Marketing Manager

Bongo Credit is a new, NCR registered consumer finance business being established in South Africa, backed by the experience of an international financial services group. Bongo Credit is part of Eleving Consumer Finance group – an international fintech driving financial inclusion in underserved markets. We operate across 7 countries in the Balkans and Southern Africa, including Moldova, North Macedonia, Albania, Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, and Lesotho.

As we expand nationally, we're building a branch network that promotes financial inclusion by providing responsible, accessible lending, transparency, and outstanding customer service.

• Support branch expansion: Plan and coordinate marketing for new branch openings, including launch campaigns, signage, branding and local awareness activities.

• Manage branch branding and design: Coordinate branch layouts, branded interiors and signage with Operations, designers and suppliers.

• Work closely with branches: Understand local sales needs and provide materials and campaigns that help attract customers and generate applications.

• Oversee marketing activities: Manage the local marketing calendar and coordinate campaigns across branches, outdoor advertising, radio, digital and other relevant channels.

• Create marketing materials: Develop briefs and coordinate the production of advertising, brochures, posters, sales materials and digital content.

• Manage partners and vendors: Source, brief and oversee agencies, designers, printers, media owners and installation suppliers, ensuring quality and timely delivery.

• Develop local partnerships: Work with employers, businesses and community partners to build awareness and generate customer leads.

• Manage the marketing budget: Plan spending, negotiate supplier costs and track delivery against the approved budget.

• Track results: Monitor campaign performance, branch leads and applications, and recommend improvements.

• Maintain brand and compliance standards: Ensure all materials follow brand guidelines and receive the required internal approvals

• Experienced, senior marketer who can independently manage local marketing, set priorities and deliver with limited daily supervision.

• Strong background in offline marketing, branch or retail expansion, local campaigns and branding.

• Hands-on experience producing marketing materials and coordinating branch design, signage and installations.

• Proven ability to manage agencies, suppliers and partners—from briefing and negotiation to delivery and quality control.

• Strong project management and budgeting skills, with the ability to manage several branch openings and campaigns simultaneously.

• Good understanding of the South African market and customer behaviour; financial services experience is an advantage.

• Basic understanding of digital marketing is a plus. Digital marketing execution will be handled by Group.

• Willingness to travel to branches and oversee activities on site.

• Shared Success, "We Win Together" – a culture built on collaboration, trust, and achieving ambitious goals together

• International exposure through collaboration with colleagues and markets across Europe and Africa

• Meaningful work that contributes to financial inclusion and creates positive impact in the communities we serve

• Opportunities to influence change, drive improvements, and see your contributions translate into real business results

• Continuous learning and tailored development opportunities to support your professional growth

• A diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives are valued and encouraged

• Employee benefits tailored to role specifics

• Flexible and supportive work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance

• Competitive salary, complemented by result-oriented bonus opportunities