Razor is the public relations, culture and influence agency in the M&C Saatchi Group in South Africa. We are a highly entrepreneurial and opportunity focused company who want to be the most effective public relations company on the African continent and beyond. We believe in strategically grounded, highly creative solutions that work for our clients and their businesses.

We believe that “the people with the best people win” and are looking for a world class Cape Town based Senior Account Manager to join our team and be part of this audacious vision. We are looking for a brave, bright, optimistic problem solver.

Six core qualities that we are looking for:

1. Passion for creativity and impact - Fights for most brilliant, creative and effective work and actively seeks to deliver media and stakeholder solutions on every brief. Is proactive, and passionate about going beyond the brief for clients, and unlocking the power of powerful conversations. Has proven media and influencer relationships and can successfully leverage these to generate the most powerful conversations for clients. 
2. Connector of dots – Someone who can work across a complex client businesses and sectors. Understands what makes news and can turn this into content that matters.  Understands client industries and the demands this brings, but more importantly turns this knowledge into conversations that create powerful impact. Can write (even if an editor has to do some polishing). Can spot a good angle from the other side of the room. 
3. Operational smarts – ability to get work out in an efficient & effective manner. Understands client scope and what’s been promised, and makes it a mission to go beyond this. Believes in measurable work for clients. Is accountable. Gets the job done, on time and on budget without just being busy. 
4. Relationship builder – A natural leader who is able to work with multiple levels both within the agency environment and when dealing with client. Has a proven media network and ability to build and maintain influence network that directly benefit clients, their companies, brands and products. Builds relationships across the client organization and supports the reputation of the agency. 
5. Passionate about admin & the detail: Pays attention to the details and worries about the little things and has strong organization, admin and time management skills. Is commercially minded and understands management client budgets and processes. Can manage time and deliverables as a self-starter. 
6. Drives positivity - is energetic with a go-getter attitude and injects this into the team.

Four simple ways you will be measured:

1. Happy People: Build relationships of trust, respect and partnership within our culture that allows people to be and do their best, as well as be responsible for managing and growing the core skills of their junior team members.
2. Happy Clients: Client has full trust and confidence in you to lead projects; take briefs; and manage client presentations without senior involvement.  You are able to identify opportunities to build on and grow the client relationship – You are able to surprise and delight beyond the day-to-day. Being proactive is second nature to you. 
3. Happy Money: You are responsible for ensuring the client teams charges for work correctly, and ensures the necessary "checks and balances" are in place to drive seamless financial administration of the account. You can also confidently do first drafts of fee proposals and has a very clear understanding of how the agency makes money. Understands the client scope of work and contractual obligations. 
4. Happy Work: You have a trusted relationship with supporting creative, strategy and production teams and are able to conduct meetings both internally and with clients. Can assess and push the work to deliver the most impact for clients. You continuously ensure that there is consistent alignment and quality controls in all the work produced. Is accountable. 

Seven things you must have:

1. Three to five years' experience in the account management function (big agency experience is preferable)
2. Experienced in working with senior clients across multiple stakeholders.
3. Good knowledge of media landscape (traditional & digital)
4. Proven network of media relationships and influencer relationships.
5. Solid understanding of current affairs and issues, with the ability to leverage these to do the most effective work for clients. Know a story when you see one, know what content works to make it work for clients. 
6. Writing skills (even if you are not secretly penning your award winning novel) as well as presentation skills 
7. A natural leader with fantastic people skills - both within the agency environment and when dealing with client

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. 

 

liesl.williams@razorpr.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/Copywriter to join our team and be part of this audacious vision.

You will be responsible for proofing, and copy editing written and digital content, as well as checking for style, tone and CI/VI across clients, in a fast-paced agency environment. You will also be required to write content for websites, brochures and the like from time to time. We are specifically looking for a QA who is able to check Zulu and Xhosa, vernac and common slang.

Any QA unicorns who are also able to perform technical QA will of course be loved and welcomed with open arms.

Critical aspects for success:

1. The ability to check vernac and colloquialisms.
2. An excellent command of the English language – first-language level.
3. A natural perfectionist who is meticulous and has an obsession for detail.
4. Speed and accuracy. As this is a fast-paced environment, accuracy at speed is essential.

