digital future. We've embarked on an independent journey to provide world-class tech, creative and entrepreneurship skills training and career acceleration programmes. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide, upskill and re-skill talent, and create a generation of innovative leaders. By 2030, we aim to empower 2 million Africans to secure sustainable careers. With hubs in 8 cities across Africa and counting, we provide safe access to quality learning and a dedicated network of expert instructors. Our innovative programmes equip learners with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's rapidly evolving tech, creative and entrepreneurship industry. Through a combination of rigorous coursework, industry partnerships, and hands-on projects, we prepare our learners for in-demand roles. We achieve this by: Providing young professionals with access to the most in-demand tech, creative and entrepreneurship skills that will power the future. Empowering the next generation of technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and creators through challenging, real-world coursework. Building a lifelong, impactful community of professionals and entrepreneurs that support them at all stages of their career journey. Our impact thus far: 347k+ g Specific Responsibilities Graphic Design & Content Creation Design visually compelling graphics for social media, paid ads, email campaigns, presentations, posters, and merchandise. Collaborate with the relevant teams to develop creative concepts that engage the learner and alumni community and partners. Marketing Campaigns & Communications Support marketing campaigns from concept to execution, providing creative assets and visual storytelling. Event & Activation Support Support pre-event promo
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Requirements

  • Proficiency in graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, or Canva.
  • Basic web development skills, including HTML/CSS and website content management.
  • Experience creating visuals for social media, paid ads, presentations, posters, merchandise, and campaigns.
  • Strong understanding of brand guidelines, visual storytelling, and consistency across digital and print channels.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
  • Creativity and problem-solving mindset, with the ability to contribute ideas to campaigns, events, and activations.
  • Familiarity with social media content calendars, digital marketing trends, and performance analysis of creative assets.
  • Adaptability, professionalism, and comfort working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
  • Person Specification/Attributes Courage: Willingness to speak up, challenge the status quo, and embrace new challenges.
  • Humility: Openness to learning, seeking help when needed, and a focus on serving others.
  • Adventure: A passion for setting ambitious goals, tackling difficult tasks, and finding joy in the journey.
  • Initiative: Proactive problem-solving, a sense of ownership, and a willingness to go above and beyond.
  • Resilience: The ability to bounce back from setbacks, persevere through challenges,.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure all visuals align with ALX Africa’s brand guidelines and tone of voice.
  • Adapt designs for multiple formats and platforms, optimising for digital and print.
  • Website & Digital Support Assist with website updates, basic HTML/CSS edits, and design implementation on the web.
  • Work with web developers to ensure design accuracy, usability, and a seamless user experience.
  • Support website content creation, ensuring visuals and copy are cohesive and on-brand.
  • Support social media content calendars by ensuring the timely delivery of graphics and campaign assets.
  • Monitor trends in digital marketing and design to bring innovative ideas to campaigns.
  • Analysis of asset performance to provide insights for optimisation.
  • Assist in setting up digital and physical assets at the venue, ensuring branding consistency.
  • Manage multiple design and digital projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines while maintaining high-quality output.
  • Contribute to brainstorming sessions and marketing strategy discussions with creative ideas and solutions.