Brand Manager

Posted recently. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Brand Manager in Bethlehem, and we encourage applicants from across Free State to consider this opportunity.

About the Opportunity

An experienced Brand Manager is needed to support operations in Bethlehem. The role forms part of how the business keeps its marketing jobs portfolio strong in Free State.

Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the marketing jobs group in Bethlehem.

Quality is everyone's job. Whether the Brand Manager is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Free State is consistently high and consistently fair.

Equal Opportunity

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Free State, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Bethlehem.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Free State.

What We Offer

The company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in marketing jobs from your base in Bethlehem. Many colleagues across Free State have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Free State.

Equally, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Bethlehem keep progressing.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Bethlehem teams.

Based in Bethlehem

In addition, the role is based in Bethlehem, in the Welkom gold fields. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Bethlehem and the broader Free State region.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Bethlehem.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Bethlehem, Free State.

Many candidates already living within reach of Bethlehem cite the location as one of the role's quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.

Your Workplace

Equally, the environment is creative, deadline-driven and data-aware. Cross-functional work with sales, product and design is the norm, and ideas are tested with real audiences quickly.

Importantly, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Bethlehem site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Your Role

• Track campaign performance against KPIs and produce monthly reports
• Manage email marketing journeys, segmentation and lifecycle automation
• Monitor brand reputation and respond to customer comments online
• Create on-brand content for web, social, email and in-store
• Support sales teams with collateral, presentations and trade activations

Essential Criteria

• Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, design and product teams
• Proven experience managing paid media campaigns
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English
• Solid understanding of SEO and content marketing principles
• Strong copywriting skills with a portfolio of published work
• Hands-on experience with Google Analytics, Search Console and Tag Manager
• Working knowledge of CMS platforms (WordPress preferred)

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.