Things you will be responsible for:

1. Proofreading/copy editing work for spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, usage, consistency, style and brand voice.
2. Checking for style/CI/VI correctness.
3. Cross-checking references and data to ensure the accuracy of content.
4. Checking digital content for functionality and correctness.

Required skills and qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years in a similar role, along with the following:

1. Team player – you will work as part of a QA team.
2. Computer literate and proficient – preferably experienced using a Mac ­– with an understanding of Microsoft Teams, Office, Chase and Google docs.
3. Strong writing and copy editing abilities.
4. Experience in an ad agency environment is a plus. 
5. Detail oriented –whether on paper or on-screen, you’ll need to have a knack for catching the most basic of errors.
6. Fast and accurate– with deadlines always around the corner, you’ll read, comment and edit quickly without sacrificing quality.
7. Multitasker – as you will be working across a number of clients and client business units, you will need to be flexible and able to change focus and topic quickly, while pursuing error-free outputs.

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.

laura.evans@mcsaatchiabel.co.za

CONNECT is a dynamic media company, which operates as part of the M&C Saatchi Group of companies in South Africa. We employ brave and bright individuals with an entrepreneurial attitude to build and evolve our offering in a fast-changing, competitive landscape.

We work on some of the best brands in South Africa within diverse categories. We are looking for a Digital Lead to join our growing operation as part of the  Cape Town/Joburg office with at least 5+ years digital media strategy experience and a proven track record of accountability owning all aspects of client delivery around Digital Media.  

You will help build and lead a small team of campaign managers. Developing strong strategic relationships with our client base and partner agencies is required. We are looking for someone who is culturally savvy, has applicable innovative thinking and interested in solving clients' business problems.  

Requirements:

1. An understanding of the evolving digital world on both the demand side (how people/ companies are using technology) and the supply side (emerging technologies).
2. Define and implement Digital Marketing plans and targets.
3. Manage and optimise large paid media marketing budgets across digital platforms and channels to meet KPI targets.
4. Managing Paid Channels to drive high converting traffic to all platforms (Desktop Web, Mobi Web, and Android & iOS Apps).
5. Develop & Implement overall Paid strategy, KPIs, reporting needs, and working cross-functionally across stakeholders.
6. Audience management to effectively target new users and high value returning users (Platform based audiences & client back-end data where available)
7. Experience analysing and interpreting data, presenting that data and executing necessary improvements, and monitoring and evaluating KPIs and digital metrics.

Qualities we are looking for:                              

1. Entrepreneurial and independent mindset who is hungry for the opportunity to help grow a dynamic business
2. Manage and grow digital capabilities in the team
3. Strong client relationship builder
4. Strong project management skills - able to prioritise and work calmly under pressure
5. Great  understanding of touchpoint and media principles; with strong views on digital
6. Confident to write and present brilliant media strategies
7. Attention to detail and organised to work in an efficient way
8. Genuine interest in people and how they consume media and content
9. Excellent knowledge of standard digital tools, surveys and the ability to draw insights from data
10. Leadership potential that provides inspiration to achieve the best work possible from team members   

Qualifications and Experience

1. A tertiary degree is required preferably within Marketing
2. 5+ years’ experience in a senior Digital role
3. A track record of outstanding professional performance is essential
4. Experience managing a high-performing team

Certifications in at least one of the following:

1. Meta Professional Certification 
2. AdWords  
3. Google Analytics 
4. GTM

Experience on the following platforms:

1. Extensive Google Ads Experience (preferred)
2. Google Search
3. & Remarketing)
4. Youtube
5. Google Analytics (Required)
6. App Advertising - Acquisition & Retention (Beneficial)
7. Google Marketing Platform (Beneficial)
8. TikTok for Business  (Beneficial)
9. Meta Business Manager (Required)
10. Facebook/Instagram Ads (Required)
11. Tableau/Data Studio or similar data analysis tools

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.

recruitment@mcsaatchiconnect.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 5 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

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.

 

devina.gordhan@mcsaatchiabel.co.za

DALMATIAN is a design-led agency in the M&C Saatchi Group, South Africa. 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 seamlessly blend strategy, creativity and technology to create meaningful engagements between brands and consumer. We believe that “the people with the best people win” and are looking for a world class Johannesburg based Account Director with relevant Digital experience to join our team and be part of this audacious vision. We are looking for a brave, bright, optimistic problem solver. 

