Funky, fabulous internationally active, Durban-based agency is on the hunt for a talented, passionate TTL senior art director able to step up into a group head role. The ideal candidate is a conceptual thinker who is comfortable working in a close-knit team to meet deadlines. The agency is a brand-centric, channel neutral, multi-disciplinary creative consultancy. Its purpose is to find answers to brand and client problems or opportunities using strategic, creative and campaign management capabilities. If you’re a creative group head or senior art director/designer with a passion for creativity, crafting and creating compelling TTL communication – an award-winning portfolio, plus approximately seven years’ full-service agency experience, send us your portfolio and let’s make some awesome work together.
Responsibilities
Work with the creative director (copywriter) to develop concepts that communicate to a target audience within the scope of the brand and creative brief supplied
Execution of ideas through creative principles (design, typography, scamping, photography)
Attending shoots to direct third-party suppliers and ensure the creative and client vision is fulfilled
Work closely with the team to develop top quality TTL, integrated promotional as well as advertising campaigns
Craft concepts into original, relevant and impactful communications; follow through to the completion of the job while maintaining stringent attention to detail and adhering to project timelines
Proactive. Regularly create work
Requirements
The successful candidate must have/be:
Tertiary qualification in visual communication/art theory (or similar) – ideal
Minimum seven years’ experience as a through-the-line creative at a reputable advertising agency
Conceptual ability with solid design skills and a portfolio that demonstrates this (ideally award-winning)
Self-managed and able to manage campaigns
Self-disciplined with excellent attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure in a close-knit team environment
Mac proficiency (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
Please submit a relevant portfolio (PDF/link) on application.
Should you not receive a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Company Description
Viv Gordon Placements (VGP) is a specialist recruitment agency in the advertising, marketing, media, public relations and publishing industries.
Posted on 02 Feb 07:53
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Machine Setter Montague Gardens in Western Cape | Other Professions | Job Mail | 4178999
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Machine setter, Montague Gardens Our client, a plastics product manufacturer, requires the services of an experienced Machine Setter on a permanent basis to be paid weekly and offered a provident fund
Minimum requirements:
Experienced in Machine Setting
Have knowledge and experience of working the ARBURG and KINGSWELL Machine or at least one of the two.
Attributes:
Attention to detail
Meticulous in work execution
Zero tolerance for errors
Methodical
Competencies:
Accuracy and attention to detail
The ability to work well within a team
Continuous improvement abilities
Ability to work under pressure
Reliable and self-managing
Job responsibilities:
Setting the production machines
Ensuring machines run optimally during production
Clean and maintain production machines
Any other tasks or duties as received from H.O.D. Production
Prepare new jobs for the machines (preparation boxes and material)
Ensure factory is clean
Report on mould service requirements
Should you meet the minimum requirements, please email your CV to: mariusp@transman.co.za with reference: MS MontagueG
To manage and influence relationships with key stakeholders as identified and prioritised in the strategic plan to promote Brand South Africa’s strategic objectives in partnership with these stakeholders, to external audiences. To play a key programmatic role in the definition and delivery of projects through participating in processes to conceptualise projects in partnership with stakeholders, developing internal concepts where required, manage the needs and expectations of the stakeholders and ensuring they are effectively addressed in the roll-out plan. The Relationship Consultant is one of the main Brand South Africa custodians of the relationship with identified stakeholders and a key output is to ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of these collaborations.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science/ Economics/ Marketing/ Business Management/ Project Management or equivalent
Postgraduate degree in Political Science / Economics / Marketing / Business Management (e.g. MBA)/ Project Management will be an added advantage
5+ years combined project management experience in marketing, communications, public relations, stakeholder relations, at a mid-management level.
Key Performance Areas:
Development of programme specific projects and initiatives
With reference to Brand South Africa business plan and signed MoU’s with priority stakeholders, unpack, research, workshop and develop implementation plans to activate the delivery of a project / initiative / campaign in line with the integrated marketing and communications programme and stakeholder expectations.
Maintain and manage relationships with the right decision-makers and influencers and canvass all input from geographic and stakeholder plans and target group information.
