We are a highly entrepreneurial and opportunity focused company who want to be the most desired creative company on the African continent and beyond. 

We believe that “the people with the best people win” and are looking for a dynamic Cape Town based Digital CD (Art Director/Design) to join our team and be part of this audacious vision. We are looking for a brave, bright, optimistic problem solver.

Responsibilities include:

• Ultimately responsible for the quality of the digital creative work across the agency and client portfolios
• Driving innovation and best practice when it comes to all aspects of digital
• Oversee Creative teams, including designers, writers, social media and content managers. (all development is done externally)                                    
• Mentor & Manage the studio team – keep them happy, inspired and motivated.
• Allocate work to teams in collaboration with traffic
• Inspire creatives and the agency about work.
• Give recognition and encourage those under you.
• Do your own award-winning work. 

Your success measure: Is the agency's digital work winning? Is the digital creative department happy and productive? Are you seamlessly integrated with the rest of the agency teams?                         

Key focus areas:

People

• Probably the most important part of your job. Rallying all agency disciplines from strat - account management - production - creative teams - traffic behind solving problems and creating great digital work.
• You are also solely responsible for the happiness, performance and motivation levels of the entire digital creative department.
• You are both manager and mentor - you need to facilitate and inspire great work. You need to have the excellent interpersonal skills and buy–in from all.

Conceptual

• You are ultimately responsible for the quality of thinking that you and the teams under you produce.
• This should be of a consistently high quality. You should be able to both develop and inspire great, fresh, impactful thinking.
• As well as drive a strong digital agenda that is integrated with the rest of the agency.
• Having an integrated view on work is essential.

Execution

• You are the benchmark of quality and the standard for your discipline in the agency.
• Your design for digital should be beyond question and be the envy of all below you.

Presentation

• You will need to be able to present work well to the most senior clients and organisational heads.
• You will be responsible for presenting your teams' pitch work.
• You will need to be able to present work right from strategy to creative execution. 

Production

• You will be responsible for all production decisions: choice of suppliers and the quality of work you extract from them.
• You should feel confident having the final say on work before it goes to client and the media.

We don’t do ego.
We solve in the positive.

While we look at every CV submitted to us in detail, given the sheer volume of applications we’re not able to respond to every applicant personally. Rest assured that if we like what we see, we’ll be in touch as soon as possible.  Alternatively, we’ll keep your details on record for future consideration.  If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.

jackie.roe@mcsaatchiabel.co.za

We are a highly entrepreneurial and opportunity focused company who want to be the most desired creative company on the African continent and beyond. 

We believe that “the people with the best people win” and are looking for a dynamic Johannesburg based Digital Project Manager to join our team and be part of this audacious vision. We are looking for a brave, bright, optimistic problem solver.

A Digital Project Manager drives e-projects through from initial concept to delivery. They work on a range of campaigns on several different projects and must be adept at managing and building client relationships and reporting on the status of projects. 

Four focus areas:

• Project Management- You take ownership of all the Digital specific campaigns tasked to you and ensure project deliverables are tracked against the Project plans which are considered & accurate and you strive to adhere to the commitments made to the various stakeholders. Both internal and external. 
• Financial Management – Working closely with the overall Campaign driver, budgets are managed tightly with a keen eye on innovation and best practice models in the most cost-effective way. 
• Stakeholder & Integration Management - You understand that your role is not in isolation of the Campaign driver, your focus will be on the Digital and Social needs of all jobs in your remit. As such, your orientation is to drive collaboration and integration in an effort for all teams to work better together. 
• Administrative Management: You pay attention to the detail  and worry about the little things, with strong organization, admin and time management skills.