In this role you will work very closely with our Founding Partner & Group MD, and the key focus will be working on the Renault brand.  

Six Core qualities that we are looking for:

1. Passion for creativity - Fights for brilliant creative work and actively seeks to drive enviable creative solutions and opportunities on every brief.
2. Connector of dots – someone who can work across a complex client business & drive cohesion by bringing the right people together to solve problems quickly.
3. Operational smarts – ability to get work out in an efficient & effective manner
4. Relationship builder – A natural leader who is able to work with multiple stakeholders both within the agency environment and when dealing with client.
5. Passionate about admin & the detail: Pays attention to the details and worries about the little things and has strong organization, admin and time management skills.
6. Drives positivity - is energetic with a go-getter attitude and injects this into the team

Four simple ways you will be measured:

1. Happy People: Build relationships of trust, respect and partnership within our culture that allows people to be and do their best, as well as be responsible for managing and growing the core skills of their junior team members.
2. Happy Clients: Client has full trust and confidence in you to lead projects; take briefs; and manage client presentations without senior involvement.  You are able to identify opportunities to build on and grow the client relationship – You are able to surprise and delight beyond the day-to-day.
3. Happy Money: You are responsible for ensuring the brand team charges for work correctly, and ensures the necessary "checks and balances" are in place to drive seamless financial administration of the account. You can also confidently do first drafts of fee proposals and has a very clear understanding of how the agency makes money.
4. Happy Work: You have a trusted relationship with your creative, strategy and production teams and is able to conduct creative meetings and assess and push the work against the clarity of a well written brief. You continuously ensure that there is consistent brand alignment in all the work produced.

Four things you must have:

1. Five + years' experience in the account management function (big agency experience is preferable)
2. Experienced in working with senior clients across multiple stakeholders
3. Good knowledge of media landscape (traditional & digital)
4. A natural leader with fantastic people skills - both within the agency environment and when dealing with client

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. 

 

 

 

marissab@dalmatianadvertising.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, We are looking for a strategically minded, dynamic  Cape Town based Social Media and Community Manager who is a self-starter, multi-talented, brave and bright that will be responsible for the management and strategic implementation of social media activities for a variety of our clients. 

When M&C Saatchi was launched in 1995, it was of the belief that 'nothing is impossible'. A conviction that an individual can make what seems highly improbable happen. 

We are looking for an innovative self-starter with a proven track record of successfully delivering social media activity in a B2C environment. You will need to have a high-level proficiency on social media platforms with an in-depth working knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube (including paid campaigns). You will need to be team-focused, a logical thinker and quick learner with initiative, excellent English communication skills (written and verbal) and have strong management and influencing skills.

Responsibilities and duties:

1. Have a holistic oversight of the strategic application on each of our brand pages. 
2. Have your finger on the pulse of platform trends and pop-culture. 
3. Help create Social Media Guidelines for Engagement, ways of working and crisis management.
4. Have a passion for being a brand custodian on social media & engaging with consumers on behalf of a brand across various industries and products. 
5. Delivery of paid social media campaigns, knowledge of paid media ad units, and have an opinion of the best units depending on the campaign/project. 
6. Liaising with media agencies regarding paid media campaigns and campaign results and delivery.
7. Live tweeting from events as and when required (this may be after hours)
8. The ability to use both data and intuition to inform decisions/optimise campaigns.
9. Monitor, review and report on social media performance weekly/monthly/quarterly. Analyse, review, and report on effectiveness of campaigns in an effort to maximise results.
10. Help provide ongoing consultancy and best practice advice on the use of social media for our employees
11. Keep up to date with the latest social media trends and share your knowledge with the broader agency team.

Experience & Skills:

1. 3-4 years of social media management experience with community management responsibilities.
2. Experience working in social media/digital communications or marketing 
3. Time management and multitasking skills – ability to prioritise and manage your own time.
4. Proficient in social media reporting tools e.g. BrandsEye, Sprout Social, Crimson Hexagon etc.
5. Critical analysis of social media data in order to pull out key learnings to client
6. Professional demeanour internally and externally when dealing with clients
7. Effective communication skills coupled with good presentation skills
8. Maintains excellent writing and language skills
9. Understanding of local Vernac required
10. Meticulous attention to detail
11. Understanding of design principles

If this opportunity excites you, please apply!

