Marketing Management Graduate at Core Group

About the Role

• We are looking for an exceptional Marketing Management Graduate to join our dynamic team.
• This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a top-performing graduate to work closely with two of South Africa’s most loved brands, Apple and iStore, while being personally mentored by the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of iStore South Africa.
• Over the course of 12 months, you will gain intimate exposure to business and marketing strategy, while learning how to deliver high-impact projects and initiatives across the organisation.
• This role is designed for someone who is passionate about marketing, brand management, and strategic communication and who wants to accelerate their learning in a fast-paced, world-class business environment.

Key Responsibilities

In this immersive role, you will:

• Work closely with the Apple & iStore brands, gaining first-hand experience in premium brand management.
• Shadow and support the CCO of iStore South Africa for 12 months, assisting across a wide range of strategic and operational initiatives.
• Gain deep insights into business strategy, marketing strategy, and project execution.
• Develop practical skills in:
• Presentation and storytelling for impact
• Data visualisation and insights communication
• Marketing and campaign messaging
• Campaign and media strategy
• Collaborate on a project basis with the extended marketing team, gaining 360° exposure to:
• Trade Marketing
• Digital Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Above-the-Line Marketing
• Act as an extended arm of the CCO, supporting key initiatives and ensuring smooth execution.

This is a hands-on, high-exposure role that will accelerate your career not only within Core Group, but in any future marketing leadership path.

Requirements

We’re looking for a standout individual who meets the following criteria:

• BCom or equivalent degree in Marketing Management, completed within the last 3 years.
• Graduated from a top South African university (e.g. UCT, Wits, Stellenbosch, UP, Rhodes, VEGA).
• Academic excellence,  top of your class, with a proven record of achievement.
• Golden Key Society membership or other academic recognition.
• Demonstrated leadership or community involvement (e.g. class representative, student council, marketing competitions, societies).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interest in marketing strategy, brand development, and digital communication.
• Ambitious, curious, and eager to grow into a future Marketing Manager.