Head of Marketing

Role Overview

The Head of Marketing will lead marketing across a portfolio of businesses and brands, developing and executing the overall marketing strategy, strengthening brand positioning, and driving commercial growth across South Africa, Southern Africa, and selected African markets.

What You Will Do

Key responsibilities include developing and leading the overall marketing strategy, driving brand positioning, leading website redesign and digital marketing initiatives, developing B2B sales enablement materials, and managing internal marketing resources and external agencies.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will be commercially minded, strategic, pragmatic, hands-on, highly organised, and resourceful, with the ability to translate complex technology propositions into clear and compelling messaging.

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Marketing, Communications, Business or a related field.
• 8+ years’ marketing experience, including senior-level responsibility.
• Strong B2B marketing experience with a commercial focus.
• Proven experience in marketing strategy, brand management, and sales enablement.
• Experience managing website redesigns and external agencies.
• Strong content, PR, thought leadership, and customer marketing experience.
• Experience marketing complex products or solutions where trust and credibility are important.
• Experience in payments, fintech, financial services, banking, SaaS, or enterprise technology would be highly advantageous.
• Exposure to African markets would be beneficial.

Benefits

• Salary: Up to R150000 per Month (depending on working commitment)