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We're looking for a creative, strategic
Head of Content Creation
to help us tell powerful stories for our fitmom brand, across multiple platforms.

fitmom specialises in high-performance health coaching for thousands of moms through our app and 1:1 programs.

You'll drive our content strategy end-to-end—leading creative direction, producing engaging campaigns, managing the content calendar, and optimizing for reach, engagement, and conversion.

Remote-first
, with occasional in-person collabs (team currently in the
UK
and
South Africa
).

Tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and oversee a cohesive content strategy aligned with our brand voice, vision, and growth goals.
• Plan, create, and manage high-quality content across Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Lead creative direction for campaigns, ensuring storytelling is consistent and impactful across all platforms.
• Manage the content calendar to ensure timely posting and alignment with launches, events, and initiatives.
• Collaborate with coaches, team members, and partners to highlight stories, results, and thought leadership.
• Optimize content for reach, engagement, and conversion using platform-specific best practices.
• Track performance metrics, analyze insights, and refine strategies to maximize audience growth.
• Stay up-to-date with social media trends and incorporate innovative content ideas into campaigns.
• Oversee video and photo production, from ideation to editing and final delivery.
• Manage brand consistency across visuals, captions, and messaging.
• Provide creative leadership and mentorship for content assistants, freelancers, or external partners.

Our business is scaling rapidly, and we plan to expand the team further in 2026 by adding more fitness and health coaches, as well as growing our Social Media and Content Production team.

Job Reference Number: FH-655

Department: Marketing

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.

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

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

These values help us to make our People’s lives easier by creating a culture where people come to work because it’s a place where they can engage in meaningful work, in a supportive environment where they can be the best version of themselves and achieve the remarkable!

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.

• 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.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. We carefully review all applications, and if your qualifications meet our needs, we will contact you within 14 days. If you do not hear from us within this timeframe, please consider your application unsuccessful. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to apply for future opportunities that match your skills and experience.

Overview

NTU is preparing a proposal for: “EU - Zambia Global Gateway” and is searching for experts to support the core team during the implementation of this project.

The overall objective of this assignment is to position the EU as a trusted and reliable partner in Zambia.

Location : Lusaka, Zambia.

Duration : The intended start date is 13/10/2025 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 36 months from this date.

Creative Director

• Master’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or a related field, or in absence of the above, an undergraduate degree in the above mentioned disciplines, with an additional 5 years relevant professional experience over and above the relevant professional experience listed below.
• Demonstrated creative proficiency in graphic design, multimedia production and an advanced understanding of design principles.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English language.

• At least 7 years’ experience in creative leadership roles within advertising agencies, marketing departments or related fields.
• Proven track record of successful campaign development and execution.
• Experience managing creative teams and a strong understanding of market trends and consumer behaviour, with the ability to translate insights into creative strategies.

• At least 5 years of brand development experience including direct involvement in the development and evolution of brand identities for large organisations.
• At least 5 years of experience in conceptualizing and overseeing the execution of integrated marketing campaigns, including digital, print and experiential components.
• At least 5 years proven experience in creating digital content, social media campaigns, and a deep understanding of online user behaviour.
• At least 5 years of experience in managing creative budgets effectively, optimizing resources to achieve maximum impact.
• Demonstrated success in engaging with clients, understanding their objectives, and presenting creative solutions that meet and exceed expectations.
• Experience in the implementation of EU communication and visibility, including the management of the EU’s public image as well as experience working in Zambia will be an added advantage.
• Expert should be based in Zambia.

• If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply and upload your CV via LinkedIn or sent to Due to the large number of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Overview

At The Unlimited, we believe in building brands that move people. As our Creative Director, you’ll lead how our brand is seen, felt, and experienced across every touchpoint. You’ll bring together strategy, design, and storytelling to create work that’s not just on brand but world class. You’ll guide a talented internal team and collaborate with agency partners to deliver creative that inspires belief and delivers a WOW experience.

