Junior Marketing Assistant (Financial Services)
CompanyHello Group
LocationCenturion, Gauteng, ZA
SalaryUnknown
Closing date2026-07-31
Date posted2026-07-01
Employment typeFull-time
Description
Hello Group is seeking to appoint a proactive, creative, and highly organized Junior Marketing Assistant to support the Hello Pay Brand Manager in executing marketing initiatives across digital channels, CRM, events, and brand activations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for digital marketing, customer engagement, and delivering exceptional brand experiences.
The successful candidate will assist with community management, CRM communications, campaign execution, event planning, supplier coordination, and day-to-day marketing operations to ensure the successful delivery of Hello Pay's marketing strategy.
Hello Group is a South African company with a bold mission: to create game-changing integrated consumer and business services for migrant and marginalized communities. Our focus is on providing low-cost, easily accessible, and simple-to-use financial solutions, all powered by cutting-edge technology.
What Hello Group Offers
Onsite Barista – Because life’s too short for bad coffee!
Exciting Team Events – Work hard, play harder!
Teambuilding Activities – Get to know your teammates beyond the screen!
A Culture That Feels Like Family – No corporate robots here—just real people doing great things!
A Top-Notch Office Space – Where inspiration meets innovation.
Our entities:
Hello Paisa – Secure and affordable international money transfers & digital banking solutions.
Hello Pay – Empowering individuals with financial solutions tailored to their needs.
Q-Mart – Leading the way in wholesale and distribution for mobile and financial products.
Hello Rides - Motorcycle rent-to-own financing service.
Duties and Responsibilities
Community Management & Digital Marketing
Manage and monitor Hello Pay's social media platforms daily
Respond to customer comments, messages, reviews, and enquiries promptly and professionally
Escalate customer queries to the relevant internal teams where necessary
Engage with online communities to build brand awareness and customer loyalty
Assist with scheduling and publishing social media content
Monitor social media trends and identify opportunities for engagement
Compile community management and social media performance reports
CRM & Customer Communications
Assist with executing CRM campaigns across Email, SMS, and WhatsApp
Build and schedule outgoing customer communications
Assist with customer database segmentation and campaign targeting
Track CRM campaign performance and prepare reports
Campaigns & Content
Assist with the execution of integrated marketing campaigns
Coordinate campaign deliverables with internal teams, designers, and suppliers
Help manage and organize marketing assets and documentation
Assist with content development for different platforms according to set objectives
Events & Activations
Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing events, exhibitions, sponsorships, and activations
Maintain ongoing communication with Sales, Operations, and Admin teams to align logistics
Liaise with the Warehouse to arrange marketing materials and event stock
Support the setup and execution of events to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met
Act as a runner for event logistics, branding materials, promotional items, and other operational requirements where needed
Minimum Requirements
SKILL REQUIREMENTS / PERSONAL COMPETENCIES
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Strong customer service and community management skills
Good understanding of digital marketing and social media platforms
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
Comfortable supporting events and activations, including occasional travel when required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Tertiary qualification in Marketing, Communications, Digital Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field
1–3 years' experience in a marketing or digital marketing role
Experience managing social media platforms and online communities
Experience with CRM, email marketing, and customer communication platforms will be advantageous
Experience coordinating events and marketing campaigns is beneficial
Valid driver's license is a strong advantage
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