Job description

Who is Sprout in a nutshell?

Sprout is the first fully integrated performance focused digital media agency in Africa. In addition, we are a leading performance partner and technology specialist. Sprout differentiates itself by approaching digital media across all channels, by optimising from the awareness phase to the conversion phase. We look at the role of the channel and the phase of the campaign, adapting creative copy and bidding strategies (across device) in order to make sure we reach the right audience with the right message, at the right time, at the right price. We are also the only agency in Africa to be invited by Google DoubleClick at the International Programmatic Masterclass in London (UK) in Dec 2016.

Why should you apply at Sprout Performance?

• We are an agency that values their people and recognises that people come first!
• We have leaders who are teachers and truly care about your growth and success as an individual.
• Our leaders are exceptionally involved and committed. Most importantly they listen!
• Our business might be niche but how we lead and mold our teams is our forte – careers at Sprout are tailor-made to suit your goals and aspirations. 
• We build our agency around our people and their talents.
• We pioneer the first-world tech in Africa, participate in as many beta tests Google can throw our way and nail many South Africa firsts in digital media advertising;
• We know retail e-commerce in South Africa better than anyone else. We know the benchmarks and our clients love us for it;
• We are tech-savvy, agile and embrace change that makes for more efficient outcomes;
• A culture of collaboration, learning, growth, and technology.
• A place where you are always challenged and free to explore new and exciting tech.
• We uplift and transfer skills not only to our own teams but make a big deal of uplifting our communities who do not have the opportunity to learn in the digital space. 
• A ‘Take what you need’ leave policy aka unlimited leave days; (T&Cs apply)
• Catered lunches every Thursday and cake, so much cake!
• All employees are eligible to join the medical aid scheme and have a wellness evaluation each year at our offices.   
• No time to deal with your personal finances? Chat with our in-house finance partner for free financial advice! 
• Discretionary annual bonuses for excellent performance (T&Cs apply).
• We want people to join our team who are not only smart but are super curious!

You too can join a team of down to earth people who enjoy meaningful work as much as you do. If you have a passion for technology and innovation, then what are you waiting for? 

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for passionate head of paid media, who can lead a team of ambitious search, display and design specialists. Someone who has extensive knowledge of at least two biddable channels (search, display, social, video and native) and have an interest in others. The head of paid media will be a champion at communicating with senior stakeholders,  both internally and externally. If you are someone who enjoys leading teams and enjoys maximum performance then this is the perfect job for you.

As the head of paid media, you will be responsible for the following:

• Responsible and accountable for leading a team of search, display and design professionals.
• Monitor and report on tracked hours for each department monthly.
• Accountable for the performance of campaigns across search, display, social and direct buy channels (review and sign off each campaign strategy).
• Accountable for P&L and forecasting – provide forecast and recruitment plans for each department.
• Communicate clear recommendations and results to key stakeholders internally and client-side.
• Manage internal resources efficiently to deliver professional results in a timely manner.
• Responsible for developing and nurturing the search, display, and design talent within the agency.
• Ensure a training plan is set up and updated for each department quarterly to ensure growth and development takes place.
• Ensure your team is appropriately tasked and challenged including rotation between clients as and when required.
• Be involved in every review and objective setting session for each team member reporting directly to the head of paid media.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and subordinates.
• Staying at the forefront of Paid Media knowledge, by keeping up to date with industry news, developments, and best practices.
• Maintain clear project plans and report on progress.
• Reports to the digital operations director

If you feel you meet the requirements listed above and would like to make us aware of your interest in joining this very cool business – please send your CV to Angela Lopes, 

az.oc.trps@tnemtiurcer

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Please include your salary expectations and notice period

*Note that if you haven’t heard back from us within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Requirements

• Leadership and personality management is essential in this role with three to five+ years’ experience in digital marketing/performance marketing and team management.
• Proven experience in leading and training teams.
• Degree or diploma in digital marketing/marketing or similar.
• Experience in presenting and engaging with C-level clients.
• Experience in managing big budget campaigns.
• Good financial management skills (P&Ls, forecasting, staff planning, budgets, spend, etc).
• Performance driven/focused.
• Ability to identify issues and problems, generate solutions and choose appropriate alternatives.
• Ability to write comprehensive insights.
• Deadline driven.
• A keen eye for detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• At home with the digital media and social media landscape.
• Quality assurance.
• Good administrative skills.
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Exercise authority effectively.
• A true paid media enthusiast!

