A KZN-based endangered species conservation organisation is looking for a skilled, self-directed digital marketer to own social media, paid advertising, and CRM across our conservation and volunteer programmes.
You will be responsible for day-to-day execution across Wildlife ACT's social platforms, paid campaigns, and email and CRM activity, working directly with the Marketing, Media and Impact Director and our external digital agency. You will manage multiple platforms simultaneously, contribute to campaign strategy, and produce content that reflects the credibility and depth of Wildlife ACT's conservation work. A genuine interest in wildlife and conservation is essential.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: May include a combination of any of the below
Not all items listed below are necessary for a single candidate - we are looking to find the best fit who is truly inspired by wildlife and our wild spaces and brings strong competencies in at least two categories of the key responsibilities.
Please include 'Wild Dogs' somewhere in your application email as an Easter Egg to show you've read and understand the brief.
Social Media & Copy:
- Create, schedule, and publish content across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Youtube, and X.
- Monitor, respond to, and engage with followers, comments, and messages.
- Build and nurture online communities.
- Write social media captions, short-form copy, and blog content that is accurate, and consistent with tone of voice.
- Track performance through reporting.
Digital Marketing:
- Plan, set up, optimise, and report on paid social campaigns.
- Manage campaigns end-to-end.
- Support lead generation activity and contribute to conversion-focused campaign strategy.
- Coordinate on paid media execution.
- Produce or contribute to content across multiple formats.
- Support PR activity.
CRM & Conversions
- Own the segmentation, build, and delivery of email campaigns.
- Manage and develop automated CRM journeys.
- Track performance metrics to improve future campaigns.
- Support lead-to-conversion campaign strategies.
- Understand the customer journey and AI optimisation options.
- Contribute to lead generation campaigns across channels.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or similar
- Min 3 to 5 years experience in digital or social media marketing
- Demonstrated paid social advertising experience
- Experience managing social accounts on behalf of a brand
- CRM and email marketing campaign experience
- Excellent written English; published work examples preferred
- Familiarity with Meta Business Suite, Canva, Mailchimp
- Strong analytical capability and comfort with performance data
- Valid driver's licence
- South African citizen
- Familiarity with AI tools
ADDED ADVANTAGE:
- Experience in CRM or customer growth roles
- Google Analytics, CapCut, or Adobe Creative Suite experience
- SEO knowledge and digital discoverability
- Previous experience in conservation, ecotourism, or hospitality
- Ability to develop factually grounded content on conservation and ecology topics
- Experience marketing for a brand with a large, international audience
- WordPress or similar CMS publishing experience
YOU ARE A STRONG FIT IF YOU:
- Take ownership and deliver without being chased.
- Thrive working independently in a remote environment with real self-discipline.
- Handle shifting priorities without losing focus
- Have a baseline familiarity with the African bush and can identify common wildlife species.
- Are a strong communicator and take feedback well.
- Write with authority and understand how to communicate conservation credibly.
- Use AI tools intelligently without compromising editorial integrity.
- Bring a positive attitude, curiosity, and genuine enthusiasm to the work.
- Are excited by the idea that your campaigns directly fund real conservation outcomes.
- A willingness to learn, ask questions, and develop a working understanding of what we do.
To Apply, please email your CV, a cover letter and examples of your work to [email protected] by 26 June 2026.
Pay: From R17 000,00 per month
Application Question(s):
- Rate your general knowledge on Southern African wildlife from a scale of 1 to 5.
Education:
Experience:
- Digital Marketing or Social Media: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's Licence (Required)
Location:
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in KwaZulu-Natal