How You’ll Unleash Impact

• Translate brand strategy into creative that connects across campaigns, content, digital, social, and more
• Set the standard for what great looks like and ensure all creative is distinctive, aligned, and emotionally resonant
• Lead concept development and execution of key brand initiatives
• Collaborate with Product, Journeys, Digital, and Social teams to ensure a seamless brand experience
• Partner with the Head of Brand Strategy and Head of Brand Integrity & Experience to align creative with business goals
• Inspire and manage a small internal creative team, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and growth
• Work with agency and production partners to co-create standout brand work
• Review and approve creative to ensure it aligns with our CI, tone of voice, and strategic objectives
• Streamline creative operations, including briefing, workflow, approvals, and asset production
• Champion the use of templates, toolkits, and design systems to scale excellence
• Stay ahead of creative trends and technologies, especially AI
• Explore tools that elevate creativity, improve consistency, and scale content production

What Makes You Unstoppable

• A bachelor’s degree in design, advertising, marketing, visual communication, or a related field
• At least eight years in brand or creative leadership roles, ideally across both in-house and agency environments
• A proven track record of leading creative operations at scale
• Experience mentoring and managing creative professionals
• Strong storytelling, design, and brand expression skills
• The ability to turn strategy into standout ideas
• Excellent collaboration and relationship-building skills
• A tech-forward mindset and curiosity about AI
• High standards for detail, craft, and creative excellence

We'd love to hear from you!

Since we believe in creative work that disrupts, we are looking for a candidate who is going to embrace modern marketing principles and is a self-starter. Someone who challenges the norm and embodies our philosophy of divine discontent (Never stop chasing brilliance attitude).

For this role we are looking for a Creative Director. Must have 10+ years’ experience.

The successful candidate needs to be a leading light for both clients and agency colleagues; a self-starter with the ambition to match. They will be required to provide a vision, be an inspirational leader and a tenacious salesperson.

To complement the above, we’ll also be looking for:

• Highly conceptual individual (Must demonstrate with at least 5 projects)
• Demonstrate exceptional strategic thinking (Provide 3 examples)
• Must have lead the conceptualization and execution of TTL campaigns and pure digital campaigns (Show minimum of 4 examples)
• Must demonstrate an understanding of digital platforms
• Must demonstrate an ability to use multimedia programmes (Editing, recording etc.)
• Track record of winning international and local awards i.e. Cannes, One Show, Loeries, Clios, Bookmarks etc.
• Show at least 1 international and 1 local gold medals
• Must demonstrate examples of leadership skills & problem solving
• Demonstrate how you’ve previously dealt with conflict
• In-depth working knowledge of existing and emerging technologies & platforms
• A strong understanding of best practice interaction and visual design principles

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Creative Director you will help lead our passionate, multi-talented studio guiding all members to deliver exceptional, integrated concepts to exceed client briefs and expectations.

A Creative Director is a thought leader within the agency, so they can expect to be craft-led, strategically driven, and platform neutral conceptual thinkers with a desire to transform brands by creating beautiful, intuitive, and human-centred products and experiences.

The individual must be tuned into all aspects of South African popular culture and the platforms and media it plays in, as well as have a strong point of view on what it takes to win in this space.

What you’ll do everyday

Responsibilities

• You will lead client agency/client brainstorms & workshops to determine KPI’s, strategic direction and set ways of working to maintain client relationships
• Drive integration, with weighting on digital platforms
• Scope, plan & manage the creative process on projects
• Manage & mentor creative teams
• Work with other disciplines (Strategists, Developers, Media, Accounts, etc.) to ensure cohesive team integration, and alignment with broader business objectives
• Be a champion for innovation on every project you touch
• Play an active role in campaign planning
• Drive real-time optimisation of the digital work in partnership with strategy and media
• Participate in pitches for new business
• Define the direction for overall campaigns
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Generate ideas and sell them into clients and other members of the team
• Mock up creative ideas
• Create across multiple channels
• Consistently produce creative elements against a deliverables list
• Lead brainstorms & conceptualisation
• Oversee the craft. Whether it be the writing, design of an idea etc.
• Compile presentations for clients/figure out new ways of selling
• Attend client briefings & presentations
• Demonstrate thought leadership by keeping updated on industry trends

You’ll also be required to develop the following:

• Good understanding of influencer, Mobile, Podcast, out-of-home, guerrilla, activations and direct marketing
• Great time management
• Demonstrate ability to work under pressure & meet deadlines
• Adept problem solving skills
• Strong communication skills with ability to provide rationales for creative choices made
• Strong presentation skills
• Able to work with team members & delegate effectively
• Understand the client’s business requirements, and understand how our services should be applied to solve business problems

