497 Creative & Digital jobs in South Africa

Creative Director

At AKQA, we blend the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products, and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination and deliver impressive returns for our clients.

We seek an experienced and inspirational Creative Director to lead the creative vision, team, and output for our client. This senior leadership role blends strategic thinking, creative excellence, and team management—focused on delivering standout work for one of South Africa’s most respected financial brands.

As Creative Director, you’ll oversee concept development, campaign delivery, and brand expression across all touchpoints. You’ll manage a growing team of creatives while collaborating closely with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure all work is strategically sound, beautifully crafted, and commercially effective.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Set and uphold a high standard of creative excellence across campaigns, platforms, and brand work.
• Lead the ideation and development of campaigns and digital experiences that elevate RMB’s brand in the financial services and B2B sectors.
• Translate complex financial and investment concepts into accessible, compelling creative storytelling.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with senior clients and partners within RMB.
• Act as a strategic creative partner—challenging briefs, identifying opportunities, and shaping impactful creative responses.
• Collaborate with strategy, data, and media teams to ensure ideas are insight-driven and platform-relevant.
• Manage, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary creative team including copywriters, designers, art directors, and motion specialists.
• Identify team gaps and lead the hiring of top creative talent to support ongoing growth and evolving client needs.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture with a focus on craft, innovation, and delivery excellence.
• Oversee team resourcing, workflow prioritisation, and performance development.
• Own the creative delivery process from brief through execution across digital, social, film, content, and experiential formats.
• Guide quality control across all outputs—ensuring creative cohesion, technical accuracy, and brand alignment.
• Partner with production and delivery leads to ensure efficient and timely rollout of creative assets.

Skills & Experience

• Creative agency or integrated marketing environment experience.
• Proven experience leading creative work for financial services, investment, or B2B brands—with a clear understanding of the nuance and strategic complexity required.
• A strong portfolio showcasing digital-first campaigns, brand building, and content-rich experiences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, scale, and structure a creative team for high-quality delivery across multiple workstreams.
• Skilled in managing multiple stakeholders, navigating feedback, and maintaining creative integrity.
• Deep understanding of digital, content, and platform-based creative thinking.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills—with confidence presenting to C-suite audiences.
• Passion for craft, innovation, and meaningful storytelling.

Explore our extensive range of benefits

We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

Flash

2025/08/13 Western Cape

Job Reference Number: FH-655

Department: Marketing

Business Unit:

Industry: Marketing

Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 1

Salary: Market Related

This job is for a dynamic strategic-creative genius to work collaboratively alongside the brand, marketing and digital leads to manage, guide and grow our in-house agency team, driving impactful creative campaigns and aligning our creative approach and outputs with business, brand and digital strategies.

Job Description

Company:

A well-established brand with a global strategy, that prides itself on making people’s lives easier through frontier technology that creates enabling opportunities.

Culture :

At FLASH, we realise that “the way we do things around here” drives our business and enables us to achieve our purpose of “Making People’s Lives Easier”. Our 3 values are the drumbeat of our business:

• We are all in
• We have each other’s backs
• We are brave
  
  

• People management & mentorship - manage every aspect of a creative team – individually and as a collective - including learning & skills development, career growth, ongoing performance, product and brand knowledge & alignment
• Stakeholder management – work with the business directors, division GMs and marketing leads to drive overall business-marketing alignment and effectiveness
• Brand & product marketing – work with marketing leads and product owners to build stronger brands and drive relevant and impactful product marketing campaigns
• Creative development and reviews – responsible for driving all creative outputs
• Conceptual thinking – You’re able to solve problems creatively and drive better conceptual thinking across all creative disciplines
• Creative excellence – work to deliver the best on-brand creative result and ensure consistency over time
• Creative workflow processes – Optimise or strengthen existing workflow processes to ensure campaign deadlines are met
• Production – Assist with production management for relevant campaigns
• Media strategy – Contribute to media strategy, planning and best practice across all campaigns
  
  

