Marketing and Administration Assistant

If you are currently studying or have completed your studies and are looking for some practical experience, then this is an opportunity for you to earn some extra money on a 6-month contract with limited hours, and gain hands on experience in an exciting new venture. Our client is a subsidiary of the South African Canegrowers Association NPC (SA Canegrowers).

The company was established to further the for-profit initiatives of the organization with the aim of ensuring a sustainable cane growing sector. The company has completed a number of successful projects during its short existence and Shesha™ being one of them. Shesha™ is the world’s first raw sugarcane-based energy drink newly developed.

Hand harvested and peeled high quality sugarcane stalks are crushed forming the base of this naturally sweetened and fortified energy drink. The cane is harvested and the product canned in KwaZulu-Natal. Our client has a vacancy for a short-term Contract Marketing and Administration Assistant based in Mount Edgecombe, Durban to assist in the Marketing and Administration of Shesha™.

• A valid code 8 drivers’ licence. 
• Preferably studied or studying in fields such as Brand Management, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Design and marketing, Communication or the like. 
• Third Year/ Honours/ Master’s student/ past student with flexible hours. 
• Some experience in administration. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and planning and organising skills. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.