Job description

99c is a full-service, integrated advertising agency with offices in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Zambia, and is one of South Africa’s largest independently-owned agencies. Led by founder and managing director Andrew Brand, the agency’s extensive client base includes leading brands such as Shoprite/Checkers, Ackermans, PUMA, Spur Group, and Distell, to name but a few. 

Our Cape Town office is looking for an experienced and ambitious paid media manager to join our forward-thinking and growing team.

Role summary:

Our ideal candidate would be an avid fan of all things digital; especially when it comes to paid media.

The incumbent would primarily manage paid social campaigns on Facebook; Instagram; LinkedIn and Twitter, and will be required to assist across Google channels (search, shopping and display); focus on daily campaign monitoring and media budget coordination; ensure effective campaign optimisation to achieve performance targets; assess, setup and test campaign tracking and provide the best analytical media reporting with insights and recommendations this side of the digital world.

Skills and attributes: 

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Self-starter attitude
• Problem-solver
• Honest
• Analytical
• Team player
• Organised and good with time management

Minimum relevant experience required:

• Google Ads certification
• Google Analytics certification
• At least two years’ experience as a paid media manager/specialist, preferably from an advertising agency environment
• Demonstrated experience with paid media across various platforms
• Experienced in analytics and reporting
• Experience with all aspects of holistic campaign management

Interested candidates must please submit a concise CV and salary expectation. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within three weeks after submitting your application, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. We remain committed to the principles of employment equity.

Posted on 07 Oct 10:29

Job description

We are looking for a multi-skilled CRM Designer to join our team and be part of delivering quality 360 digital campaigns. Someone who is a collaborative team-player, hungry to learn and isn’t afraid to get his/her hands dirty by taking on every possible challenge.

The successful candidate will be tasked to carry out visual and conceptual skills from initial brief to final artwork; and must be able to conceptualise digital campaigns and creatively solve problems effectively. He/she must have an eye for detail, and the ability to work well under pressure, as well as keep abreast of the latest digital marketing trends, techniques and technologies.

Join us as part of the largest supermarket retailer in Africa, as we serve 1 billion customers each year, through our footprint in Africa in over 2,800 outlets across 15 countries.

Please note: This position is based at our client, not at 99c.

Responsibilities includes but is not limited to:

• Code mailers
• Update websites
• Develop, plan and refine a concept and interpretation for the visible and structural elements of a digital project (website, cd-rom presentation, etc) based on the brief and brand fundamentals
• Produce HTML/CSS from PSD design, ensuring exceptionally high quality
• Use jQuery to enhance websites
• Ensure consistency of email campaigns across multiple channels and browsers
• Update site content via CMS systems (Expression Engine)
• Able to write clean and maintainable code from designs

Qualifications/experience/skills/knowledge/personal attributes:

• Relevant degree or diploma
• At least three years’ experience as a CRM Designer or in a similar role (in an Advertising Agency)
• Understand CSS frameworks such as Foundation and Bootstrap
• Experience in building responsive sites with media queries
• Experience in debugging cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility issues
• Knowledge of and experience:
• • CSS 2 and 3
  • Adobe Suite (Photohop, InDesign, Dreamweaver)
  • Javascript (Jquery will be advantageous)

• Technical skills:
  • App and web design
  • Art direction (both digital and ATL)
  • Animation/GIFs
  • Digital design
  • Web banners
  • UI/UX design

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Excellent multitasking skills (ability to work on more than one brief at a time)
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work within a team as well as independently
• Ability to maintain a calm disposition in a highly pressurised environment
• Resilient
• Accountable
• Focussed
• Energetic
• Proactive
• Reliable
• Assertive
• Meticulous with a high attention to detail (ability work quickly and accurately)
• Flexible to work overtime (outside of normal working hours)
• Other
  • Valid driver’s licence and own vehicle
  • Must be willing to work on alcohol brands

Interested candidates must please submit a concise CV and a link to an onlineportfolio (essential). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within two weeks after submitting your application, please consider your application, unsuccessful.  
We remain committed to the principles of employment equity.

Posted on 05 Oct 18:07

Job description

Sales and Key Account Management of Advertising, POS, POP and Print elements within the Retail/FMCG sector

This position will be mainly New Business Development, with some account management. The successful candidate NEEDS to have strong sales abilities and isn’t afraid to get out and sell.

Please state job ad reference in the subject line of your application email

Requirements

• Matric
• Relevant tertiary qualification would be an advantage 
• Senior AE/Client Service/Key Account Management experience gained in the Retail or Advertising Agency sector – essential
• Good working knowledge of Retail accounts essential
• Able to upsell within a Key Account
• Able to manage strategy, sales and business plans
• Able to liaise at Senior Management level
• Strong Client Service skills
• Strong and confident personality
• Able to take direction and constructive criticism
• Good technical print knowledge – litho, digital and POS elements
• Own transport and valid license

Posted on 05 Oct 13:57

Job description

Permanent/full-time opportunity for an experienced, senior-level data architect to join a reputable financial services organisation in Cape Town.

As part of the data management team, you’ll be responsible for development, optimisation and oversight of the company’s data systems.

Reference Number for this position is CN51053 which is a permanent position based in Cape Town offering an annual cost to company salary of R840k – R924k PA negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Craig Nel on az.oc.egrem-e@ngiarc or call him on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

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Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information systems or similar
• Five+ years’ experience in a similar role
• Five+ years’ experience in developing Enterprise Data Warehouse/EDW Architecture and solutions
• Excellent understanding of database/data warehouse structures and data mining
• Prior exposure to Talend and Snowflake considered highly advantageous
• MS-Azure knowledge/experience considered highly advantageous

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and enhance group-wide, cloud Data Warehouse
• Maintain structured development process
• Maintain structured maintenance process
• Establishing of staging area across all service lines
• Documenting of the Data Warehouse
• Reliability of data produced from Data Warehouse
• Design and implement effective database solutions and models to store and retrieve company data
• Examine and identify database structural necessities by evaluating client operations, applications, and programming
• Assess database implementation procedures to ensure they comply with internal and external regulations
• Prepare accurate database design and architecture reports for management and executive teams
• Oversee the migration of data from legacy systems to new solutions
• Design computer code using various languages to improve and update software and applications
• Monitor the system performance by performing regular tests, troubleshooting, and integrating new features
• Recommend solutions to improve new and existing database systems
• Educate staff members through mentorship and individual support
• Offer support by responding to system problems in a timely manner

Posted on 02 Oct 12:03