• 10+ years’ experience working in the creative advertising/marketing space
• 3+ years managing creative teams
• 3+ years managing creative marketing outputs
• Conceptual creative development across design/art direction, copy and content
• Creative thinking and development across media channels and platforms
• Experience working in an advertising agency
  
  

• Creative brand strategy/ copywriting/ art direction or design background (but, must be able to consider all of these)
• Working with project management tools like Slack and Asana
  
  

• Experience working with and/or in a fintech business
• Experience working with or in retail
• Experience developing brand-led campaigns
• Media strategy and planning
• Production experience
• Studio and workflow management
• Digital marketing best practice
• Working with mass/main market brands
  
  

• People management and mentorship.
• You have the ability to work across creative disciplines (art direction/design, copy, content, video) and bring them together to form considered, brand-led campaigns.
• You work collaboratively with other marketing leaders to drive the effectiveness and culture of a broader marketing team.
• You love to make the complicated and/or mundane simple and interesting.
• You value creative solutions to help drive both consumer resonance and business results.
• You strive for creative excellence in even the smallest jobs.
• You care about the business problems to be solved.
• You put people first.
• You thrive on getting your hands dirty and can wear multiple hats to help get the job done, from solutions to brand strategy to campaign messaging to actual execution.
• You care about the bigger picture and not just individual tasks at hand.
• You put people first and ego aside.
• You’re brand-led in everything that you do.
• You possess a deep understanding of South African people, culture and behaviours.
  
  

Location: Johannesburg / Cape Town/ Hybrid
Department: PR, Influence & Social CM

Position Summary

Were looking for a bold, culturally connected Creative Partner to lead the next chapter of our earned-first creative evolution at Ogilvy PR, Influence and Social Community Management (PRSI).

This is not your traditional advertising creative role.

We need a creative thinker and doer who moves comfortably between culture, strategy, and storytelling,someone who can craft compelling, social-led, influence-first ideas that earn attention and create impact. This role is senior, client-facing, and integral to shaping both the work and the team culture.

The right candidate will be a strong conceptual thinker with proven campaign experience, ideally award-winning, and an intuitive understanding of how brands can show up authentically in culture, especially through influencers, creators, and community.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of earned-first, culturally resonant ideas that drive talkability, relevance, and impact.
• Provide creative direction and feedback on all briefs within the Influence & PR teamensuring work is insight-led and world-class.
• Push boundaries by driving integration of innovative tech and AI, content formats, and emerging platforms into creative thinking.
• Partner closely with other capabilities (strategy, PR, social, content, digital, media) to develop fully integrated, earned-first campaigns.

Team Management & Culture

• Nurture, grow, and lead a small but mighty creative team, providing mentorship, structure, and space to thrive.
• Foster a team culture that is collaborative, kind, accountable, and creatively ambitious.
• Oversee workflow and resourcing of the creative team, ensuring projects are well-supported and deadlines are met.

Client Engagement & Relationship Building

• Build and nurture relationships with senior clients, acting as a trusted advisor for creative and cultural insight.
• Lead client presentations, championing the creative vision and guiding clients through bold, non-traditional ideas.
• Influence client briefs early in the process to create the right foundation for great work.

New Business & Growth

• Play a central role in new business pitches, developing creative responses and presenting ideas with confidence.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing client relationships through proactive ideation and strategic upsell.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to position Ogilvy SA as a go-to agency for earned-first creative.

Operational & Strategic Planning

• Coordinate teams effectively, ensuring clear briefing, realistic timelines, and cross-functional alignment.
• Work closely with project managers and strategists to maintain creative momentum and campaign integrity.
• Track campaign success and feed learnings back into creative processes.
• Stay deeply plugged into local culture, creators, tech, and conversations.
• Inspire the wider agency with fresh thinking, cultural insights, and creative bravery.
• Experiment with new tools, platforms, and technologies that elevate our creative work.

What Were Looking For

• A minimum of 8-12 years experience in a creative or strategy-led role, ideally in social, influence, PR, or culturally-led creative work.
• Experience managing and mentoring creative teams with clarity, kindness, and high standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead integrated campaigns, coordinate teams, and deliver complex, multi-platform briefs.
• Strong track record in developing award-winning, social and earned first, high-impact creative campaigns.
• Comfort with tech innovation and eagerness to explore how new tools can drive creative excellence.
• A deep understanding of the South African cultural landscape and how brands can authentically connect to it.
• Confidence in new business environments, both in idea development and presentation.
• A compelling storyteller with strong writing, presenting, and selling skills.

