Marketing & Content Manager (R&D Incentives)

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area, South Africa WatersEdge Solutions Full time R600 000 - R1 200 000 per year

Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa

Employment Type:
Full-Time

Industry:
Professional Services | Tax Incentives | B2B Marketing

WatersEdge Solutions is partnering with a specialist global consultancy helping innovation-driven businesses unlock value through R&D tax credits, grants, and incentives. We're recruiting for a strategic yet hands-on
Marketing & Content Manager
to elevate brand presence and drive lead generation across South Africa, the UK, Germany, and Australia. This is a career-defining opportunity to lead content and marketing strategy in a growth-oriented, mission-driven environment.

About the Role

This is a strategic, execution-focused role at the intersection of marketing and professional services. As the Marketing & Content Manager, you'll work closely with technical specialists to craft compelling narratives that resonate with CEOs, CFOs, and innovation leaders across key sectors. From blogs and brochures to campaigns and collateral, your content will directly influence awareness, trust, and new business wins.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a B2B marketing strategy focused on lead generation and brand visibility
  • Own digital content across the website, blog, and social media platforms
  • Create engaging content that simplifies complex R&D tax topics for a senior audience
  • Run multi-channel marketing campaigns, including SEO, webinars, and advertising
  • Support business development with tailored RFP responses and client messaging
  • Produce sales collateral, brochures, and thought leadership aligned with company positioning

What You'll Bring

  • 3–5 years' experience in B2B marketing or professional services marketing
  • Strong content creation background, ideally with exposure to technical or financial topics
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
  • Excellent writing, editing, and content storytelling abilities
  • Proven project management and campaign execution skills
  • Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, WordPress or CMS platforms, and basic design tools
  • Strategic mindset with a data-informed, analytical approach to marketing

Nice to Have

  • Experience marketing within consulting, financial services, or tax industries
  • Familiarity with incentive schemes, innovation funding, or R&D tax credits
  • Knowledge of SEO and content syndication strategies

What's On Offer

  • High-impact role with direct access to leadership and decision-makers
  • Global exposure and cross-functional collaboration with legal, technical, and finance experts
  • Career growth into senior leadership as the team expands
  • Opportunity to shape the marketing function of a growing international firm

Company Culture

This partner business fosters a culture of specialist knowledge, collaboration, and global impact. You'll work closely with technical experts across tax, legal, and engineering disciplines to bring real-world financial value to innovative businesses. Expect autonomy, mentorship, and a strong focus on growth—both professional and personal.

If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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