Marketing Assistant
About PayJoy
PayJoy, a Public Benefit Corporation, is a mission-first credit provider dedicated to helping under-served customers in emerging markets to achieve financial stability and success. Our patented technology for secured credit provides an on-ramp for new customers to enter the credit system. Through PayJoy’s point-of-sale financing and card offerings, customers gain access to a modern quality of life. PayJoy’s credit also allows our customers to seize opportunities as micro-entrepreneurs, and acts as insurance for tough times. Through our cutting-edge machine learning, data science, and anti-fraud AI, we have served over 18 million customers as of 2025 while achieving solid profitability for sustainable growth.
This role
The Marketing Assistant – Retail Marketing will support the execution and coordination of tactical retail marketing activities across PayJoy South Africa. The role is responsible for ensuring consistent execution of point-of-sale materials, retail branding, agency coordination, PayJoy Connect auditing, and campaign tracking across retail and kiosk environments.
Responsibilities Coordinate the execution and tracking of retail point-of-sale (POS) materials across kiosks and partner stores.
Support PayJoy Connect auditing and reporting to ensure retail compliance and execution standards are maintained.
Manage and track deliverables from retail agencies, suppliers, and promoters.
Assist with the coordination of retail activations, campaigns, gifting, and promotional activities.
Maintain marketing inventory records and assist with distribution logistics for retail marketing materials.
Support reporting, administration, and execution tracking related to retail marketing campaigns and activities.
Requirements Software / Hardware Knowledge
Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
Google Workspace
Familiarity with smartphones and mobile applications
Experience using project tracking or task management tools is advantageous
Specific Knowledge
Understanding of retail marketing and point-of-sale execution
Knowledge of retail environments, kiosks, and in-store activations
Understanding of agency and supplier coordination
Exposure to marketing campaign execution and reporting
Expected Results from the Position
Consistent and accurate execution of retail marketing activities
Improved tracking and accountability of POS and retail campaigns
Timely coordination of agencies, suppliers, and retail deliverables
Effective operational support to the marketing department
Skills
Strong organizational and administrative skills
High attention to detail
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask and manage deadlines
Problem-solving mindset
Ability to work independently and within a team
Desirable but Not Essential Requirements
Previous internship or exposure to marketing or retail environments
Experience working with agencies or field teams
Basic understanding of reporting and campaign analysis
Benefits 100% Company Funded : Private Health Insurance for employee and immediate family
Pension Fund
Company-funded employee life and disability insurance
20 days vacation, unlimited sick leave
$2,000 USD annual Co-working Travel perk
$2,000 USD annual Professional Development perk
Phone Finance, headphone benefit, home office equipment allowance and wellness perks
Catered Lunch
PayJoy is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
PayJoy Principles
Finance for the next billion * Ownership * Break Through Walls * Live Communication * Transparency & Directness * Focus on Scale * Work-Life Balance * Embrace Diversity * Speed * Active Listening