Operations

Assistant Brand Manager

RCL Foods·KwaZulu-Natal, south-africa·Full Time·Internship
OperationsFull TimeInternship
-Closes Oct 25, 2026
  • We are looking for a confident, curious and action-oriented Assistant Brand Manager to join our Marketing Team. The role will be based at our Head Office in Durban and will report to the Brand Manager. The Assistant Brand Manager will support the delivery of brand growth through strong analysis, disciplined execution, project management and cross-functional coordination. The role requires someone who takes initiative, communicates well and is comfortable working across consumers, customers, brands and categories.

Minimum Requirements

  • Diploma or degree in Marketing, Business Management or a related field.
  • 2-3 years' relevant experience, preferably within FMCG.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Strong analytical, communication and project management skills.

Duties & Responsibilities

Brand Performance & Insights

  • Analyse sales, market share, consumer and competitor data and translate findings into actionable insights.
  • Support monthly brand performance reviews, forecasting and business updates.
  • Identify emerging risks and opportunities and recommend appropriate actions.

Brand Planning & Execution

  • Support the development and deployment of annual brand plans.
  • Coordinate campaign execution across consumer, shopper, customer and digital touchpoints.
  • Develop clear briefs and work with agencies and internal teams to deliver high quality brand assets.

Innovation & Project Management

  • Lead innovation and renovation projects and support larger cross-functional projects.
  • Manage project timelines, governance documents and key milestones.
  • Work with R&D, Supply Chain, Customer Marketing and other teams to support successful launches.

Budget & Administration

  • Support management of the brand budget, including tracking spend, purchase orders and invoices.
  • Maintain accurate brand, project and research documentation.
  • Ensure projects and expenditure comply with agreed governance processes.

Stakeholder Management

  • Build effective working relationships with Brand Management, Sales, Customer Marketing, CMI, Finance, R&D, Supply Chain and agency partners.
  • Coordinate stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and to the required standard.

Deadline:15th October,2026

Key skills

BachelorsNational Diploma
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At a glance

Company

RCL Foods

Location

KwaZulu-Natal, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

October 25, 2026

Created

October 14, 2026

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