Overview
Marketing Assistant Jobs in South Africa at Cherry Assistant
Title: Marketing Assistant
Company: Cherry Assistant
Location: South Africa
We are hiring a Marketing Assistant for a tutoring/education services company in the Edtech industry. This is a Part-Time remote role for a UK-based client. The role is focused on implementing a digital marketing strategy across social media, short-form video, lead magnets/funnels, basic email marketing, blog/web updates, and light admin to support growth.
This role is ideal for a tech-savvy, creative professional who can take strategic concepts and turn them into high-quality digital content, helping an established educator transition from in-person services to a global online model.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute a consistent social media content calendar (3–5 posts per week), including copy, graphics, and scheduling
- Edit short-form videos (e.g., reels, TikToks) with captions, hooks, subtitles, and light cleanup to ensure on-brand, high-quality output
- Manage and implement short-form funnels and "freebies" to drive client sign-ups and expand the email marketing list.
- Build and nurture the email list: create basic email campaigns/newsletters and coordinate list growth from social funnels
- Publish and update blog content and resources on the website/CMS; repurpose content across channels
- Maintain brand consistency across all assets; organize a content library and manage digital assets
- Track performance metrics (social/email/landing pages) and share concise weekly reports with insights
- Provide light administrative support related to marketing operations (e.g., scheduling posts, file management, simple research)
- Collaborate closely with the founder on priorities, timelines, and approvals; suggest process improvements as needed
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in a digital marketing, social media management, or marketing assistance role
- 2+ years creating social media content (short form reels, social media posts and long form newsletters, etc)
- Strong background in video editing with an eye for professional aesthetics.
- Experience in content creation, specifically formatting documents and PDFs to match brand guidelines.
- Strong English communication skills with high attention to detail for proofreading and copywriting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working within the education or tutoring sector.
- Experience assisting a business through a scaling phase (e.g., moving from 1-on-1 to group sessions).
- Knowledge of lead magnets and basic marketing funnel logic.
Required Skills & Tools
- Video Editing: CapCut or similar mobile/desktop editing suites.
- Design: Canva (proficient in using templates and brand kits).
- AI Tools: ChatGPT for content refinement.
- Web Management: Basic CMS experience (WordPress or similar).
- Organization: Excel/Google Sheets for lead tracking and organization.
Schedule & Pay
- Part-Time position; approximately 20 hours per week working UK business hours (GMT/BST)
- Fully remote role
- Pay ranges from R6 300 – R8 500 per month for 20 hours/week, depending on experience
- Includes training, mentorship, and growth potential (scope/hours may expand as the business scales)
System Requirements
- Internet speed of at least 20 Mbps upload and download
- Computer with a 2.4 GHz processor or higher
- 8 GB of RAM or higher
- Windows 10 or newer, or Mac OS X 10.10 or newer
- HD 720p webcam
- Headset with microphone
Benefits
- Competitive pay rates
- Consistent hours and predictable workload
- Fully remote work with long-term potential
- Direct collaboration with the Founder, making a real impact
- Supportive and inclusive work environment
- Opportunity to grow alongside a scaling education company
If you are a digital-native marketer who loves taking a founder’s vision and making it look "slick" and professional, we want to hear from you. Join us in taking this high-end tutoring brand to a global audience!