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About Us

We are a digital-first agency that delivers high-impact creative and marketing solutions for our clients, with a strong focus on e-commerce and Shopify-based businesses. Our team thrives on creativity, innovation, and measurable results. We're now looking for a
Creative Marketing Manager

to lead client-facing creative projects while actively contributing to hands-on design and marketing execution.

Role Overview

The Head of Creative will be responsible for delivering best-in-class creative work across all client accounts. This role is heavily hands-on, with approximately
70% focused on design execution

and
30% on marketing implementation and strategy

. You will balance design leadership with direct execution, ensuring that our creative output not only looks exceptional but also drives measurable business outcomes. This position is 90% client-focused, requiring someone who is comfortable managing client expectations, presenting creative concepts, and ensuring on-time, high-quality deliverables.

Key ResponsibilitiesCreative & Design (70%)

Lead the design and execution of digital assets, including:

• UX/UI design for applications and websites (with emphasis on Shopify/e-commerce platforms)
• Web and social media banners
• Email marketing templates and campaign creatives
• Marketing collateral across digital channels
• Ensure creative consistency across client deliverables, adhering to brand guidelines and best practices
• Collaborate closely with developers, performance marketers, and account managers to translate client objectives into engaging visual outputs.
• Stay ahead of design trends, tools, and practices to bring innovative ideas to clients.

Marketing (30%)

• Contribute to client performance marketing campaigns (Meta, Google, TikTok, etc.) by supporting creative development and campaign execution.
• Assist with email marketing campaign planning, segmentation, and reporting.
• Provide creative input on client marketing strategies to ensure campaigns are both visually impactful and commercially effective.
• Support the integration of design with performance goals, optimising assets for conversions, CTR, and engagement.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• 5+ years of experience in a creative/design role, ideally within an agency or e-commerce environment.
• Strong portfolio showcasing UX/UI design, digital campaigns, and e-commerce/shopify-related design.
• Proficiency in design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva, etc.).
• Strong understanding of digital marketing fundamentals (email marketing, performance marketing, CRO).
• Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting creative concepts to clients.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with Shopify theme customization.
• Understanding of performance marketing analytics (CTR, ROAS, conversion rates).
• Familiarity with project management tools (Asana, Trello, ClickUp, etc.).

FLAVOUR & FRAGRANCE CREATIVE MANAGER, GAUTENG

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B.Sc. Chemistry/Food Science/Perfumery;(N.D./ B.Tech./ B.Com./BBA Management) ; Leadership skills. The co. is an industry pioneer in sub-Saharan Africa known for their excellent service/ high-quality products and develop/ manufactures flavours/ fragrances for a broad range of products from food/ beverages to household /personal care. They created/defined some of the continent's best-loved brands/ understand the science of fragrance & flavour/ the psychology behind it/ which allow them to craft uniquely appealing tastes / scents. 8-10 yrs exp. in Fragrance & Flavour industry/strong understanding of creative development processes / fragrance/ flavour evaluation/ olfactive & gustatory knowledge/skills. Understanding Fragrance/ Flavour markets advantageous. Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously / prioritise tasks/ meet deadlines/ have excellent written/ verbal communication skills/ ability to effectively present ideas/ influence stakeholders/ strong creative vision/ ability to translate market data to innovative fragrance/ flavour solutions /work effectively with diverse teams/ Perfumers/ Flavourists/ market specialists/ QC&QA/ sales.I.D./ resolve technical challenges re. fragrance/ flavour development. Stay informed re. market trends/ consumer preferences / competitive landscapes/ guide R&D/ I.D. opportunities new fragrance / flavour development based on market trends/ gaps from repertoire / craft tastes/ scent/ develop/ implement fragrance/ flavour R&D strategies/ set olfactive/ gustatory vision for assigned categories / clients. Work with Perfumers /Flavourists/ creative teams/ develop innovative/ winning fragrance /flavour profiles/ translate client briefs to olfactive / gustatory guidelines for Perfumers/ Flavourists/ manage multiple complex briefs from creation to execution/ ensure timely delivery /alignment client brief/ rationalise fragrance/ flavour combinations/ adjust formulations to required RMC / record same. Partner with market specialists/ QC/QA/ Sales / technical teams / ensure alignment/ effective R&D/ evaluate fragrance /flavour submissions /manage stability trials/ trouble-shooting with Lab. Mentor staff / share expertise to develop creative skills/ set up training tests/ samples for Creative Centre/ Q.C/Q.A. teams.Manage raw/ packaging materials storeroom / replenishments from suppliers/ own factory/raw materials expiry/ re-assessments/ order monthly consumables for Creative Centre. Liaise couriers for parcel collections / dispatch docs/ monthly reports to EXCO on Creative Centres' activities. Midrand. G0801 MARIANA /