Five qualities we are looking for:

• Clarity: You leave no room for questions as you ensure that all stakeholders are clear on what happens when a brief is received or a campaign has been approved and needs to be expanded onto Digital and Social Channels. 
• Business Savvy: You have the ability to have your finger on the pulse when it comes to finances: Managing of budgets across your jobs to deliver on the best work for the campaign, and to do this in a manner that leads to the most productive output/solutions for the jobs.
• High level EQ: You act as a barometer when it comes to people / workload and the glue between the ATL and Digital and Social Teams in studio – You are able to raise, flag and manage this in an efficient and effective manner.
• Relationship Builder –You hold positive relationships with your Campaign drivers as well as all internal teams you engage with on jobs. They enjoy working with you, because you support the fight for great work and consistency and are able to connect dots across departments seamlessly to drive solutions.
• Proactive Problem Solver - Your ability to solve in the positive, makes all the difference, because you not only find and implement solutions, but you do so by consulting with relevant stakeholders to ensure no deadline is missed. You never panic, and instead provides calmness to the storm.

Three things you must have:

• Matric certificate with college or university exemption
• Must have at least 3 years' advertising background with digital project/account management experience  and an understanding of the key departments, processes and structures within an Advertising Agency
• Must be PC literate: Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel - preferably with experience working CHASE software

We don't do ego.
We solve in the positive.

While we look at every CV submitted to us in detail, given the sheer volume of applications we’re not able to respond to every applicant personally. Rest assured that if we like what we see, we’ll be in touch as soon as possible. Alternatively, we’ll keep your details on record for future consideration. 
If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful. 

jackie.roe@mcsaatchiabel.co.za

We are a highly entrepreneurial and opportunity-focused company who want to be the most desired creative company on the African continent and beyond.

We believe that “the people with the best people win” and as such, are looking for a dynamic Digital Conceptual Art Director / Designer with 5+ years’ experience to join our JHB agency and be part of this audacious vision.

The ideal candidate will be able to ideate and execute brave, innovative work. We’re looking for a motivated individual capable of generating new ideas and then implementing them, someone who gets passionate about what technology can do for creativity and who wants to improve their creative portfolio. Concept teams are most welcome to apply.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

You’ll work closely with the creative director in determining the art direction of new projects and then make sure that your great ideas are implemented to the highest standards. You’ll be expected to function well in a team, and bring a spirit of collaboration with you when you walk through the door every morning.

Creative
• Monitor the conceptual and visual evolution of each project
• Ensure that the highest creative and design standards are met
• Become a champion of the brands you work on
• Prepare and present your own creative solutions as well as that of your team’s

Production
• Lead projects from the brainstorming session all the way through to the very last element
• Assist when needed in pitches and client presentations
• Assist our team of designers to deliver the best possible work
• Make sure that design guidelines and consistency standards are met
• Assume a mentorship role to grow junior designers

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

You’ll need to be adept in all relevant design software and practices; these are the proficiencies we’re looking for:
• Excellence in Adobe CS
• Proven Art Direction skills
• A love for presentation
• A thorough understanding of digital platforms: Web & Microsites, Digital Media, Social Media, Tech Innovation
• Positivity and Integrity

WHAT WE NEED TO SEE

• Your solid creative portfolio with a variety of projects
• Your awards list
• Your work history/CV

We don’t do ego.
We solve in the positive.

While we look at every CV submitted to us in detail, given the sheer volume of applications we’re not able to respond to every applicant personally. Rest assured that if we like what we see, we’ll be in touch as soon as possible.  Alternatively, we’ll keep your details on record for future consideration.  If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.

 

jackie.roe@mcsaatchiabel.co.za

M&C Saatchi Africa was born with a single purpose: to create the very best advertising and communications in Africa. We work with some of the most awarded marketers on the planet to help them connect to their consumers in Africa. We see our clients as partners, and we do everything that we can to help them solve their business challenges which sometimes even extends beyond marketing and advertising. We believe in Africa; in its potential and its people.

We also believe that “the people with the best people win” and as such, are looking for a dynamic Digital Designer with 3+ years’ experience  to join our Cape Town based agency and be part of this audacious vision.