Offer

• Local and Global client portfolio
• Attractive package and benefits
• Career conversations and growth opportunities

Location: Johannesburg / Cape Town/ Hybrid
Department: PR, Influence & Social CM

Position Summary

Were looking for a bold, culturally connected Creative Partner to lead the next chapter of our earned-first creative evolution at Ogilvy PR, Influence and Social Community Management (PRSI).

This is not your traditional advertising creative role.

We need a creative thinker and doer who moves comfortably between culture, strategy, and storytelling,someone who can craft compelling, social-led, influence-first ideas that earn attention and create impact. This role is senior, client-facing, and integral to shaping both the work and the team culture.

The right candidate will be a strong conceptual thinker with proven campaign experience, ideally award-winning, and an intuitive understanding of how brands can show up authentically in culture, especially through influencers, creators, and community.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of earned-first, culturally resonant ideas that drive talkability, relevance, and impact.
• Provide creative direction and feedback on all briefs within the Influence & PR teamensuring work is insight-led and world-class.
• Push boundaries by driving integration of innovative tech and AI, content formats, and emerging platforms into creative thinking.
• Partner closely with other capabilities (strategy, PR, social, content, digital, media) to develop fully integrated, earned-first campaigns.

Team Management & Culture

• Nurture, grow, and lead a small but mighty creative team, providing mentorship, structure, and space to thrive.
• Foster a team culture that is collaborative, kind, accountable, and creatively ambitious.
• Oversee workflow and resourcing of the creative team, ensuring projects are well-supported and deadlines are met.

Client Engagement & Relationship Building

• Build and nurture relationships with senior clients, acting as a trusted advisor for creative and cultural insight.
• Lead client presentations, championing the creative vision and guiding clients through bold, non-traditional ideas.
• Influence client briefs early in the process to create the right foundation for great work.

New Business & Growth

• Play a central role in new business pitches, developing creative responses and presenting ideas with confidence.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing client relationships through proactive ideation and strategic upsell.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to position Ogilvy SA as a go-to agency for earned-first creative.

Operational & Strategic Planning

• Coordinate teams effectively, ensuring clear briefing, realistic timelines, and cross-functional alignment.
• Work closely with project managers and strategists to maintain creative momentum and campaign integrity.
• Track campaign success and feed learnings back into creative processes.
• Stay deeply plugged into local culture, creators, tech, and conversations.
• Inspire the wider agency with fresh thinking, cultural insights, and creative bravery.
• Experiment with new tools, platforms, and technologies that elevate our creative work.

What Were Looking For

• A minimum of 8-12 years experience in a creative or strategy-led role, ideally in social, influence, PR, or culturally-led creative work.
• Experience managing and mentoring creative teams with clarity, kindness, and high standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead integrated campaigns, coordinate teams, and deliver complex, multi-platform briefs.
• Strong track record in developing award-winning, social and earned first, high-impact creative campaigns.
• Comfort with tech innovation and eagerness to explore how new tools can drive creative excellence.
• A deep understanding of the South African cultural landscape and how brands can authentically connect to it.
• Confidence in new business environments, both in idea development and presentation.
• A compelling storyteller with strong writing, presenting, and selling skills.

Offer

• Local and Global client portfolio
• Attractive package and benefits
• Career conversations and growth opportunities

Are you a visionary creative powerhouse with exceptional skills in photography, videography, editing, and graphic design? At Convertico, we’re seeking an experienced Creative Director to lead our content and creative department. This is your chance to work with major brands, push creative boundaries, and make a lasting impact on the world of digital marketing.