Join WHECO – Creative Department Manager Opportunity

Are you a visionary creative professional with a passion for content creation, strong leadership skills, and a sharp eye for detail? Wheco is seeking a multi-disciplined Creative Manager to creatively lead campaigns and visual strategy through physical and digital mediums.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead marketing campaigns within the Production and Marketing teams
• Develop creative concepts aligned to broader marketing strategies
• Lead creative outputs across photo, video, design, and social media.
• Create and maintain production schedules and manage project timelines
• Maintain quality assurance and ensure brand consistency across all outputs
• Recruit, guide, and inspire creative talent within the department

Minimum Requirements:

• Proven experience in art direction and creative leadership
• Strong conceptual development and campaign-thinking abilities
• Project management experience and strong organisational skills
• Knowledge of photo and video production (advantageous)
• Experience managing a team and leading cross-functional projects
• Relevant qualification in design, multimedia, marketing, or related field (advantageous)

Take the next step in your creative career with WHECO - where your vision shapes our brand.

Apply now

Company Description
Publicis Groupe is a global leader in communication.

The Groupe is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation.

Overview
The Creative Operations Manager supports the CCO in delivering on creative excellence across Publicis Groupe Africa.

This role is to partner with the CCO to run creative initiatives and projects externally and within the Groupe, year round. It includes the managing of awards submissions and process, tracking key deadlines and budgets, coordinating judging opportunities, and drive engagement with major local and international awards platforms as well as the day to day scheduling and running of the CCO's schedule. The ideal candidate is a team player who is organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting great work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the existing award entry processes across the Groupe, managing timelines, submissions, awards attendance and internal communication.
• Track awards calendars and budgets, ensuring consistent and accurate reporting and spend management.
• Maintain relationships with awards organisers and key external stakeholders both locally and globally.
• Support internal communication efforts around awards, recognition, and jury participation.
• Help drive participation in creative initiatives and sessions that foster a culture of creative excellence.
• Assist with planning and execution of key events and special projects that further the creative ambitions of the Groupe.
• Provide general administrative and scheduling support to Chief Creative Officer.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in marketing or project management
• 2 - 4 years' experience, with some level of creative or advertising environmentexperience is crucial.
• Experience working with creative professionals
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and project tracking tools.

Key Competencies

• Exceptional organisational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities
• Budgeting and financial administration experience
• Self-motivated and capable of working under pressure and to tight deadlines at times.
• Passion for creative work and recognition within the advertising industry

About You

• You're passionate about creativity and excellence in the advertising and marketing world.
• You're a natural organiser who enjoys working behind the scenes to make big things happen.
• You're proactive, detail-focused, and comfortable working with multiple deadlines.
• You communicate clearly and work well with diverse teams.
• You're a team player.

Hoopa Studio is seeking a hands-on Creative Project Manager to drive the delivery of outstanding creative work, coordinating projects from start to finish while managing and mentoring our junior creative team. You will work closely with senior leadership, and a Studio Director who will own the agency's overarching strategic vision and data-led insight, while you focus on making things happen on the ground. You'll maintain high standards, provide structured support, and bring a balance of creative energy and organisational skill to keep both clients and team members delighted.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate and manage creative projects—ensuring a seamless process from brief to final delivery.

Act as the go-to manager and mentor for junior creatives, leading by example and helping to set rigorous quality standards.

Oversee project admin, documentation, and workflow using tools like Plaky and Clockify, supporting the wider rollout of SAP Cloud tools.

Serve as the bridge between clients, designers, and the studio team, facilitating clear communication and timely execution.

Bring creative ideas and inspiration to each project, elevating the work and energising the team.

Assist in preparing reports and deliverables that keep clients and studio leaders updated with accurate, actionable information.

Support a working culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

REQUIREMENTS

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree (preferably in Marketing, Business, or a related field).