The ideal candidate will be able to ideate and execute brave, innovative work. We’re looking for a motivated individual capable of generating new ideas and then implementing them; someone who gets passionate about what technology can do for creativity and who wants to improve their creative portfolio.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

You’ll work closely with the creative director and social content strategist in determining the art direction of new projects and then make sure that your great ideas are implemented to the highest standards. You’ll be expected to function well in a team, and bring a spirit of collaboration with you when you walk through the door every morning. 

Creative
•Monitor the conceptual and visual evolution of each project
• Ensure that the highest creative and design standards are met
• Become a champion of the brands you work on and push their creative further
• Prepare and present your own creative solutions
• Must love and understand big idea, media agnostic, brand building thinking
• Must love and understand the technical aspects of designing and thinking for a digital first world

Production
• Assist in projects from the brainstorming session all the way through to the very last element
• Assist when needed in pitches and client presentations
• Assist our digital team to deliver the best possible work 
• Make sure that design guidelines and consistency standards are met
• Assume a mentorship role to grow junior designers

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

You’ll need to be adept in all relevant design software and practices; these are the proficiencies we’re looking for:

• Excellence in Adobe CS (After Effects a must)
• Proven Art Direction skills
• A love for presentation
• A thorough understanding of digital platforms: Web & Microsites, Digital Media, Social Media, Tech Innovation
• Positivity and Integrity
• Experience in retail a plus
• Experience in marketing across Africa a plus

WHAT WE NEED TO SEE:

• Your solid creative portfolio with a variety of projects
• Your awards list 
• Your work history/CV

We don’t do ego.
We solve in the positive.

While we look at every CV submitted to us in detail, given the sheer volume of applications we’re not able to respond to every applicant personally. Rest assured that if we like what we see, we’ll be in touch as soon as possible.  Alternatively, we’ll keep your details on record for future consideration.  If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.

camille.darne@mcsaatchiafrica.com

We are a highly entrepreneurial and opportunity-focused company who want to be the most desired creative company on the African continent and beyond.

We believe that “the people with the best people win” and as such, are looking for a dynamic Senior Digital Conceptual Copywriter with 5+ year’s experience  to join our JHB agency and be part of this audacious vision.

The ideal candidate will be able to ideate and execute brave, innovative work. We’re looking for a motivated individual capable of generating new ideas and then implementing them; someone who gets passionate about what technology can do for creativity and who wants to improve their creative portfolio. Concept teams are most welcome to apply. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

You’ll work closely with the creative director in dissecting briefs and discussing creative routes and ideas. You’ll be expected to function well in a team, and bring a spirit of collaboration with you when you walk through the door every morning. 

Creative
• Monitor the conceptual evolution of each project
• Ensure that the highest creative standards are met
• Become a champion of the brands you work on
• Prepare and present your own creative solutions as well as that of your team’s
• Build presentations and arguments for your ideas in a clear and logical way
• Must love and understand big idea, media agnostic, brand building thinking
• Must love and understand the technical aspects of writing and thinking for a digital first world

Production
• Writing persuasive, original copy
• Assist when needed in pitches and client presentations
• Assist our team of writers with guidance on tone and output 
• Assume a mentorship role to grow junior writers
• Be a champion of language in all forms
• Be your own proof reader

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

You’ll need to be adept in all relevant design software and practices; these are the proficiencies we’re looking for:
• Excellence in Keynote, Google Slides and PowerPoint
• Proven copy skills
• A love for presentation
• A thorough understanding of digital platforms: Web & Microsites, Digital Media, Social Media, Tech Innovation
• Positivity and Integrity

WHAT WE NEED TO SEE:

• Your solid creative portfolio with a variety of projects
• Your awards list 
• Your work history/CV

We don’t do ego.
We solve in the positive.