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. 

 

 

 

digitalcpt@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 Cape Town 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 to work on an alcohol account.

Experience & Skillset required 

1. Two+ years experience as a Business Unit Director
2. Ten+ years of experience in the account management function 
3. Has extensive experience in ATL, BTL, Activations and Digital
4. Experience in FMCG focussed clients is preferred
5. Strong strategic and operational expertise required
6. Critical business understanding - achieving and exceeding forecasting, managing agency profitability, managing client budgets and all aspects of agency revenue/income reporting
7. Ability to successfully grow revenue on client businesses
8. Experience in running big blue chip businesses for an agency successfully for a number of years
9. Strong mentoring and coaching instincts, supporting growth for a team from Account Executives to Account Directors 
10. Ability to manage up effectively, to senior internal stakeholders/ Partners
11. Brutal Simplicity of Thought: Having the ability to process lots of information and distilling it down to a clearly defined ask 

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.

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. 

accountmanagementcpt@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 Cape Town Agency is looking for a dynamic and experienced Mid Weight Copywriter with 3-7 years' experience to join our team and be part of this audacious vision. 

You will be responsible for using words to bring to life bold creative ideas, conceptual development and crafted storytelling across channels for recognisable, blue-chip brands. 

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 what creativity can do for the world.  We like hungry. We like strategic. We like kind. We like crazy. We like brutally simple, original thought. We like brand builders. We like insightfulness. We like diversity of thought. We like people who’re never satisfied with their list of awards already won; who remain obsessed with continually building their portfolios. We’re looking for a strong TTL writer, ideally with genuine digital ATL experience, but if you really can’t say goodbye to your current Art Director (and they’re at least as good you) we’ll consider applications from teams too.

Extra skills, like the ability to draw, art direct, take photos, make movies, write strategies, illustrate, animate, edit, debate, be funny, multiple languages, other super powers, will aid your cause.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The idea. The sell. The execution.  (Be brilliant at all three. Inspire brilliance in all three from those you work with.)

Your number one job is to work with your Art Director to crack big, hairy, fresh ideas and then sell them hard and execute them perfectly. 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. 

6 SPECIFIC THINGS YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

1. Concepts: Not only will you have to bring brave, new and diverse thoughts to brainstorms, but you will have to deliver strong integrated thinking. You will need to understand a brand's overall strategy and develop work that answers to this. You may also need to facilitate brainstorms where you are able to build on other's ideas and come to solutions quicker with the output being simplicity and thinking that is sharp and beautiful.
2. Digital Platforms: A thorough understanding of digital platform formats and how to write for them is essential. 
3. Execution: You will need to have mastered the art of writing in various tones of voice and to produce work quickly. 
4. Selling and Presenting: You should be able to confidently present internally and externally to senior clients without the CD being there. You will need to be able to have meaningful conversations with clients around the strategic direction of their brand and the brand's tone of voice - and present creative off the back of strategy, while linking the two seamlessly.
5. Production: You will need to be able to choose the correct suppliers (directors/audio engineers/voice artists) and as such you should always be appraised of the latest and best people to partner with, in order to have an opinion on who executes your work. You will be expected to harness the best from those suppliers and build relations with them for the ultimate good of the work.
6. People and Relationship Management: You should be able to form and hold close and respected relationships across all departments and people need to genuinely enjoy working with you. You may need to work with and get the best out of junior teams and be open to culturally diverse ideas that don't match your world view.

A FEW THINGS YOU MUST HAVE IN ORDER TO APPLY:

1. A varied (and award-winning) portfolio book, which contains a mix of powerful, beautiful, real work that highlight both strong conceptual ability as well as a mastery of the craft of writing. Please include your portfolio in your submission.
2. A hunger for the industry and an interest to grow.
3. An opinion on what the best work in the world is and why.
4. A proven track record in reputable advertising agencies (at least 3 years)
5. A list of awards won – and a driving hunger to add to it.

WHAT WE NEED TO SEE:

• Your solid creative portfolio with a variety of projects
• A distinctive writing style. 
• Your awards list 
• Your work history/CV

1 WAY YOU WILL BE MEASURED:

1. Remarkable (and award winning) work that works.

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. 

creativejobscpt@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  Cape Town based Group Account Director to join our team and be part of this audacious vision. We are looking for a brave, bright, optimistic problem solver.

