Chief Marketing Officer Gauteng

Hello Group is actively recruiting for a Chief Marketing Officer position in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development sector looking to advance their careers.

• Experience Level: 10 years • Educational Background: Others or equivalent • Industry Focus: Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development • Location Preference: in Gauteng

Sales and marketing roles like Chief Marketing Officer are key revenue drivers. This position offers direct impact on business growth and market expansion.

This role in Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

When applying for this Chief Marketing Officer position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 10 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Others • Specific achievements in the Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development field • Any certifications or specialized training

The Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Role Overview

Hello Group is looking for a hands-on, high-impact CMO to lead and operate a fast-paced, in-house marketing function that runs like an internal agency. This is not a purely strategic role. We are looking for a commercially driven operator who can manage complexity, multiple stakeholders, and multiple business units while driving measurable revenue growth.

What Hello Group Offers

Onsite Barista – Because life’s too short for bad coffee!  Exciting Team Events – Work hard, play harder!  Teambuilding Activities – Get to know your teammates beyond the screen! A Culture That Feels Like Family – No corporate robots here—just real people doing great things!  A Top-Notch Office Space – Where inspiration meets innovation. 

Hello Paisa – Secure and affordable international money transfers & digital banking solutions. Hello Pay – Empowering individuals with financial solutions tailored to their needs. Q-Mart – Leading the way in wholesale and distribution for mobile and financial products.

Duties and Responsibilities    

Revenue & Growth

Own and drive revenue growth across all business units Align marketing directly to business objectives, sales, and profitability Identify and execute on new growth opportunities

Full-Stack Marketing Leadership

Campaigns (strategy + execution) Performance marketing & media planning CRM & lifecycle marketing (retention, upsell, cross-sell) Content & social PR & communications Events, activations & info centres

CRM, Media & Data-Driven Marketing

Lead end-to-end CRM strategy and implementation

Build segmented, personalised customer journeys Strong understanding of media strategy, planning, and optimisation (digital & offline) Track, analyse, and optimise performance across the funnel Ensure all activity is data-led and ROI-focused

Execution & Operations

Own delivery of multi-channel campaigns from concept to execution Manage marketing as an internal agency (processes, workflows, timelines) Oversee collateral production, warehouse management, and distribution Ensure speed, quality, and consistency across all outputs

PR, Events & Brand Experience

Drive PR strategy, media relations, and brand reputation Lead events, activations, and on-the-ground experiences Ensure all physical and brand touchpoints drive engagement and sales

Creative & Innovation

Lead and contribute to creative ideas and campaign concepts Ensure all output is on-brand, differentiated, and commercially effective

Stakeholder Management

Manage and align multiple internal stakeholders across business units Act as the central marketing partner to leadership Balance competing priorities and push back when needed based on impact

Lead a multi-disciplinary marketing team Be a hands-on leader, able to dive into detail Build a culture of accountability, performance, and execution excellence

Minimum Requirements    

10+ years’ experience in senior marketing leadership roles Proven track record of driving revenue through marketing Strong experience across CRM, media, campaigns, PR, and events Deep understanding of media strategy, planning, and performance optimisation Strong commercial and financial acumen Enormous Digital Marketing experience Leading AI adoption to enhance work completed, using AI to conduct research, and for enhancements and efficiencies. Experience in complex, multi-business or high-growth environments Strong operator mindset – comfortable in both strategy and execution Excellent stakeholder management and prioritisation skills Extensive Digital Marketing experience

What We’re Looking For

A hands-on operator, not just a strategist Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment Highly data-driven and results-focused Able to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously Experience in agency or high-output environments preferred

Success in This Role

Measurable revenue growth across all business units A high-performing CRM and customer lifecycle programme Consistent delivery of ROI-driven campaigns and media performance Strong alignment across stakeholders and teams A marketing function operating as a high-performance internal agency

Deadline:26th September,2026