Integrated Marketing and Communications Specialist at Standard Bank
Standard Bank · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Overview
Standard Bank is looking for an experienced Integrated Marketing and Communications Specialist to join their Johannesburg team on a part time contractor basis. You will plan and deliver high impact marketing campaigns across digital, direct and advertising channels for a key business unit. This role suits a marketing professional with five or more years of experience who enjoys strategy, stakeholder engagement and data driven campaign work.
About the role
As an Integrated Marketing and Communications Specialist at Standard Bank, you will be responsible for implementing winning IMC campaigns that deliver a consistent and compelling message to target audiences. You will work across advertising, direct marketing and digital marketing channels to ensure cohesive campaign delivery.
- Develop and execute integrated marketing strategies and plans for the assigned business unit, country segment, sector or product area.
- Align all marketing activity with Group standards while bringing creativity and innovation to partnerships and collaborations.
- Leverage marketing technology, automation platforms, CRM systems and analytics tools to optimise campaign performance.
- Manage multiple campaigns and priorities at once, meeting deadlines in a fast paced environment.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure marketing initiatives support broader business and commercial objectives.
Application note: You will need to apply through Standard Bank's official recruitment system. Click the apply link to be taken to their SmartRecruiters portal.
Requirements
- First Degree in Business Commerce, Marketing or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience engaging and influencing stakeholders at Executive level.
- Proven experience developing and delivering high impact marketing strategies and plans.
- Strong understanding of the financial services landscape, including market trends, customer behaviour and competitor activity.
- Hands on experience with marketing technology such as marketing automation platforms, CRM systems, analytics tools and campaign management solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to create and execute innovative, customer centric campaigns.
- Experience across digital marketing channels including social media, email marketing, content marketing, SEO and SEM.
- Data driven mindset with the ability to use insights and metrics to measure success and optimise campaigns.
- Exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Implement integrated marketing and communication campaigns for the assigned business unit or segment.
- Ensure cohesive and integrated marketing delivery across all advertising, direct marketing and digital marketing channels.
- Develop and deliver high impact marketing strategies and plans that align to Group standards.
- Engage and influence stakeholders at Executive level to support marketing initiatives.
- Leverage marketing technology, CRM systems and analytics tools to optimise campaign performance.
- Create and execute innovative, customer centric campaigns that strengthen brand engagement.
- Manage multiple campaigns and priorities simultaneously, meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure marketing initiatives align to broader business objectives and commercial outcomes.
- Use data and insights to measure campaign success, optimise activity and inform decision making.
Job details
- Organisation
- Standard Bank
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Part time
- Experience level
- Senior (5+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Marketing & Communications
- Posted
- 31 October 2026 (1 week ago)
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This is a part time contractor role at one of South Africa's biggest banks, so it suits someone who already has solid marketing experience and wants to work on high profile campaigns without a full time commitment. When you apply, tailor your CV to highlight your integrated campaign work across digital, direct and advertising channels, and make sure your experience with marketing automation, CRM and analytics platforms is easy to spot. Also mention any work you have done with senior stakeholders or executives, because that is a key part of this job. In an interview, be ready to talk through a specific campaign you planned and executed, including the results you measured. The bank will likely ask how you keep campaigns consistent across multiple channels, so prepare a clear example. Apply through the official Standard Bank recruitment portal, and keep your supporting documents handy in case you are asked to upload them.
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