Working knowledge of these tools:

• Illustrator (Optional)
• Photoshop
• After Effects (Would help)
• KeyNote / PowerPoint
• Google Web Designer & DV360 (Would help)
• Facebook Creative Hub (Would help)
• 3D Animation & Production (Would help)

SUMMARY : POSITION INFO :

Please note this position is based in Saudi Arabia, Middle East- Relocation Costs are covered

We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Creative Director to lead and deliver high-impact media productions in support of Saudi Aramco’s corporate communication strategies. This role requires creative excellence, leadership, and the ability to work across various production environments, including live events, industrial sites, and locations across Saudi Arabia.

The Creative Director will collaborate closely with internal messaging teams, management, and stakeholders to produce compelling multimedia content that aligns with Saudi Aramco’s brand and communication objectives.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead, write, develop, and direct media productions supporting Saudi Aramco operations.

Supervise production teams from concept development through post-production to final delivery.

Direct and manage live, non-scripted, and multi-camera productions, including special events and campaign launches.

Develop and manage creative concepts, production schedules, and delivery timelines.

Collaborate with messaging teams and ensure creative integrity across all deliverables.

Mentor and support junior production staff to build internal creative capacity.

Adapt and execute projects in various working environments, including challenging and remote settings.

Perform related duties as needed by the client.

Requirements & Qualifications :

Experience :

Minimum of 12 years in media production, with direct experience as a Creative Director.

Proven track record in corporate, broadcast, and commercial production projects.

Experience in the hydrocarbon sector, Saudi Aramco, or region is highly desirable.

Creative & Technical Expertise :

Strong experience in developing scripts and creative treatments.

Skilled in supervising single and multi-camera productions and directing on-screen talent.

Full understanding of the post-production process, including editing, sound, and motion graphics.

Familiar with professional camera systems, support gear, and current production technologies.

Deep knowledge of copyright, licensing, and clearance procedures.

Soft Skills :

Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.

Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.

Ability to handle creative and technical feedback professionally.

Comfortable working under pressure and in culturally sensitive environments.

Education :

Bachelor’s Degree in Film, Media Production, Communications, or a related field.

Portfolio :

Showreel and / or samples of completed work required as evidence of creative ability.

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 account management teams to align creative outputs with brand objectives.
• Conceptualizing and executing high-quality visual assets for web, social media, and paid ads.
• Managing and mentoring a team of designers, editors, and content creators to ensure excellence and consistency.
• Staying ahead of industry trends to keep our creative efforts fresh, relevant, and competitive.

• You’re a creative leader with a proven ability to develop and execute stunning visual campaigns.
• You have a sharp eye for aesthetics and an unmatched attention to detail.
• You’re highly skilled in photography, videography, editing, and graphic design.
• You thrive in a leadership role, inspiring and guiding a team of creatives to deliver exceptional work.
• You’re passionate about working with major brands and bringing their stories to life.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a senior creative role, preferably within an agency environment.
• Strong technical skills in photography, videography, and editing, with a portfolio showcasing your best work.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to balance creativity and results-driven thinking.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills to inspire and align a diverse creative team.

We’re more than just a workplace. Here’s why you’ll love being part of our team:

• Creative Freedom: Bring your vision to life and lead impactful campaigns for major brands.
• Empowered Learning: Stay at the cutting edge with access to premium training resources.
• Personal Growth Focus: Balance your creative pursuits with support for your personal and professional development.
• Celebrating Success: Your leadership and achievements will be recognized and celebrated.
• Location: Work on-site at our vibrant office. We believe in the power of in-person collaboration.
• Start Date: Immediately
• Salary Range: R25,000 – R55,000 per month (depending on your experience and impact).

Are you ready to lead our creative team and produce extraordinary work for top-tier brands? Show us why you’re the perfect fit by answering the application questions below.

We’re excited to welcome you to Convertico—where your creativity and leadership will shape our future and redefine excellence.

Overview

Are you a visionary thinker with a passion for storytelling, design, and brand magic? Belgotex is on the hunt for a Creative Lead who can inspire teams, elevate ideas, and shape unforgettable campaigns.