Technical requirements:

• Extensive knowledge of DCM, DBM, DS, AdWords, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Direct Buys, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager.

Posted on 16 Nov 14:48

R750,000 – R950,000 PA CTC, medical aid + pension + bonus structure.

Monday to Friday unless required to work otherwise.

Plant seeks a responsible engineer with minimum of five years’ experience in maintenance (planning, inspection, running of projects, including shutdown planning).

Job profile:

• Provides direction within his team and works closely together with other departments. Plans directs and monitors the Technical activities within his team. Enforces best practice for engineering/maintenance and project management within his team. Fosters continuous education and career development of his staff.
• Educational background and experience
• Mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Government Certificate of Competency for factories (GCC).
• Minimum of five years’ experience in maintenance (planning, inspection, running of projects, including shutdown planning).

Main responsibilities:

• Is the GMR for the plant (Responsible Engineer) and ensures the driving of the health, safety and environment of department.
• Ensures that safe work rules and practices are understood, implemented and consistently followed by the Maintenance department employees and subcontractors.
• As a member of the plant management team, he contributes to the overall performance improvement of the plant, ensuring coordination and cooperation between his and other departments.
• Ensure optimum equipment availability and performance in the short, medium and long term, at minimum cost.
• Helps define the long-term plan and improvement action plans for the plant, buildings and grounds.
• Prepares and collates the annual departmental budget.
• Defines, follows up and optimises maintenance expenses.
• Manages the performance of the maintenance department including effective use of key performance indicators.
• Ensures adoption and adherence to standards, norms and best practices.
• Management and responsibility for the performance of his own team.
• Creates and maintains a motivating work environment within the Maintenance Department.
• Builds skill development programs for maintenance personnel and evaluate the results.
• Ensures regulatory compliance of maintenance activities.
• Contributes to the achievement of production, quality, environment, reliability and utilization targets.
• Contributes to the inception, acceptance and integration of new equipment and installations.
• Plan and run annual shutdowns.
• Validate work requests.
• Champions departmental continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conducts regular inspections of all mechanical processes and machinery in the plant.
• Performs any other reasonable tasks when requested by the MD.

Technical skills:

• Good knowledge of machinery, pumps hydraulics.
• Good knowledge of mechanical/electrical engineering and industrial automation.
• Knowledge of safety laws and regulations
• Computer literacy.
• Maintenance budget

Personal skill

• Result driven
• Accuracy and precision
• Good aptitude for organization and communication
• Ability to take fast decisions
• Initiative and innovative
• Analysis capacity
• Leadership capacity
• Development of others

Email our CV to

az.oc.pcw@sbojynohtna

Posted on 16 Nov 13:39

Job description

Projects Abroad’s vision is to be the world’s gold standard for international volunteering and internships. We believe we can create positive change in the world through hard work and compassion, for both individuals and entire communities. We’ve been running projects and sending volunteers/interns all over the world for 25 years. We have got big plans for the future! 

We’re looking for a German-speaking content creator to help us produce content for our various communication platforms in order to help inspire potential volunteers to join one of our projects. 

The content creators are satellite staff members, working for various recruitment offices. They work on website content and social media.  

You’ll be based in Cape Town and you’ll work closely with our Marketing team based in the UK.