While we look at every CV submitted to us in detail, given the sheer volume of applications we’re not able to respond to every applicant personally. Rest assured that if we like what we see, we’ll be in touch as soon as possible. Alternatively, we’ll keep your details on record for future consideration. If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful

jackie.roe@mcsaatchiabel.co.za

We are a highly entrepreneurial and opportunity focused company who want to be the most desired creative company on the African continent and beyond. 

We believe that “the people with the best people win” and are looking for a world class JHB based Business Unit Director to join our team and be part of this audacious vision. We are looking for a brave, bright, optimistic problem solver.

Experience required: 

• Ten+ years of experience in the account management function 
• Critical business understanding - achieving and exceeding forecasting, managing client budgets and agency revenue/income reporting
• Experience in running big blue chip businesses for an agency successfully for a number of years
• Strong mentoring and coaching instincts, supporting growth for a team from AE's to AD's 
• Has experience in ATL, BTL, Activations and digital, and preferably has experience working on financial services

4 Criteria for Success:

1. Happy Clients 
Clients absolutely value your input on their business as you hold the relationship with the most senior clients and engages meaningfully to drive a partnership model. You demonstrate the ability to provide advice and direction to clients to meet marketing and communication objectives while identifying opportunities to improve our role within the client business
 
2. Happy Work
You hold a trusted and valued partnership relationship with creative teams and embed innovative thinking into the core of the business. Your involvement with the team actively promotes the development of creative and impactful work by embedding innovative thinking and strategic direction to the delivery of the work.
 
3. Happy Money
You confidently manage the client budgets and the financial fitness of the account (profitability, staff and income ratios) while driving / identifying additional revenue & business opportunities to increase forecasts.
 
4. Happy People
You are jointly responsible for the performance of your teams and setting a high benchmark for excellence in your department. You lead by example and build a respected and trusted team under your wing. You are the coach that imparts knowledge and the mentor that inspires the team to be and do their best.

We don't do ego.
We solve in the positive.
While we look at every CV submitted to us in detail, given the sheer volume of applications we’re not able to respond to every applicant personally. Rest assured that if we like what we see, we’ll be in touch as soon as possible. Alternatively, we’ll keep your details on record for future consideration. 

If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful. 

jobs@mcsaatchiabel.co.za

We are a highly entrepreneurial and opportunity focused company who want to be the most desired creative company on the African continent and beyond.  We believe that “the people with the best people win” and our JHB Agency is looking for an experienced Proofreader/QA/Writer to join our team and be part of this audacious vision.

You will be responsible for proofing, and editing written and digital content in a fast-paced agency environment. You will also be required to write content for websites, brochures and the like from time to time. QA’s who are able to check the technical correctness of the design/CI are more likely to land the job – and any unicorns who are also able to perform tech QA will of course be loved and welcomed with open arms.
 
The two critical aspects for success:
1. An excellent command of English as a 1st language.
2. A natural perfectionist who is meticulous and has an obsession for detail.
 
Two things you will be responsible for:
1. Proofreading work for spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, usage, consistency, and brand voice.
2. Cross-checking references and data to ensure the accuracy of content.
 
Required skills and qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years in a similar role, along with the following:

1. Computer proficiency 
2. Strong writing ability
3. Detail oriented –whether on paper or on-screen, you’ll need to have a knack for catching the most basic of errors.
4. Quick reader – with deadlines always around the corner, you’ll read and edit quickly without sacrificing quality
5. Multitasker – as your priorities may change from day to day, so you will need to be both flexible and persistent in your pursuit of the perfect copy

We don't do ego.
We solve in the positive.

While we look at every CV submitted to us in detail, given the sheer volume of applications we’re not able to respond to every applicant personally. Rest assured that if we like what we see, we’ll be in touch as soon as possible.  Alternatively, we’ll keep your details on record for future consideration.  If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.

jackie.roe@mcsaatchiabel.co.za

We are a highly entrepreneurial and opportunity focused company who want to be the most desired creative company on the African continent and beyond. 
We believe that “the people with the best people win” and are looking for a world class Johannesburg based creative team to join our team and be part of this audacious vision. We are looking for a brave, bright, optimistic problem solvers.

