As a premier digital solutions provider with strategic partnerships like HubSpot, Digitlab is only as strong as the people who power it—that could be you.
Your unique blend of multi-skills, virtual collaboration abilities, and strategic insight doesn’t just fit in; it leads the way. Imagine being part of a fast-paced team where self-management isn’t just welcomed, it’s expected. Your knack for knocking down barriers and going beyond your job description is exactly what we need to achieve our ambitious goals. While some organisations look for delegators, we’re searching for doers like you, who understand that your contributions make the sum more significant than its parts in an all-hands-on-deck culture. Come stretch with us and play an active role in making our big vision a reality.
Position Overview
We seek an experienced Marketing Technologies Manager who will lead, manage, and actively engage in Front-end Development as part of our dynamic marketing team. In this multifaceted role, you’ll steer our marketing technology strategy, manage the team, and do hands-on coding to implement front-end solutions. Your triple-threat skill set will not just fill a role—it will serve as a linchpin in our operations.
This position is tailor-made for action-oriented people who excel at self-management and can knock down barriers. You’ll be a critical contributor to a team that values the principle that the sum is more significant than its parts. Through your leadership and hands-on skills, you’ll be instrumental in helping us turn our ambitious vision into a concrete reality.
Key Areas of Experience and Expertise
- WordPress Front-End Development: Strong familiarity with Elementor and PHP.
- WooCommerce Development: Proficiency in using and managing WooCommerce for WordPress.
- Email Marketing Tools: Knowledge of Mandrill, SendGrid, and MailChimp.
- Martech Platforms: Experience with CRM systems like HubSpot, Marketing Automation platforms, CMS, Analytics tools, and Performance Marketing solutions.
- Martech Integration: Skill in integrating and customising technology solutions for seamless data flow.
- Marketing Automation: Demonstrated expertise in campaign implementation and optimisation.
- Data Analytics: Proficiency in data interpretation and analysis. Familiarity with data visualisation dashboards is a plus.
- Database Management: Experience in database optimisation and maintenance.
- SEO & SEM: Strong understanding of organic and paid search initiatives.
- Website Security: Knowledge of web security best practices and common vulnerabilities.
- Project Management: Must have experience managing freelance teams for project delivery.
Technical Skills
- Frameworks: PHP, MySQL, Laravel, CSS, JavaScript, Hubl (Beneficial)
- SEO, HubSpot CRM
- CMS Platforms: WordPress, Elementor, Adobe Experience Cloud (Beneficial), HubSpot CMS
- Google (Analytics, Search Console, Developer Console, Looker, Tag Manager)
- Microsoft (Excellent command of Excel and data management)
Key Responsibilities
WordPress & WooCommerce Development: Develop, maintain, and optimise WordPress websites and WooCommerce settings. Ensure products are accurately displayed and troubleshoot any technical issues.
Email Marketing Management: Configure and manage email marketing campaigns. Monitor performance and manage email signature software and database criteria.
Martech Management & Integration: Implement, configure, and manage various Martech platforms. Ensure seamless data integration and troubleshoot any issues.
Data Analysis: Create reports and dashboards that provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
Database Management: Maintain databases within the HubSpot framework to ensure data integrity and availability.
SEO: Implement SEO strategies, optimise technical integrity, and improve websites for organic search visibility.
Website Security: Enforce web security protocols, perform regular security assessments, and configure and maintain web application firewalls (WAFs).
Project Management: Define and manage project objectives, scope, and deliverables. Oversee freelance resources involved in the technical delivery of projects.
Education: Educate the rest of the team on technical trends and changes that impact the industry and clients.
Personal Traits
- Team player
- Strong sense of ownership
- Hands-on, “can do” attitude
Experience is a non-negotiable aspect of this role, as we’re focused on driving growth through technology. We’re interested in speaking with you if you’re enthusiastic about contributing your expertise to achieve this goal. We invite only those with relevant experience to submit their applications and look forward to reviewing yours.
Salary
The salary for this unique and specialised role ranges from R 20,000 to R 35,000. Given the distinct combination of skills required, it’s challenging to pinpoint an industry standard for compensation. We’ve crafted this range to fairly reward the blend of marketing technology and front-end development expertise we’re seeking and to attract the right talent.
