Job title: Senior Marketing Manager
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Skills: Safari Travel Project Management
Location: Johannesburg
Job published: 03/07/2026
Job ID: 38372
Contact email: info@llrecruit.com

Job Description

 

SENIOR MARKETING MANAGER

 

 

JOHANNESBURG or CAPE TOWN, RSA

 

 

START DATE: ASAP

 

 

***Only SA Nationals or those with the right to work in South Africa will be considered. No visa support is provided***

Our client, a leading luxury safari travel company, is searching for an exceptional Senior Marketing Manager. This role is the engine behind marketing performance — transforming data, insights, and metrics into stronger creative direction and highimpact content. Sitting at the intersection of Digital and Creative, you’ll be the crucial bridge who understands performance deeply and can translate it into clear, actionable guidance that elevates storytelling, strengthens brand presence, and safeguards brand integrity across every touchpoint.

 

If you’re a strategic thinker with a sharp analytical mind, a passion for creative excellence, and the ability to turn numbers into narratives, this is a rare opportunity to shape the marketing voice of one of Africa’s most iconic safari brands.

  

REQUIREMENTS:

 

  • Proven experience as a senior marketing leader for a minimum of 8 years, preferably in the luxury travel sector.
  • Demonstrable experience using marketing performance data to drive and improve creative and content output.
  • Strong understanding of digital marketing performance metrics and the ability to translate them into clear creative and content actions.
  • Proven experience in marketing and project management.
  • Previous experience in leading successful campaigns.
  • Proven experience managing and leading teams.
  • Strong strategic thinking
  • Excellent leadership capabilities
  • Digital marketing expertise
  • Ability to drive brand growth, manage high-performing teams, and make data-driven decisions that align with organisational objectives.
  • A passion for wildlife and a commitment to sustainability and conservation.

 

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