Brand and Content Manager

Brand and Content Manager

Mergon is a unique foundation operating meaningfully in both the Christian and commercial world. We’re looking for a Brand Manager who can hold that tension creatively: someone who understands brand strategy and digital marketing deeply, but is equally drawn to work that has lasting purpose. Working with the Head of Communications, the Brand & Content Manager will produce and oversee high-quality content that resonates with our audiences and stays true to the Mergon brand narrative.

Someone who thinks like a brand strategist but works like a creator— writing, editing and shaping content themselves, and bringing in specialists when the work calls for it. You'll be the person actually producing the article, drafting the caption, and briefing the AI tool that speeds all of that up - while also protecting and building the Mergon brand across every touchpoint.

A passion for digital marketing, social media, and emerging technologies is essential, as is the ability to translate these into effective brand communication and campaigns.

The role is based in Stellenbosch.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualise, write and produce high-quality content that engages audiences, builds the brand, and tells the Mergon story with clarity and consistency.
• Manage social media presence — from content conceptualisation and creation through to scheduling, publishing, and community engagement.
• Monitor, report, and analyse the effectiveness of day-to-day communications and campaigns across all platforms, feeding insights back into strategy.
• Manage and optimise paid digital advertising campaigns.
• Manage relationships with various stakeholders, including the briefing and oversight of contractors and suppliers.
• Stay current with digital marketing trends, platform developments, and emerging AI technologies — including the practical use of AI tools for content production, research, and workflow efficiency — and proactively apply these to Mergon’s communications approach.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant diploma in marketing, brand management or digital communications.
• 3+ years of experience in marketing and communications, with a proven track record in campaign conceptualisation and implementation and performance management.
• Visual, design and copywriting skills, with proficiency in design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar) and presentation software (Keynote, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Google Analytics, Meta Ads Manager, social media content creation, web content management, and email platforms.
• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to handle multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Alignment with Mergon’s Christian values and ethos is essential to this role.
• Video content creation or editing experience would be advantageous, but not essential (e.g. Premiere Pro, CapCut, Final Cut, or similar).
  

To Apply please send or attach:

1. Your CV
2. A portfolio or 3-5 examples of your own work — at least one written piece, one social/video piece, and (if possible) one example where you used AI tools as part of the process