Sell the project / initiative / campaign plan for buy-in and approval (sign-off) with relevant stakeholder priority base (levels, locations, platforms, decision-makers, beneficiaries)
Sell the project / campaign / initiative to the relevant stakeholder bases and decision-makers / beneficiaries to ensure buy-in in terms of the content, tone, roll-out mechanism(s), budget, audience target(s), collaborative ownership, time lines and output.
Feedback stakeholder inputs, research, scanning of the environment, and other relevant information (budgets, changing priorities) back to Marketing and Communications for refinement and amendment in the activation plans to ensure sign-off.
Compliance, monitoring and reporting
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the stakeholder-implemented initiatives (including risks) and reflect this in the quarterly reporting in accordance with the contracted performance measurement and business plan scorecard of the organisation.
To scan the wider public policy environment to identify and leverage opportunities for future work where supportive of the strategic aims of Brand South Africa, develop leads to establish relationships with public policy makers and influencers and identify opportunities for joint future work where appropriate. (E.g. new international relations strategy, diplomacy rules for sectors and geographic regions).
Ensure adherence to the project corporate identity, copy right, correct representation, referencing, necessary Brand South Africa support to affect the objectives of the stakeholder roll-out plans. Ensure collateral is available at all Brand South Africa stakeholder activations.
Monitor resource spend and financial expenditure in accordance with the approved project plans. Develop an ROI for increased stakeholder value. Complete a variance report on a monthly basis and identify reconciliations where appropriate.
General administration
Ensure all portfolio of evidence is correct, appropriate and uploaded onto brand base or an identified sharepoint portal. Maintain all project documentation for retrieval.
Develop error-free submissions for presentation by the GM to EXCO. Process all necessary payments, S&Ts, travel and other disbursements. Ensure leave management is monitored and managed within the business unit.
Company Description
Brand South Africa aims to contribute to the objectives of the National Development Plan (NDP) by managing South Africa’s Nation Brand reputation in order improve the country’s global attractiveness and competitiveness.
Requirements
Required Skills, Competencies and Attributes
Excellent business acumen, i.e. strategic ability to position and sell Brand South Africa’s mandate and initiatives in response to emerging political, business and environmental trends.
Excellent presentation skills, i.e. the ability to use the right presentation techniques and emphasise the right content to influence and persuade target audiences. And excellent verbal and oratorical skills to ensure delivery of Brand South Africa content to high level audiences.
Knowledge of the Government operations and processes.
Above average interpersonal and communication skills to engage credibly with people at different levels and with different needs (public relations).
Marketing skills, i.e. the ability to identify and capture a target market or audience’s needs and sell a message branded with the identified need.
Excellent negotiation and ‘deal-making’ skills.
Excellent fundraising and negotiating partnerships that will bring added value in financial and resource terms.
Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, sharepoint and MS CRM or any other CRM system), including Microsoft projects
Competent in project management
Excellent proposal, portfolio writing and planning ability.
Self-management.
Results oriented (output driven)
Thorough and excellent follow-through ability
Willingness to work extended hours and travel substantively (within and across borders where necessary).
Perform under pressure
Above average level of perceptiveness and discernment
Networking ability
Service oriented
Persuasive
Ability to take data and transform it into high level well-structured presentations.
Ability to structure and close a partnership and reduce to writing.
Ability to work in a team and to be matrix managed.
Ability to think strategically
Comprehensive understanding of the social, business, political and legislative environment (domestic and international) within which Brand South Africa operates.
Thorough knowledge of the workings of the political, business and macro-economic environment (domestic and internationally).
Understanding the socio economic environment (domestic and internationally).
Working knowledge of systems and processes and how they contribute to organisational performance.
Advanced knowledge of how to determine value from a customer perspective.
Ability to segment clients as well as contribute to a stakeholder strategy development process.
Brand South Africa is committed to ensuring and maintaining workplace diversity and the attainment of employment equity, having due regard to qualifications and appropriate experience. Please include certified copies of ID, and qualifications and contact details of at least 3 referees.
Brand South Africa encourages applications from people with disabilities, White, Indian (male/female) as per EE requirements
This position is subject to competency assessments. Brand South Africa retains the right not to employ.
