Position: Creative Marketing Coordinator
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Type: Full-time
Reports to: Owner
Start Date: As soon as possible

About KOKO Active

KOKO Active is a vibrant, health-and-lifestyle-driven brand focused on delivering stylish activewear and content that empowers our community. As we approach our 6-year birthday, we’re looking to step up our creative game, drive fresh campaigns, and continue building our presence through social media, community events, photoshoots, and integrated marketing. We value creativity, authenticity, collaboration and someone who can move seamlessly between strategy and hands-on execution.

Role Overview

We’re seeking a dynamic and versatile Creative Marketing Coordinator to join our team. This person will be responsible for both the creative side (visuals, content creation, photoshoot planning) and the marketing side (campaign planning, social media strategy, execution). The ideal candidate is a self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced, boutique environment; someone who can take initiative, bring fresh ideas, and carry them through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and produce creative social media content (static posts, reels/videos, Stories) aligned with the KOKO Active brand.

• Plan and coordinate photoshoots (location, models/casting, styling, scheduling, briefs, shoot logistics, post-production liaison).

• Campaign ideation and execution: brainstorming concepts, developing timelines, coordinating deliverables, tracking results.

• Manage social media calendars, scheduling posts, monitoring engagement and community interactions.

• Create marketing assets: reels, graphic design (collateral, digital banners, email visuals) and motion elements.

• Work collaboratively with other internal stakeholders (e.g., product, e-commerce, P.R./influencer) and external suppliers (photographer, videographer, stylist).

• Monitor campaign performance and social analytics; prepare brief reports with insights and recommendations.

• Stay on top of social/trend culture, competitor brand activities, influencer marketing, and apply learnings to our content strategy.

• Maintain brand consistency across all channels, ensure adherence to visual identity and tone of voice.

• Ensure that social media and website meet our standards and is aligned with our brand’s tone and voice.

• Plan and execute social events.

Requirements & Ideal Profile

• 2-4 years (or more) relevant experience in content creation, social media, marketing or creative roles (ideally in fashion/lifestyle/retail).

• Strong portfolio showcasing creative content (photography, social media assets, campaign work, photoshoot coordination).

• Excellent design skills: competency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), Canva, and ideally some video editing (Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or mobile equivalents)

• Experience with Klaviyo Email Marketing

• Good organisational and project-management skills: capable of juggling multiple tasks, meeting deadlines, coordinating shoot logistics and events.

• A strong understanding of social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok), current trends, and what makes content perform.

• Good copywriting / communication skills (for captions, briefs, internal/external communication).

• Proactive mindset, creative thinker, comfortable working in a smaller team with autonomy; flexible and adaptable.

• Bonus: background or strong interest in health, fitness, lifestyle, fashion/activewear; experience with influencer marketing or content partnerships.

• Be a true team player that works well with a team.

• A great understanding of paid media is required across Google and Meta.

How to Apply

Please send the following to info@kokoactive.co.za with subject line “Creative Marketing Coordinator Application – [Your Name]”:

1. Your CV (max 2 pages)

2. A link to your portfolio or samples of your creative work (social media, campaigns, shoots)

3. A short cover letter (max 300 words) outlining why you’re excited about this role and how your experience fits.

4. Your salary expectation (please indicate a monthly and annual figure).

Applications close on 1 December 2025. We’ll review, shortlist, and aim to conduct interviews in the first week of December 2025.

We’re excited to welcome someone who will help shape the next chapter of KOKO Active’s story - elevate our visuals, grow our presence, and create meaningful content that resonates with our community. If you’re passionate about creativity, marketing and health/lifestyle culture, we’d love to hear from you!