The role:

• Develop original website content, including copy, images and video
• Edit and optimise all existing web copy to ensure it is SEO friendly
• Manage paid and organic social media content including planning, implementation and reporting
• Write marketing materials such as blog pieces and newsletters
• Translate and upload content from other languages as required
• Plan, create, implement and evaluate marketing campaigns and strategies
• Analyze and evaluate your marketing efforts in Google Analytics and other data analysis tools

Company Description

Projects Abroad is the leading volunteer organization recruiting young people from the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, Australia, and Japan to do worthwhile voluntary work overseas.

Annually we send over 100,000 enthusiastic volunteers to 29 countries to teach conversational English and to gain work experience in the fields of medicine, journalism, veterinary science, law and conservation.

To recruit our fee-paying volunteers we use a variety of offline and online marketing measures.

Requirements

You should:

• Be a German speaker
• Be fluent in English, spoken and written
• Be a creative and conceptual writer and thinker able to come up with content ideas that generate high engagement
• Be proficient with social media platforms
• Be up to date with latest web trends and SEO (preferable)
• Have thorough understanding and knowledge of your target market
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work towards deadlines
• Have good understanding of brand building

Contract:

You will be employed on a permanent contract, subject to a three-month probationary period. An offer of employment is dependent upon

receipt of satisfactory references and personal interview.

Visa:

We offer assistance with the application of your work permit or change of your current work permit.

Salary and benefits:

You will be paid a competitive local salary; the exact salary depends upon your experience and will be discussed with you during the interview.

We will offer relocation costs to Cape Town if applicable.

To apply, please provide a two-page CV and a cover letter.

Posted on 15 Nov 15:30

PROJECT MANAGER REQUIRED IN OBSEVATORY, CAPE TOWN

Please Note:

If you do not fit the specification with the minimum requirements your application will not be accepted for this position. Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete an Assessment or Test to demonstrate your knowledge of this position.

Requirements:

• BA degree/Relevant Diploma in Project Management
• Experience as a project manager/traffic manager in a digital environment, using agile principles, will be advantageous
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding planning, time-management and problem-solving ability
• Deadline-driven
• Ability to manage several projects concurrently
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to take ownership and display high levels of accountability and initiative
• Ability to operate independently
• Strongly detail-orientated
• Ability to liaise at all levels of management and across different teams
• Work well with others in a team
• Ability to quickly grasp concepts of a technical nature with a sound understanding of the underlying business environment
• Ability to understand financial dashboards and budgeting
• Proficient in the use of MS Project, Microsoft Office (specifically Excel) and other web-based project management software used to perform the job
• Ensure ISO compliance

Applicants must reside in OBSEVATORY, CAPE TOWN or surrounding area.

Only South African citizens, who are suitably qualified, live in the applicable area and meet the requirements of the position are eligible to apply for this vacancy.

Please take note: if you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Visit our website to view all of our current vacancies: www.mprtc.co.za

Job description

Applicants need to have, at a minimum, completed the second year of a SAICA training contract with one or two years remaining, or recently completed their training contract. Applicants may still be studying.

Meredith Harington is an established, internationally connected firm in Tokai which is committed to the highest professional and service standards. If you have a passion for excellence and wish to qualify as a chartered accountant in a highly professional and dynamic environment where your development will determine your progress, contact us about a SAICA training contract.

If you are interested in the entrepreneurial side of the business, then this is where you should be looking to further your career. We are looking for a confident, articulate aspirant professional to continue their training contract with us.

Responsibilities include:

• Plan audits with reference to year ends and deadlines
• Manage and train audit trainees
• Supervise others on the job
• Report directly to the manager and director
• Report to clients and manage client relationships

Salary offered would be defined as market-related and would depend on the level of the applicant.

Only candidates with a valid SA work permit will be considered.

Having own transport is a condition of employment.

Please check out our website at www.meredithharington.co.za and forward your CV and qualifications for us to review.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Minimum of second year of SAICA articles
• Working towards CTA
• MS Office and CaseWare (compulsory)
• Strong communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and management skills

Posted on 14 Nov 11:40