Posted on 01 Feb 15:28
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Parts Storeman / Code 08 Driver. Bloemfontein .(Automotive – dealership environment)
Maintaining store room.
Receiving stock/parts and packing shelves
Issue Invoices and quotations where necessary.
Load stock on electronic system . Driver duties / Deliveries
MUST have a valid Code 08 Driverâs license Grade 12.
Previous experience working within an automotive environment / store room.
Salary of R5 000.00pm (with a possible extra R1000.00 incentive every month based on performance) plus company benefits (medical aid option and pension fund)
Send your CV to olympusrecruitmentservices@gmail.com
One to two years’ experience in a similar position
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Computer literate
Valid driver’s license and own transport
You will need to reside in Malalane or surrounding area. Please take note: If you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your details will be held for future vacancies. Please visit our website www.mprtc.co.za to upload your CV and for more information.
Posted on 01 Feb 14:42
MPRTC Recruitment
The most essential and important resource any company can possess will undoubtedly be the talent that they employ. This is where MPCT is crucial, in that we specialise in the most diverse and complex resource; we supply people, the right people, for your company.
The most essential and important resource any company can possess will undoubtedly be the talent that they employ. This is where MPCT is crucial, in that we specialise in the most diverse and complex resource; we supply people, the right people, for your company.
The Hardy Boys is a full service, multidisciplinary, channel neutral agency – made up of a group of idea generators, strategic thinkers and passionate problem solvers. We live by the four key values of ‘curiosity’, ‘collaboration’, ‘courage’ and ‘celebration’, and these drive our approach to every challenge.
Responsibilities
Daily capturing of cashbooks onto Pastel
Loading of payments and creditors onto the online banking system, whilst following all internal controls
Capture, reconcile and pay small suppliers, models and freelancers
Documentation follow up e.g. chasing Purchase Orders and signing of invoices etc.
Following up and keeping track of debit order invoices
Supplier, PO and administration support for Production
Daily management of petty cash
Supporting the production accountant with billing administration
Covering the reception desk whilst the receptionist is on lunch/breaks
Administration support during Audits (year-end, BEE etc.)
Assisting with Payroll and Company Benefit Administration
General administration support to the HR Manager
Ad hoc administration functions e.g. banking, filing, archiving, running errands, typing letters, data capture, collating spreadsheets, etc.
Minimum requirements
A completed tertiary qualification in finance (ideally degree)
Must practice confidentiality, transparency and good financial ethics always
Hardworking, passionate and conscientious team player
Integrity, energy and creativity
Strong administration and co-ordination skills
Attention to detail together with an ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Good problem-solving ability and trouble shooting skills
In line with our commitment to employment equity, we encourage applications from persons with disabilities and designated groups.
Posted on 01 Feb 10:38
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R7000 – R10000 per month negotiable To be discussed
Location:
Cape Town, CBD
Job level:
Student
Job policy:
Employment Equity position
Type:
Permanent
Company:
Gretmol
Job description
Established in 2017, GretMol is a growing online retailer, working with leading local and international online retailers like Amazon.com, Takealot, Zalando, Zando, Spree, Makro, etc.
On the cutting edge of e-commerce, our goal is to source and retail products that our customers love. We are a fast growing company, looking for dynamic team players to join us as we grow in 2018 and beyond.
Are you a self-starter, driven, motivated and looking to fast track your career in a fast-paced environment? If so, we might be the perfect company for you.
A native/fluent English speaker is a must. Ideally, you will have graduated with a university degree, though this is not a pre-requisite. Far more important, are you analytical? Comfortable with Excel, and good with crunching numbers and data? Ideally with some photoshop/photo editing skills and general rounded computer skills.
We are looking for a junior e-commerce analyst to join us. Reporting directly to the sales manager, the role will include:
Updating products for our partner portals
Product image editing
Communicating with our partners
Data analytics
Reporting and analysis
Inventory management
Quality control
Other tasks as needed
We are based in the Cape Town CBD, so you will need to be located close enough to get to work. If this sounds like you, then please send your CV to us. Please note:
This is a permanent position, after a probation period
A valid Green South African ID is required
Please note, we will only contact shortlisted candidates