Candidates can apply as a team or individuals.

The ideal team/candidates will be able to demonstrate:

• An exciting portfolio (real work on real clients) - please submit this with your application
• Advertising agency experience of at least four years in the industry, having worked in a reputable advertising agency
• A varied book which contains a mix of real work and a strong conceptual ability
• Presentation skills and client facing experience required
• Preference will be given to candidates with a vast portfolio and experience in BTL, Activations and Digital – on top of their ATL expertise. 
• A strong agency pedigree and will add to the culture of the agency with an interesting sense of humour
• Has strong abilities and experience conceptualising and implementing large campaigns - particular in the BTL/Activations space
• Taking ‘ownership’ is key. 
• Must have the ability to see a project through from start to finish.
• Must love and understand big idea, media agnostic, brand building thinking
• Must love and understand the technical aspects of writing, designing and thinking for a digital first world

This is a great opportunity with a lot of scope for development and fame.

We don't do ego.
We solve in the positive.
While we look at every CV submitted to us in detail, given the sheer volume of applications we’re not able to respond to every applicant personally. Rest assured that if we like what we see, we’ll be in touch as soon as possible. Alternatively, we’ll keep your details on record for future consideration. 
If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful. 

If this opportunity excites you, please apply!

jackie.roe@mcsaatchiabel.co.za

We are a highly entrepreneurial and opportunity focused company who want to be the most desired creative company on the African continent and beyond. 
We believe that “the people with the best people win” and are looking for a dynamic Johannesburg based Head of Design to join our team and be part of this audacious vision. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

It is your responsibility to ensure world-class design across our JHB studio. Oversee, inspire, mentor and manage your teams to create brilliant work. Partner with traffic to ensure workflow of your team. Always give recognition and inspire the design team while still focusing on creating your own award-winning work. It is critical that you become a voice within the industry representing the agency on various industry design forums and panels. Champion and inspire the Agency internally about all aspects design. We’re a hands-on agency. The successful applicant will be expected to function as an award winning designer in their own right – and not just as a manager and mentor.

5 CORE FOCUS AREAS:

1. People and Relationship Management
Probably the most important part of your job: Rallying all agency disciplines to solve problems and create beautifully simple work. You are also responsible for the happiness, performance and motivation levels of your team. You are both manager and mentor and should have excellent interpersonal skills. Employing the right, diverse team is key

2. Conceptual Thinking:
You are ultimately responsible for the impeccable quality of thinking that your team produces. You should be able to both develop ,inspire and guide your team towards unique and impactful ideas for every brief.  We're all about producing beautifully simple solutions for a complex world, this is your ultimate focus.

3. Execution
You are the benchmark of quality and the standard for design and art direction in the agency. Your talent should be beyond question and be the envy of all below you. You should display an intolerance for the ordinary.

4. Presentation
You can present work with conviction to the most senior clients and organisational heads. You will be responsible for presenting your teams pitch work. You will need to be able to present work right from strategy to creative execution.

5. Production
You will be responsible for all production decisions: choice of suppliers and the quality of work you extract from them. You should feel confident having the final say on work before it goes to client and to print.

2 REQUIREMENTS WHEN APPLYING:

1. A Link to an envious portfolio of award-winning design work across blue chip clients
2.Extensive Agency experience (over 5 years minimum in admired and respected agencies)

We don't do ego.
We solve in the positive.
While we look at every CV submitted to us in detail, given the sheer volume of applications we’re not able to respond to every applicant personally. Rest assured that if we like what we see, we’ll be in touch as soon as possible. Alternatively, we’ll keep your details on record for future consideration. 

If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful. 

jackie.roe@mcsaatchiabel.co.za