Marketing Administrator

Company Description

SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

We're seeking a highly organized and proactive Marketing Administrator to support the execution of dynamic marketing campaigns and operational functions. This role is essential to keeping our multi-channel marketing efforts running smoothly — from content creation and supplier coordination to event logistics and digital engagement.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in creating adverts, newsletters, and articles for internal and external audiences
• Support content creation, editing, and scheduling for social media (aligned with SGS guidelines)
• Collaborate with global teams to set out social media strategy across SGS main pages and business lines (NR, BA, I&E, C&P)
• Update banners and brochures in coordination with global marketin
• Generate purchase orders and ensure new suppliers are added to the procurement system
• Track and process marketing invoices to ensure timely payments
• Order marketing materials and manage inventory for campaigns and events
• Organize office events, expos, and assist in globally recognized conferences
• Promote expos and conferences on social media and other digital platforms
• Coordinate the delivery and return of marketing materials for expos, ensuring all assets are accounted for
• Manage website enquiries, Eloqua submissions, and the South Africa marketing mailbox
• Support lead capture and engagement tracking across digital channels
• Maintain CRM lists and assist with email campaign setup and segmentation
• Maintain marketing calendars and campaign timelines
• Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and support team coordination
• Archive and organize marketing assets for easy access and reuse.

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

• Compliant to all SGS QOH&S and HR policies and procedure

• Granted sufficient authority to achieve the given responsibilities as per relevant SGS Authority policies

• Responsible for daily safety and health of site employees (or those reporting to this site) on behalf of SGS upper management and for raising issues to SGS upper management where required

• Ensure all people at the site are adequately inducted in safety and health for each area they are expected to work in
• Ensuring safety and health inductions are carried out, documented and are relevant to the workplace
• Ensuring all safety and health information, materials and resources are disseminated throughout the workforce as required.
• Ensure all people at the site (or reporting to the site) have the skills, knowledge and ability required to undertake their work safely
• Ensuring the whole site is kept up to a good standard of housekeeping at all times
• Ensuring emergency plans are in place and practiced at regular intervals and that all emergency equipment is in place and is ready for use at any time
• Responsible for the site's performance in terms of injuries, illnesses, near misses and incidents
• As far as able, prevent injury, manage injuries and facilitate early return to work programs at the workplace
• Nominated Quality Management System representative for ISO 9001 / ISO 17025 for this site.

Qualifications

PROFILE

• Charismatic and ability to build relationships
• Experience in high pressure environment
• Ability to work independently.

Education

• Matric

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Proven ability to communicate effectively with stakeholder
• Sound presentation skills
• Teamwork and cooperation
• High level computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Translates Strategy into Actions
• Influences Internally & Externally
• Delivers Superior Results
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Familiarity with digital tools (e.g., Canva, Eloqua, Mailchimp, Google Workspace)
• Experience with procurement systems and invoice tracking
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• Bonus: Experience with event planning, social media strategy, or CRM platforms.

OTHER

• May have additional tasks depending on projects and events.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.