Brand Manager

Amka is a South African home grown company with over 60 years in the Health and Beauty Industry. We are among the top 5 in South Africa. Our Vision is to be “Brand leaders in the Health, Beauty and Home Care Industry.” Our purpose is “To enrich people’s lives by creating and sharing Abundance.”With a portfolio of over 50 popular brands, Amka is a leading manufacturer in Skin Care, Bath Care, Hair Care, Home Care, Perfumes, Deodorants and Sun Screens.

Our Health and Beauty brands include some of South Africa’s most-loved brands.

We are seeking an experienced Brand Manager to lead and grow key FMCG brands within our skincare, body, and bath division. The role focuses on strategic brand development, market expansion, innovation, and strengthening brand equity across markets.

• Lead brand strategy, positioning, and global brand presence
• Drive new product development and manage cross‑market projects
• Execute brand plans, marketing strategies, and annual budgets
• Analyse market trends, consumer insights, and competitor activity
• Oversee digital and social media brand growth
• Report and present brand performance with clear, actionable insights
• Lead new product launches, line extensions, and improvements
• Manage niche personal care brands with potential for mainstream growth
• Deliver strong marketing impact within budget constraints
• Collaborate across departments and present to senior leadership
• Travel as required (valid driver’s licence and visa essential)
• Strong strategic, analytical, and project management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation ability
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or IMM Diploma
• Minimum 3 years’ Brand Management experience in FMCG
• FMCG industry experience (essential)
• Proven market experience in launching and growing brands, as well as managing the full marketing mix.

Skills

• Strategic thinking
• Creativity and innovation
• Problem‑solving ability
• Strong work ethic
• Analytical skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Ifyou'repassionate about brand building and meet the requirements,we’dlove to hear from you!