3–5 years of relevant experience, ideally from an agency or creative project management environment.

Proficiency with project management tools, especially Plaky; strong Excel/Google Sheets abilities.

Experienced in time-tracking/reporting tools such as Clockify; exposure to SAP/ERP systems a plus.

Practical management, leadership, or team supervision experience.

Valid driver's license and an ability to travel internationally (Cape Town office based).

Reliable attention to detail and a passion for delivering premium-quality work.

Strong communicator - confident, empathetic, and professional with colleagues and clients.

Organised, adaptable, and capable of guiding a creative team with a steady hand.

Additional Qualities:

Strategically aware and data literate, but highly action-oriented - your focus is on execution and empowering your team.

Exposure to the construction sector, specifically decorative surfaces and their associated products, and food solution FMCG product industry is an added bonus.

Assertive yet collaborative, able to drive projects forward while building positive relationships with junior employees.

Eager to broaden your perspective, with an interest in expanding into new markets and growing alongside the agency.

Excited to work in a premium, design-driven environment where your impact will be visible.

Growth:

This role offers excellent potential to step into senior operational and people leadership positions as Hoopa Studios continues to expand. If you're ready to take ownership of creative delivery, lead a talented and enthusiastic team, and shape the agency's next chapter, we'd love to hear from you.

Important
This role requires
full-time availability
, with a
monthly fee of USD $700
under a
Service Contract (Independent Contractor)
arrangement.

A professional level of English, B2+ and French proficiency is required. Apply
only
if you meet these requirements and conditions.

About the Role: Social Media Manager for Snapchat

We are looking for a
creative and analytical Social Media Manager
to lead our team and bring innovative, disruptive ideas that transcend "just marketing." The role requires managing, optimising, and monitoring multiple social media channels to ensure impactful content, growth, and monetisation.

What You'll Be Responsible ForSelect &

• Post: Manage schedules, select content, and post on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat.
• Optimize content: Write compelling copy, check for errors, add captions, and engage with users.
• Video Editing: Execute daily small edits for short-format videos; produce 1–2 long compilations weekly (3–30 minutes).
• Performance Monitoring: Track rights/permissions, monitor performance, analyze data, provide feedback, maintain libraries, and oversee schedules.
• Participate in team strategy meetings and stay up to date with trends.
• Passionate about gossip (ideally the Kardashians)
• Motivated and creative
• Someone who takes initiative and brings new ideas

A Little About You

• French
• English B2+ (required).
• Proven experience managing and optimising social media content.
• Strong writing, editing, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in social platforms and content management tools.
• Creativity, teamwork, and attention to detail.

Competencies

• Translation skills.
• Scriptwriting skills.
• Creative direction experience.

Job Terms & Conditions

• Base Monthly Fee: USD $700
• Payments: In two instalments, the month after services are provided
• Contract Type: Service Contract – Independent Contractor
• Modality: 100% Remote Location
• Languages: English C1+ required; French native

About LXD

• We are a new company striving to create value and innovation for our community, starting with our talent and professionals, which will extend to our clients. To do it, we Link people with ideas and opportunities, allowing them to Xplore new possibilities, passions and resources so they can Discover solutions and new ways to serve people all around the world.

About Xceptor
Data is at the heart of everything we do: Xceptor has been designed around data manipulation in its broadest sense. We source data from wherever it flows. We curate, normalise, validate, repair, and enrich that data so it reaches its destination in a reliable and consistent format. Data coming out of Xceptor is data our clients can trust.

We are recognised as an expert in the Financial Services vertical, which strongly aligns with Business Users in Middle and Back-Office teams. We enable these users to solve their data challenges by themselves, rather than through a technology-led project.

Our mission
is to empower business users within financial institutions to build automated processes that deliver trusted data.

Your Role:
You will be the owner and champion of our brand identity.

In this hands-on, strategic role, you will translate our market-leading technology and unique value proposition into a powerful, consistent, and sophisticated visual narrative across all touchpoints. Your work will be critical in building trust, elevating our market presence, and driving growth.

What You'll Be Doing:
Strategic Brand Leadership (20%)

• Develop and evolve the company's brand strategy, including visual identity, messaging hierarchy, and brand guidelines.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the Head of Marketing and leadership team on all brand-related initiatives.
• Conduct competitive audits and market analysis to ensure our brand remains distinctive and ahead of the curve.
• Manage and protect the brand's integrity across all global internal and external communications.