6 Core qualities that we are looking for:

1. Passion for creativity - Fights for brilliant creative work and actively seeks to drive enviable creative solutions and opportunities on every brief.
2. Connector of dots – someone who can work across a complex client business & drive cohesion by bringing the right people together to solve problems quickly.
3. Operational smarts – ability to get work out in an efficient & effective manner
4. Relationship builder – A natural leader who is able to work with multiple stakeholders both within the agency environment and when dealing with client.
5. Passionate about admin & the detail: Pays attention to the details and worries about the little things and has strong organization, admin and time management skills.
6. Drives positivity - is energetic with a go-getter attitude and injects this into the team

Four simple ways you will be measured:

1. Happy People: Build relationships of trust, respect and partnership within our culture that allows people to be and do their best, as well as be responsible for managing and growing the core skills of their junior team members.
2. Happy Clients: Client has full trust and confidence in you to lead projects; take briefs; and manage client presentations without senior involvement.  You are able to identify opportunities to build on and grow the client relationship – You are able to surprise and delight beyond the day-to-day.
3. Happy Money: You are responsible for ensuring the brand team charges for work correctly, and ensures the necessary "checks and balances" are in place to drive seamless financial administration of the account. You can also confidently do first drafts of fee proposals and has a very clear understanding of how the agency makes money.
4. Happy Work: You have a trusted relationship with your creative, strategy and production teams and is able to conduct creative meetings and assess and push the work against the clarity of a well written brief. You continuously ensure that there is consistent brand alignment in all the work produced.

Five things you must have:

1. Six + years' experience in the account management function (big agency experience mandatory)
2. Experienced in working with senior clients across multiple stakeholders
3. Good knowledge of digital landscape, as well as ability to manage integrated/ TTL campaigns from start to finish. 
4. A natural leader with fantastic people skills – both within the agency environment and when dealing with clients
5. Ability to keep calm under pressure and take the emotion out of stressful situations 

One thing that will give you an edge

You will be working on alcohol brands, so deep knowledge of the industry and a firm grasp of its terminology, advertising guidelines and rules will stand you in good stead. 

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. 

 

accountmanagementcpt@mcsaatchiabel.co.za

When M&C Saatchi was launched in 1995, it was of the belief that 'nothing is impossible'. A conviction that an individual can make what seems highly improbable happen. Five years after opening our doors in 2010 in South Africa, M&C Saatchi Abel was voted South Africa's best advertising agency with over 170 staff in our Cape Town and Johannesburg offices.

We are looking for an experienced Account Manager to join our Cape Town Team

The successful candidate will have the following qualities: 

• Demonstrate a passion for creativity and ideas and seeks to grow his/her business portfolio through enviable creative solutions
• Must have previous BTL and Digital experience in an agency environment 
• Three to five years' experience in the account management function (big agency experience is preferable)
• Experienced in working with senior clients across multiple stakeholders
• A natural leader with fantastic people skills - both within the agency environment and when dealing with client
• Has strong organisation, admin and time management skills, able to take the lead on projects
• Pays attention to the details and worries about the little things
• Has strong integrated marketing skills
• Is energetic with a go-getter attitude
• Note: Must be willing to work on an alcohol brand

If this opportunity excites you, please apply!

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. 

accountmanagementcpt@mcsaatchiabel.co.za

CONNECT is a dynamic media company, which operates as part of the M&C Saatchi Group of companies in South Africa. We employ brave and bright individuals with an entrepreneurial attitude to build and evolve our offering in a fast-changing, competitive landscape. We work on some of the best brands in South Africa within diverse categories

Our CPT office is looking for a Senior Media Planner to join our team.

Five focus areas:

1. Understanding the media landscape – you are curious about all things  media and how it is consumed in order to pro-actively seek out relevant opportunities for clients.
2. Media Planning and Project Management- You take ownership and pride in interpreting a strategy into a media plan and implementing with accuracy.  Your media plans are considered & accurate and you commit to adhere to the deadlines made to our clients.
3. Stakeholder & Integration Management - You understand that your role is not in isolation of the other partners – e.g Media owners, Account Management, Buying Agencies and Creative teams. As such, your orientation is to drive collaboration and integration in an effort for your teams to work better together. 
4. Client facing – We are looking for a senior planner that would be comfortable to share the rationale behind a plan with clients and pro-actively manage the client relationship when it comes to planning and implementation.
5. Attention to detail: You pay attention to the detail and worry about the little things, with strong organization, admin and time management skills.  You are pro-active to flag any elements that could impact delivery.  You always look for ways to improve a process or template.

Qualities we are looking for:                                  

1. Media Savvy: You have the ability to have your finger on the pulse when it comes to the media landscape: you are genuinely interest in how people consume media.  You are our link with the latest research and strongest data signals – and have a real passion for research that leads to successful campaigns.
2. 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.
3. Integrated: You are able to "connect the dots" and willing to work as an integrated part of our media team.  You don’t distinguish between online and offline plans.
4. Can-do attitude:  We are a small business, so this person will need to have a can-do attitude and willing to hustle and learn in a fast-paced, exciting environment without feeling overwhelmed.  

Six things you must have:

1. Matric certificate with college or university exemption
2. Must have at least 5 years' advertising background with TTL (ATL, & Digital) experience and an understanding of the key departments, processes and structures within a Media Agency
3. Maths literate:  you must take ownership for your media plans and be super diligent with numbers and a master around excel sheets. We expect the you to quality control your own media plans and client’ budgets; accurately calculate commissions and discounts ;  be super detailed to track media budgets and commitment deals; spot mistakes.
4. Computer literate:  Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel 
5. Media industry tools expert:  You must have recent experience using Telmar, Transit and WhizzAd.
6. Good understanding of the SA research landscape and the various studies to profile media consumption  and target audience.

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

recruitment@mcsaatchiconnect.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 Account Manager to join our team and be part of this audacious vision. We are looking for a brave, bright, optimistic problem solver.

6 Core qualities that we are looking for:

1. Passion for creativity - Fights for brilliant creative work and actively seeks to drive enviable creative solutions and opportunities on every brief.
2. Connector of dots – someone who can work across a complex client business & drive cohesion by bringing the right people together to solve problems quickly.
3. Operational smarts – ability to get work out in an efficient & effective manner
4. Relationship builder –  A natural leader who is able to work with multiple stakeholders both within the agency environment and when dealing with client.
5. Passionate about admin & the detail: Pays attention to the details and worries about the little things and has strong organization, admin and time management skills.
6. Drives positivity -  is energetic with a go-getter attitude and injects this into the team

Four simple ways you will be measured:

1. Happy People: Build relationships of trust, respect and partnership within our culture that allows people to be  and do their best. 
2. Happy Clients: Responsible for day-to-day client integration on active projects and ensure client is up to speed wrt status on jobs. Able to lead conversations and meetings regarding specific projects. Client must have a strong sense of confidence in you and must be able to depend on you for all the detail on projects.
3. Happy Money: With an understanding of how the agency makes money and how the account should be charged, you confidently manage the financial administration on your portfolio.
4. Happy Work: You have a trusted relationship with your creative and production teams and is able to conduct creative meetings and assess the work against the clarity of a well written brief.   

Three things you must have:

1. Three to five years' experience in the account management function (big agency experience is preferable)
2. Experienced in working with senior clients across multiple stakeholders
3. A natural leader with fantastic people skills - both within the agency environment and when dealing with client

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. 

bronwen.mcconnachie@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 Senior Digital Conceptual Copywriter with 5+ year’s experience  to join our Johannesburg 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

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

creativejobsjhb@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 Johannesburg 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 what creativity can do for the world.  We like hungry. We like strategic. We like kind. We like crazy. We like brutally simple, original thought. We like brand builders. We like insightfulness. We like diversity of thought. We like people who’re never satisfied with their list of awards already won; who remain obsessed with continually building their portfolios. We’re looking for a strong art director with genuine digital experience, but TTL experience is always a plus – and if you really can’t say goodbye to your current writer (and they’re at least as good you) we’ll consider applications from teams too. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The idea. The sell. The execution.  (Be brilliant at all three. Inspire brilliance in all three from those you work with.)

Your number one job is to work with your writer to crack big, hairy, fresh ideas and then sell them hard and execute them perfectly. 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
• Never just crack your briefs. Always be actively seeking out and working proactive opportunities

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
• Craft every detail to death
• Work hard to inspire your partner, your colleagues and suppliers to deliver the best work of their careers.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

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

• Lateral thinking
• Technical proficiency in all the usual software we use on a daily (Adobe suite etc)
• Mastery of the principals of design, art and art direction
• A love for presentation
• A thorough understanding of digital platforms: Web & Microsites, Digital Media, Social Media, Tech Innovation
• Extra skills, like the ability to draw, write, take photos, make movies, write strategies, illustrate, animate, edit, debate, be funny, multiple languages, other super powers, will aid your cause.
• Positivity and Integrity

WHAT WE NEED TO SEE

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

1 WAY YOU WILL BE MEASURED

• Remarkable (and award winning) work that works.

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.

creativejobsjhb@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 Johannesburg Agency is looking for a dynamic and experienced mid weight copywriter with 3-5 years' experience to join our team and be part of this audacious vision. 

You will be responsible for bold creative ideas, copywriting, conceptual development and crafted storytelling across channels for recognisable, blue-chip brands. 

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 what creativity can do for the world.  We like hungry. We like strategic. We like kind. We like crazy. We like brutally simple, original thought. We like brand builders. We like insightfulness. We like diversity of thought. We like people who’re never satisfied with their list of awards already won; who remain obsessed with continually building their portfolios. We’re looking for a strong TTL writer, ideally with genuine digital ATL experience, but if you really can’t say goodbye to your current Art Director (and they’re at least as good you) we’ll consider applications from teams too.

Extra skills, like the ability to draw, art direct, take photos, make movies, write strategies, illustrate, animate, edit, debate, be funny, multiple languages, other super powers, will aid your cause.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The idea. The sell. The execution.  (Be brilliant at all three. Inspire brilliance in all three from those you work with.)

Your number one job is to work with your art director to crack big, hairy, fresh ideas and then sell them hard and execute them perfectly. 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. 

6 SPECIFIC THINGS YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Concepts: Not only will you have to bring brave, new and diverse thoughts to brainstorms, but you will have to deliver strong integrated thinking. You will need to understand a brand's overall strategy and develop work that answers to this. You may also need to facilitate brainstorms where you are able to build on other's ideas and come to solutions quicker with the output being simplicity and thinking that is sharp and beautiful.
• Digital Platforms: A thorough understanding of digital platform formats and how to write for them is essential. 
• Execution: You will need to have mastered the art of writing in various tones of voice and to produce work quickly. 
• Selling and Presenting: You should be able to confidently present internally and externally to senior clients without the CD being there. You will need to be able to have meaningful conversations with clients around the strategic direction of their brand and the brand's tone of voice - and present creative off the back of strategy, while linking the two seamlessly.
• Production: You will need to be able to choose the correct suppliers (directors/audio engineers/voice artists) and as such you should always be appraised of the latest and best people to partner with, in order to have an opinion on who executes your work. You will be expected to harness the best from those suppliers and build relations with them for the ultimate good of the work.
• People and Relationship Management: You should be able to form and hold close and respected relationships across all departments and people need to genuinely enjoy working with you. You may need to work with and get the best out of junior teams and be open to culturally diverse ideas that don't match your world view.

A FEW THINGS YOU MUST HAVE IN ORDER TO APPLY:

• A varied (and award-winning) portfolio book, which contains a mix of powerful, beautiful, real work that highlight both strong conceptual ability as well as a mastery of the craft of writing. Please include your portfolio in your submission.
• A hunger for the industry and an interest to grow.
• An opinion on what the best work in the world is and why.
• A proven track record in reputable advertising agencies (at least 3 years)
• A list of awards won – and a driving hunger to add to it.

WHAT WE NEED TO SEE:

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

1 WAY YOU WILL BE MEASURED

• Remarkable (and award winning) work that works.

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.

creativejobsjhb@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 a dynamic and experienced mid weight Art Director with 3-7 years' experience to join our team and be part of this audacious vision. 

You will be responsible for bold creative ideas, art direction, design, conceptual development and crafted storytelling across channels for recognisable, blue-chip brands. 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 what creativity can do for the world.  We like hungry. We like strategic. We like kind. We like crazy. We like brutally simple, original thought. We like brand builders. We like insightfulness. We like diversity of thought. We like people who’re never satisfied with their list of awards already won; who remain obsessed with continually building their portfolios. We’re looking for a strong TTL Art Director, ideally with genuine digital and ATL experience, but if you really can’t say goodbye to your current Copywriter (and they’re at least as good you) we’ll consider applications from teams too.
Extra skills, like the ability to write, draw, illustrate, take photos, make movies, crack strategies, sing, do voices, animate, invent stuff, code, edit, debate, be funny, multiple languages, other super powers, will aid your cause.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The idea. The sell. The execution. Be brilliant at all three. Inspire brilliance in all three from those you work with. Your number one job is to work with your Copywriter to crack big, hairy, fresh ideas and then sell them hard and execute them perfectly. You’ll be expected to function well in a team, and bring a heap of vibe and a spirit of collaboration with you when you walk through the door every morning. 

6 SPECIFIC THINGS YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

1. Concepts: Not only will you have to bring brave, new and diverse thoughts to brainstorms and reviews, but you will have to be able to deliver strong integrated thinking and execution in every channel. You will need to understand a brand's overall strategy and develop work that answers to this. 
2. Digital Platforms: A thorough understanding of digital platform formats and how to design and art direct for/within them is essential. 
3. Execution: You will need to have mastered the visual arts and the various programs required to execute great work across channels and platforms. At a bare minimum, you must be able to use  Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator. Knowledge of After Effects, Premier Pro, HTML5, Google Design, Snapchat Studio, Figma, Banner Now would all put you in good stead. You need a great eye, a love for design, typography, photography, film and creative-tech, but mostly just a basic obsession with concept-led Art Direction. 
4. Selling and Presenting: You should be able to confidently present internally and externally to senior clients without the CD being there. You will need to be able to have meaningful conversations with clients around the strategic direction of their brand and the brand's tone of voice and look&feel - and present creative off the back of strategy, while linking the two seamlessly.
5. Production: You will need to be able to choose the correct suppliers (directors/audio engineers/voice artists/photographers/illustrators etc) and as such you should always be appraised of the latest and best people to partner with, in order to have an opinion on who executes your work. You will be expected to harness the best from those suppliers and build relations with them for the ultimate good of the work.
6. People and Relationship Management: You should be able to form and hold close and respected relationships across all departments and people need to genuinely enjoy working with you. You may need to work with and get the best out of junior teams and be open to culturally diverse ideas that don't match your world view.

A FEW THINGS YOU MUST HAVE IN ORDER TO APPLY:

1. A varied (and award-winning) portfolio, which contains a mix of powerful, beautiful, real work that highlight both strong conceptual ability as well as a mastery of the craft of Art Direction. Please include your portfolio in your submission.
2. A hunger for the industry and an interest to grow.
3. An opinion on what the best work in the world is and why.
4. A proven track record in reputable advertising agencies (at least 3 years)
5. A list of awards won – and a driving hunger to add to it.

WHAT WE NEED TO SEE:

1. Your solid creative portfolio with a variety of projects
2. Your awards list 
3. Your work history/CV

1 WAY YOU WILL BE MEASURED:

1. Remarkable (and award winning) work that works.

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

creativejobsjhb@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 multi-talented, multi-faceted, brave and bright Broadcast Producer to join our Johannesburg production department and be part of this audacious vision.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Well versed in executing campaigns end to end across multiple platforms which includes digital, social, stills content, post production, animation, radio & television.
• Ability to work under pressure, highly adaptable, motivated and solution orientated.
• Good interpersonal skills and foster good relations with suppliers, colleagues and clients.
• Access to expert production suppliers who are suited to execute quick turnaround jobs within the digital space.
• Confidently scope creative executions based on budget and timings.
• Good financial acumen and understanding of production budgets, quotes and the ability to assess and manage project risks.
• Project management and multi-tasking skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and efficiency orientated.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a producer in an advertising agency.
• A degree in Film Production, Advertising, Digital or Broadcast production
• TV, Radio, Stills, AV, Digital Content & Art Buying experience Knowledge of stock photography, on camera usages, music composition & rights and voice over rates
• Microsoft Office & Chase Software
• Production house and digital agency experience would be advantageous

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.

productionjhb@mcsaatchiabel.co.za