Belgotex is Africa’s leading carpet and artificial grass manufacturer. As a soft flooring specialist we design, make, and distribute high-quality broadloom and modular carpets with custom solutions available to the commercial market. Our extensive product portfolio includes luxury and specialist vinyls and artificial grass.

• Better Together: We believe that people inspire greatness. It takes a team to achieve our world class standards, and we can’t do any of this alone.
• We Tread Softly: We are a recognised world leader for sustainability practices, asking less of the planet in all that we do.
• Deep Focus: We are on a journey of vertical growth to deliver specialised flooring solutions to Africa and the world.
• Curiosity: True innovation starts with a desire to explore and achieve the unimaginable.
• Courage: We’re not afraid to ask big questions, even if it means asking more of ourselves.

The Creative Lead is a senior-level designer responsible for driving the visual expression of the brand across all touchpoints. This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on expertise, ensuring all creative output aligns with the brand vision, marketing objectives, and business goals. The Creative Lead will collaborate closely with the Head of Brand & Growth, Marketing Manager, and cross-functional teams to elevate the brand’s presence and impact.

1. Creative Strategy
   • Define and evolve the brand's visual identity across digital, print and experiential channels.
   • Lead creative ideation and execution of campaigns, product launches and brand initiatives.
   • Champion innovation in design, animation and multimedia storytelling
2. Design Execution
   • Produce high-impact design work including digital assets, video content, social media visuals, presentation and product collateral.
   • Apply UX/UI principles to enhance user experience across web and digital platforms.
   • Oversee design projects to support brand and marketing goals.
3. Collaboration & Communication
   • Partner with the Marketing Manager to align creative execution with campaign timeline and deliverables.
   • Work cross-functionally with R&D, Sales and external agencies to support business needs.
   • Present creative concepts and recommendations to stakeholders
4. Project & Resource Management
   • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing strategic priorities with design execution.
   • Brief and manage external designers, photographers, videographers and other creative vendors when required.
   • Maintain an organised digital asset library (Media Library and Sharepoint) and ensure version control.

• Bachelor's degree in design or related field
• 8+ years experience in graphic design with proven leadership in creative roles.
• Strong portfolio showcasing digital design, videography, campaign work etc.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant design tools.
• Experience in fast-paced, brand-led environments with cross-functional collaboration.
• Strategic thinker with a strong eye for detail and design excellence.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Passionate about brand storytelling, digital innovation, and creative leadership.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

• Work Level: Middle Management
• Job Type: Permanent
• Salary: Market Related
• EE Position: No
• Location: Pietermaritzburg

We are looking for a highly skilled and visionary Creative Lead with expertise in graphic design, marketing, and retail branding to drive our creative direction and execution. This role requires a strong strategic mindset, leadership capabilities, and hands-on design skills to elevate our brand presence across multiple platforms. You will oversee the creative process, lead design projects, and collaborate with marketing, merchandising, and digital teams to develop compelling campaigns that resonate with our audience.

• Lead and manage the creative direction for all marketing and retail design projects, ensuring brand consistency across digital and physical touchpoints.
• Develop and execute innovative designs for campaigns, in-store displays, packaging, signage, social media, websites, and promotional materials.
• Work closely with marketing, product, and merchandising teams to align creative strategies with business objectives and seasonal campaigns.
• Oversee a team of designers, providing mentorship, guidance, and constructive feedback to enhance creative output.
• Ensure all visual content aligns with brand guidelines, audience insights, and retail trends.
• Collaborate with external agencies, photographers, videographers, and printers to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, consumer behavior, and competitor branding to bring fresh, impactful ideas to the team.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced retail marketing environment.

• Education : Degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Marketing, or a related field.
• Experience : 7+ years in graphic design, with at least 3 years in a leadership or creative lead role within the marketing and retail industry.
• Software Proficiency : Expert-level skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with Figma or Sketch.

• Strong conceptual and strategic thinking with the ability to translate ideas into compelling visual campaigns.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong understanding of retail branding, visual merchandising, and shopper behavior.
• Experience working with large-scale marketing campaigns, digital assets, and print production.
• Motion graphics, video editing, or animation experience (a plus).

• Experience working in the retail, FMCG, or e-commerce space.
• Knowledge of UX/UI principles and experience designing for web and mobile platforms.
• Understanding of retail consumer trends and shopper marketing strategies.