Position Title:  Future Leaders Program - Digital Marketing Manager

Date:  Sep 15, 2026
Requisition ID:  33288
Work Location: 

Cape Town, ZA, 7441

Future Leaders Program - Digital Marketing Manager

Break boundaries. Accelerate your leadership. Shape the future.

Lead your next chapter with ambition and the freedom to make a global impact at Philip Morris International (PMI). Drive transformation with world-class experts, champion innovation, and see how far your leadership can go.

About the program
Our 36-month Future Leaders Program is designed for bold, ambitious professionals ready to introduce new ideas and lead change across borders. Through two high-impact rotations, you will gain exposure to diverse markets, senior leaders, and meaningful business challenges.

You will build strong connections with senior leadership and a global alumni community committed to accelerating your development and impact.

Your leadership journey
Your experience starts in your home market and culminates in an international assignment.

1. Home market immersion

  • Gain business fluency through exposure to PMI's home market operations, commercial landscape, transformation agenda, and priorities.
  • Shape outcomes across functions by working with diverse teams to address regional opportunities and drive progress.
  • Build your leadership foundation by owning key projects and strengthening decision-making and stakeholder engagement.

2. International assignment

  • Develop cultural agility and a global mindset by leading in a new market and navigating local practices and regulations.
  • Deliver measurable value through bold, data-driven initiatives in real-world, multicultural settings.
  • Inspire teams across borders by balancing local needs with PMI's global direction.

 

What makes this program unique

  • Present your work directly to executive leadership and influence a business with global reach.
  • Lead breakthrough initiatives with autonomy, supported by mentorship from senior leaders.
  • Build a cross-market reputation and a professional network across continents and functions.
  • Thrive in a culture that welcomes fresh perspectives, experimentation, and ambition.

 

Who can apply?


We are looking for forward-thinking professionals who thrive in complexity, take ownership, and want to shape the future. You should have:

  • Completed university degree (Bachelor's or higher).
  • At least 5 years' professional experience in a global organisation, with exposure to diverse markets and stakeholders.
  • Advanced English fluency and strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Legal right to work in South Africa without sponsorship.
  • Willingness and ability to relocate internationally during the program.
  • Strong commercial awareness and ability to apply business insights.
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Agility and resilience in fast-changing environments.
  • Initiative to drive progress and propose bold ideas.
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.

 

Program details

  • Start date: January 2027
  • Duration: 36 months

 

Benefits

  • Medical aid
  • Provident fund
  • Life insurance
  • Cash allowance
  • Hybrid working environment

Where will your ambition take you next?


Apply now to the Future Leaders Program and help shape what comes next at PMI.