Hands-On Design & Execution (80%)

• Design & Production: Create high-impact, on-brand marketing collateral including brochures, datasheets, whitepapers, reports, and digital advertisements.
• Presentation Excellence: Expertly design and format complex PowerPoint presentations for client meetings, sales pitches, industry conferences, and internal leadership.
• Event & Digital Presence: Design compelling visuals for event booths, banners, webinars, and social media campaigns.
• Digital Design: Create engaging assets for web pages, landing pages, email campaigns, and digital newsletters.
• Multi-Tasking Mastery: Expertly manage and prioritize multiple concurrent projects from concept to delivery within tight deadlines.

Who we're looking for:

• Minimum 5 years + of experience in a brand and design role, preferably within B2B technology, financial services, fintech, or a related professional services industry.
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop skills essential. Experience with After Effects or Premiere Pro is a strong plus.
• PowerPoint Expertise: Exceptional skill in designing sophisticated, client-ready presentations. Must understand how to structure information visually for maximum impact and clarity.
• Proven Standalone Operator: Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously, self-manage workload, and be the sole design authority within a marketing team.
• Strategic Mindset: Evidence of moving beyond execution to contribute to brand strategy, positioning, and guidelines.
• Exceptional Portfolio: A portfolio that demonstrates a clean, sophisticated, and effective design style across print, digital, and presentation formats. Portfolio must include examples of B2B/complex subject matter.
• Experience of working and managing external agencies.

Diversity & Inclusion at Xceptor
We believe great ideas come from everywhere — and that the best teams are made up of people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. At Xceptor, we're committed to building a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued, and empowered to be themselves.

We know that not everyone ticks every single box in a job description — and that's okay. If you're excited about this role and think you could make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Your unique skills and experiences might be just what we need, even if you don't meet every requirement.

We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or background.

Please note:

• Xceptor works with clients in financial services and our offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of background checks, which includes criminal record checks, and credit reference checks.
• If you have any employment gaps exceeding three months within the last six years, we will request additional information and evidence to clarify those periods.

About Us

We are a vibrant, client-focused natural hair salon dedicated to celebrating and nurturing ethnic hair textures. Our mission is to empower individuals to embrace their natural beauty through expert care, protective styling, and holistic hair treatments. We're seeking a dynamic, experienced Salon Manager to lead our team and elevate our operations to the next level.

Role Overview

As Creative Salon Manager, you will be the heartbeat of our salon—overseeing daily operations, mentoring stylists, and ensuring exceptional client experiences. You'll bring structure, creativity, and leadership to a team passionate about natural hair care.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Leadership

• Oversee day-to-day salon operations with precision and professionalism
• Implement and maintain structured processes for bookings, inventory, and client management
• Manage salon budgets, expenses, and vendor relationships
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations

Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of hairdressers and assistants
• Conduct regular training sessions and performance reviews
• Create and manage staff schedules to optimize productivity and client satisfaction
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and growth-oriented work environment

Client Experience

• Ensure high standards of customer service and satisfaction
• Resolve client concerns with empathy and efficiency
• Maintain a welcoming and professional salon atmosphere

Technical Expertise

• Provide expert hairdressing services when needed, specializing in:
• Ethnic natural hair care
• Braiding (box braids, cornrows, twists, knotless braids, crotchet braids etc.)
• Wig and Sew-in installations
• Hair treatments (moisture, protein, scalp care)
• Protective styling and transitioning support

Requirements

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 5 years' experience managing a salon or similar beauty business
• Proven expertise in ethnic natural hair care, braiding, and treatments
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Proactive, self-starter with a process-driven mindset
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
• Comfortable with salon software and digital scheduling tools

Qualifications

• Accredited Hairdressing Certificate or Diploma (e.g., SETA-accredited or equivalent)
• Business Management or Salon Operations training (preferred)
• Health & Safety Certification (advantageous)
• First Aid Certification (optional but valued)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance incentives
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A supportive and creative work environment
• Discounts on salon services and products

How to Apply

Send your CV, a brief cover letter, and portfolio. We're excited to meet someone who shares our passion for natural hair and leadership excellence.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Salon Manager : 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person