Marketing coordinator (REMOTE)
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R27,750 – R37,000 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Job Title:Marketing Coordinator (SMS & Email Marketing)Location:Remote (LATAM)Employment Type:Full-TimeA growing marketing company specializing in SMS marketing campaigns targetinghomeowners. With a small team of four, we are looking to execute and streamline ouradvertising campaign management. To achieve this, we are seeking a detail orientedMarketing Coordinator to optimize our current workflows, update and analyze keycampaign metrics, and help us scale efficiently.Key Responsibilities:● Campaign Strategy & Execution: Plan, deploy, and optimize SMS marketingcampaigns to achieve revenue targets.● Performance Tracking & Analysis: Daily monitoring of key performanceindicators (KPIs) such as marketing costs, engagement and conversion rates.● Workflow Optimization: Improve campaign tracking and planning usingGoogle Sheets and other automation tools.● Software Utilization: Work with existing campaign management platformsand Google Sheets to enhance reporting and decision-making.● Collaboration & Reporting: Coordinate with the team and provideperformance reports with actionable insights.Qualifications & Requirements:● Experience: Entry level experience in digital marketing; experience in SMSmarketing and/or campaign management a plus. Will accept fresh grads withdegrees in marketing if they have the other aptitudes sought after in the JD.● Technical Skills: Proficiency in Google Sheets and Excel, basic businessmanagement applications.● Analytical Mindset: Ability to interpret data and optimize campaigns based onperformance metrics.● English Proficiency: Excellent spoken and written English (C1 levelmandatory).● Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify inefficiencies, suggest changes,and implement process improvements.● Work Ethic: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independentlywith minimal supervision after training.● Collaboration: Comfortable working with multiple leaders in the business andable to adapt to different leadership styles. Must be able to take constructivefeedback and navigate various working styles.Preferred:● Prior experience with digital marketing.● Highly detail oriented, ability to work online the majority of the day.● Ability to work independently with minimal supervision after training.● Inquisitive nature and eagerness to optimize campaigns continuously.Why Join Us?● Opportunity to work with a growing company in the digital marketing space.● Competitive salary with room for growth.● Remote work flexibility.● Flexible PTO● Training provided for the role, offering growth opportunities for greenercandidates who have the right aptitudes and trainability.● Chance to be a key player in automating and optimizing marketing processes.
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R27,750/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,500/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 591 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →