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:
Four simple ways you will be measured:
Seven things you must have:
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.
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:
Things you will be responsible for:
Required skills and qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years in a similar role, along with the following:
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:
Qualities we are looking for:
Qualifications and Experience
Certifications in at least one of the following:
Experience on the following platforms:
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.
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:
Five qualities we are looking for:
Three things you must have:
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:
Four simple ways you will be measured:
Four things you must have:
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:
Experience & Skills:
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.
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
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:
A FEW THINGS YOU MUST HAVE IN ORDER TO APPLY:
WHAT WE NEED TO SEE:
1 WAY YOU WILL BE MEASURED:
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:
Four simple ways you will be measured:
Five things you must have:
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:
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:
Qualities we are looking for:
Six things you must have:
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:
Four simple ways you will be measured:
Three things you must have:
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
Production
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
You’ll need to be adept in all relevant design software and practices; these are the proficiencies we’re looking for:
WHAT WE NEED TO SEE
1 WAY YOU WILL BE MEASURED
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:
A FEW THINGS YOU MUST HAVE IN ORDER TO APPLY:
WHAT WE NEED TO SEE:
1 WAY YOU WILL BE MEASURED
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:
A FEW THINGS YOU MUST HAVE IN ORDER TO APPLY:
WHAT WE NEED TO SEE:
1 WAY YOU WILL BE MEASURED:
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:
Experience:
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