Location: Cape Town Contract Type: Full-time | Hybrid VUKA Group is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Marketing Manager to lead marketing strategy and execution across our Mining portfolio. This role is responsible for end-to-end marketing across VUKA’s mining-focused brands, events, media platforms, and digital products. The successful candidate will drive consistent, compelling storytelling that supports revenue growth, strengthens industry engagement, and positions VUKA Group as a trusted connector within the mining and resources sector. This opportunity is well suited to a strategic, hands‑on marketer who combines creativity with data‑led decision‑making, is comfortable leading teams and agencies, and thrives in a fast‑paced, B2B environment serving complex, technical industries. Key Responsibilities Mining Portfolio Marketing Strategy: Develop and implement integrated marketing strategies aligned with the objectives of VUKA Group’s Mining portfolio, ensuring alignment with broader organisational goals, commercial targets, and industry opportunities. Campaign Planning & Execution: Plan, execute, and optimise multi-channel marketing campaigns across digital, print, content, and live events, driving audience growth, engagement, and lead generation across the mining value chain. Market & Audience Insight: Conduct market and audience research to understand mining industry trends, customer needs, and competitor activity, using insights to inform positioning, messaging, and campaign direction. Brand & Portfolio Management: Ensure a strong, consistent brand presence across all Mining portfolio touchpoints, maintaining visual identity, tone, and messaging aligned to VUKA Group’s market‑leading, industry‑focused positioning. Content & Industry Leadership: Oversee the development of high-quality content that supports thought leadership and industry relevance within the mining sector, including campaign messaging, digital content, event marketing assets, and partner communications. Digital Marketing & Performance: Drive digital marketing performance across SEO, SEM, email marketing, social media, and analytics, ensuring measurable outcomes, qualified leads, and continuous optimisation. Budget & ROI Management: Manage the Mining portfolio marketing budget, tracking spend, performance, and ROI to ensure efficient allocation of resources and strong commercial returns. Team Leadership & Collaboration: Set clear direction for team by translating business objectives into focused team goals, priorities, and integrated marketing plans while leading, coaching, and performance‑managing the marketing team to ensure accountability, capability growth, and high‑quality delivery. Manage external agencies and suppliers to ensure value, quality, and delivery. Reporting & Optimisation: Monitor performance against KPIs and provide clear, actionable reporting to inform optimisation, strategic decisions, and portfolio growth. What We’re Looking For Proven experience in a marketing management or senior marketing role Strong strategic capability combined with hands‑on execution Solid understanding of digital marketing platforms, tools, and analytics Experience in B2B marketing, events, media, or content‑led environments Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Experience or strong interest in mining, resources, energy, or industrial sectors (advantageous) Why Join VUKA Group? At VUKA Group, you’ll be part of a purpose‑driven organisation connecting industries that shape economies and societies. Our Mining portfolio plays a critical role in convening industry leaders, enabling knowledge exchange, and supporting innovation across the mining value chain. You’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact while working in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment that values insight, execution, and results. #J-18808-Ljbffr