As our Creative Director, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Leading the content and creative department to produce innovative and impactful campaigns.
• Overseeing all aspects of content creation, including photography, videography, editing, and graphic design.
• Collaborating closely with performance marketing and

SME, Solution, Client Journey Design & Delivery

Job Overview

Business Segment: Business & Commercial Banking

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

To gather client insights, conduct analysis, redesign, development, deployment, monitoring, and measurement of outcomes for all iterations of the Client Journey.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Business Commerce
Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Information Technology

Experience Required

Main Market Clients: Personal and Private Banking
5-7 years of experience in translating business and functional requirements into technical specifications to create client solutions. Experience in managing a product (incl. income statement), managing people; understands the

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Overview

The Executive Creative Director is responsible for leading and inspiring the creative vision of our agency.

Description

Overview

The Executive Creative Director is responsible for leading and inspiring the creative vision of our agency.

Reporting to the Chief Creative Officer, you will oversee a team of talented creatives, ensuring the agency delivers exceptional creative work across all communication channels.

We are seeking a visionary individual to champion creative excellence and innovation, playing a pivotal role in shaping the creative direction of our work, ensuring that it resonates in key markets?

Responsibilities

Creative Leadership

• Drive the development of innovative and compelling creative concepts that align with client objectives and brand identity
• Foster a culture of creativity and innovation within the agency
• Ensure the highest standards of quality and execution in all creative deliverables
• From traditional to digital to experiential channels, your expertise will be instrumental in crafting compelling and impactful creative solutions
  
  

• Collaborate with clients and

At AKQA, we blend the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products, and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination and deliver impressive returns for our clients.

We seek an experienced and inspirational Creative Director to lead the creative vision, team, and output for our client.This senior leadership role blends strategic thinking, creative excellence, and team management—focused on delivering standout work for one of South Africa’s most respected financial brands.

As Creative Director, you’ll oversee concept development, campaign delivery, and brand expression across all touchpoints. You’ll manage a growing team of creatives while collaborating closely with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure all work is strategically sound, beautifully crafted, and commercially effective.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Set and uphold a high standard of creative excellence across campaigns, platforms, and brand work.


• Lead the ideation and development of campaigns and digital experiences that elevate RMB’s brand in the financial services and B2B sectors.


• Translate complex financial and investment concepts into accessible, compelling creative storytelling.


• Build strong, trusted relationships with senior clients and partners within RMB.


• Act as a strategic creative partner—challenging briefs, identifying opportunities, and shaping impactful creative responses.


• Collaborate with strategy, data, and media teams to ensure ideas are insight-driven and platform-relevant.


• Manage, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary creative team including copywriters, designers, art directors, and motion specialists.


• Identify team gaps and lead the hiring of top creative talent to support ongoing growth and evolving client needs.


• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture with a focus on craft, innovation, and delivery excellence.


• Oversee team resourcing, workflow prioritisation, and performance development.


• Own the creative delivery process from brief through execution across digital, social, film, content, and experiential formats.


• Guide quality control across all outputs—ensuring creative cohesion, technical accuracy, and brand alignment.


• Partner with production and delivery leads to ensure efficient and timely rollout of creative assets.

Skills & Experience

• Creative agency or integrated marketing environment experience.


• Proven experience leading creative work for financial services, investment, or B2B brands—with a clear understanding of the nuance and strategic complexity required.


• A strong portfolio showcasing digital-first campaigns, brand building, and content-rich experiences.


• Demonstrated ability to lead, scale, and structure a creative team for high-quality delivery across multiple workstreams.


• Skilled in managing multiple stakeholders, navigating feedback, and maintaining creative integrity.


• Deep understanding of digital, content, and platform-based creative thinking.


• Excellent communication and presentation skills—with confidence presenting to C-suite audiences.


• Passion for craft, innovation, and meaningful storytelling.

Explore our extensive range of benefits here.

We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

Job ID -5201

Job Purpose:

To gain new business, maintain and develop relationship with customers, achieving new business targets.

Monthly new business revenue target is based on 2.5 X CTC.

Effective JAN-DEC date range.

Accountabilities and Performance Measures:

1. Minimum of 6 new business meetings per week, throughout cold calling and referrals.
2. Usage of Reach, new business meetings uploaded weekly.
3. Minimum of 1 new business