Graduate Marketing Career Opportunity with FlySafair
Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair, has an exciting opportunity for a Digital Marketing Graduate to join its team on a contract basis at its Head Office in Gauteng. This role is ideal for a motivated and creative graduate who is eager to gain practical experience within a fast-paced aviation environment while building a strong foundation in digital marketing and campaign execution.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Manager: Marketing and will support the marketing team across a range of digital, social, and traditional marketing initiatives.
About the Role
The Digital Marketing Graduate will play a supportive role in the planning, execution, and monitoring of marketing campaigns across multiple platforms. This position offers hands-on exposure to digital marketing tools, content creation, campaign coordination, and marketing operations, while allowing the graduate to develop a working understanding of FlySafair’s products, services, and brand positioning.
The role is well suited to a learning-oriented individual who is detail-driven, adaptable, and passionate about marketing, communication, and digital innovation.
Key Responsibilities
Marketing Campaign Support
The Digital Marketing Graduate will assist in the planning and execution of marketing campaigns across various channels, including digital platforms, social media, and traditional media. This includes supporting campaign rollouts and monitoring performance to ensure objectives are met.
The role involves assisting with the coordination of campaign logistics and ensuring that day-to-day marketing activities run smoothly and efficiently.
Digital Marketing and Content Development
The successful candidate will contribute to the creation, updating, and maintenance of content for digital platforms, marketing materials, and internal communications. This includes supporting content aligned to brand guidelines and campaign messaging.
Exposure to digital marketing initiatives such as SEO, SEM, email marketing, social media advertising, and content creation will form part of the role, with opportunities to learn how analytics and CMS tools are used to optimise campaigns.
Research and Market Insights
The Digital Marketing Graduate will conduct research on industry trends, digital marketing innovations, and competitor activities. These insights will be used to support campaign strategy development and keep the marketing team informed of market movements and emerging opportunities.
Operational and Administrative Support
The role includes providing general administrative and clerical support to the marketing team, assisting with coordination tasks, documentation, and internal communication requirements.
The graduate will also assist with the daily operations of the Gear-up programme and related marketing initiatives, ensuring accurate execution and support across relevant activities.
Product and Brand Knowledge Development
The successful candidate will develop a working knowledge of FlySafair’s products and services to support accurate and consistent campaign messaging. This knowledge will enable effective contribution to marketing communications and campaign execution.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates applying for this role must meet the following requirements:
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Grade 12 or equivalent (essential)
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BCom Degree (essential)
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Tertiary qualification in Marketing or Communication (advantageous)
Advantageous Exposure
The following exposure will be advantageous:
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Digital marketing practices such as SEO and SEM
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Email marketing campaigns
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Social media advertising
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Content creation
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Use of CMS and analytics tools to manage and optimise campaigns
Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
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Professional conduct
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High levels of integrity
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Creativity and initiative
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Customer-centric mindset
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Immaculate time management
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Strong willingness to learn and develop
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Adaptability in a dynamic environment
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Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Employment Details
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Position Type: Contract
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Location: Gauteng (Head Office)
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Industry: Aviation
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Positions Available: 1
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Reference Number: DigitalMarketingGraduate01
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Posted Date: 19 January 2026
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Closing Date: 23 January 2026
Apply for Digital Marketing Graduate – Gauteng
Candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date.
Please note that email applications will not be accepted. Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups. FlySafair reserves the right not to proceed with the vacancy or to appoint candidates based on operational requirements.
Applications can be submitted via the vacancy listing available below:
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If no feedback is received within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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