14 Team Lead jobs in Pietermaritzburg

Overview

Job title : Creative Lead

Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg

Deadline : October 17, 2025

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

About the Company

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.

Corporate Values:

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.

Purpose of this Role:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Creative Strategy:

2. Define and evolve the brand's visual identity across digital, print and experiential channels.

3. Lead creative ideation and execution of campaigns, product launches and brand initiatives.

4. Champion innovation in design, animation and multimedia storytelling

5. Design Execution:

6. Produce high-impact design work including digital assets, video content, social media visuals, presentation and product collateral.

7. Apply UX/UI principles to enhance user experience across web and digital platforms.

8. Oversee design projects to support brand and marketing goals.

9. Collaboration & Communication:

10. Partner with the Marketing Manager to align creative execution with campaign timeline and deliverables.

11. Work cross-functionally with R&D, Sales and external agencies to support business needs.

12. Present creative concepts and recommendations to stakeholders

13. Project & Resource Management:

14. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing strategic priorities with design execution.

15. Brief and manage external designers, photographers, videographers and other creative vendors when required.

16. Maintain an organised digital asset library (Media Library and Sharepoint) and ensure version control.

17. Bachelor's degree in design or related field

18. 8+ years experience in graphic design with proven leadership in creative roles.
19. Strong portfolio showcasing digital design, videography, campaign work etc.
20. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant design tools.
21. Experience in fast-paced, brand-led environments with cross-functional collaboration.
22. Strategic thinker with a strong eye for detail and design excellence.
23. Collaborative and adaptable, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
24. Passionate about brand storytelling, digital innovation, and creative leadership.
25. Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
26. Must have a valid driver's license.

The Research Lead will provide scientific and operational leadership for AfriClimate AI’s applied research portfolio, guiding the development, fine-tuning, and validation of AI-driven climate and weather modelling tools. The role involves coordinating a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with African and international partners, and ensuring research outputs are high-quality, open, and impactful.

• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of AI-powered, localised climate and weather forecasting methodologies.
• Support the integration of observational data, satellite products, and global reanalysis datasets with AI-based and statistical models.
• Develop benchmarking frameworks for model performance, including bias correction and uncertainty quantification.
• Implement and manage MLOps pipelines for training, deployment, monitoring, and updating AI models in production environments.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams on data collection, model training, and deployment.
• Manage timelines, milestones, and deliverables in line with project objectives.

• Collaborate with meteorological agencies, academic institutions, and industry partners.
• Present research findings at workshops, conferences, and policy forums.

• Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and present at leading conferences.
• Contribute to open-source codebases, datasets, and technical documentation.

• PhD (or equivalent experience) in Meteorology, Climate Science, Machine Learning, or related field.
• Proven track record in AI or statistical modelling for climate or weather applications.
• Experience working with geospatial and gridded datasets (e.g., ERA5, CHIRPS, satellite data).
• Knowledge of numerical weather prediction (NWP) systems and data assimilation.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Excellent communication skills required, including the ability to convey complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong publication record and ability to communicate research to diverse audiences.

• Experience working with African climate datasets and/or in data-sparse contexts.
• Experience with MLOps tools (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow, Airflow, Docker, Kubernetes) for model lifecycle management.
• Proven experience in setting up project workflows and using tools such as Jira, with a strong understanding of agile methodologies, including Scrum.
• Experience in cloud-based ML workflows (AWS, GCP, Azure) and GPU/TPU environments.
• Expertise in bias correction, ensemble forecasting, and probabilistic skill assessment.
• Experience in engaging with policy and decision-making communities.
• Familiarity with open science and FAIR data principles.

AfriClimate AI is a grassroots research organisation advancing climate resilience in Africa through open, community-driven AI research. We focus on developing region-specific datasets, tools, and methodologies to bridge the gap between global models and local needs, supporting equitable and actionable climate solutions across the continent.

• Mission-driven impact : Contribute to climate resilience and equity across Africa through open, locally grounded research.
• Flexible, remote-first work : Collaborate with an international network while working from anywhere in Africa.
• Leadership & visibility : Represent AfriClimate AI in high-level forums, co-author publications, and influence global conversations on AI for climate.
• Open science ethos : Work in a fully open-source, community-driven environment that values transparency, reproducibility, and shared ownership.
• Professional growth : Access mentorship, attend leading conferences, and shape the future of climate AI research in the Global South.
• Collaborative culture : Join a multidisciplinary, values-aligned team working at the intersection of science, technology, and social impact.
• Travel opportunities : Participate in key events, workshops, and field collaborations across Africa and beyond.
• Competitive compensation : Receive a salary package that reflects your expertise, with flexibility for different levels of experience and location.

Overview

We’re helping a growth-focused marketing agency find a Performance Marketing Lead to own and evolve their entire performance marketing function. You’ll design and deliver scalable, ROI-driven campaigns for startups, Healthtech, Fintech, HR tech, Climatech, and other purpose-driven brands across the UK, US, and Europe.

Part-Time: ~10–20 hours/week (with potential to scale)
Schedule: UK hours with some US overlap
Location: Fully Remote (PH & SA candidates welcome)
Engagement: Independent Contractor
Monthly rate: Open, depending on level of experience

• Build and manage end-to-end campaigns across Google , Meta , LinkedIn , and other platforms

• Design and implement reporting frameworks and ROI dashboards for each client

• Own monthly and quarterly performance planning aligned with client growth strategies

• Translate data and insights into executive-level recommendations for clients

• Collaborate with design, content, and strategy teams to guide ad creative and copy

• Oversee market research for new clients (delegating and quality-checking when needed)

• Support the sales process by contributing to pricing and scope for new retainers

• Leave behind scalable systems and processes to grow the performance marketing function

• 3–5+ years of performance marketing experience in an agency or startup environment

• Hands-on expertise with Google Ads , Meta Ads , and LinkedIn Ads

• Strong understanding of CAC, CPL, ROI , and attribution metrics

• Proficiency in reporting dashboards and translating data into actionable insights

• Track record of driving measurable revenue growth for clients

• Ability to own a function , build scalable workflows, and work autonomously

• Collaborative mindset and clear communication across teams

• Experience mentoring or leading a performance marketing team

• Familiarity with landing page optimization or no-code tools (Webflow, Framer)

• Background in SaaS, climate, or healthtech campaigns

• Copywriting or ad creative strategy skills

You know that feeling when you scroll a website, and all you see are missed opportunities?

The buttons are in the wrong place.

The headlines don’t grab attention.

The flow is all wrong.

And you just know, with your design skills, you could turn that mess into a money-making machine.

If that sounds like you, and you know your way around Figma, GoHighLevel, and WordPress, keep reading…

Because this opportunity might be exactly what you’re looking for…

Who We Are & What We Do

Future Famous isn’t your typical South African Digital Marketing Agency.

We have one obsession: to make our clients more money than they spend with us.

We do this by crafting direct response campaigns.
Our secret?

The Lead Machine – our system where powerful design meets smart copy and automation.

The Position: Graphics Designer

This isn’t just about making things look pretty (though that’s important).

We need someone who can take a brand’s identity and turn it into landing pages that look amazing AND convert.

Here’s what you’ll really do:

• Take client brand guidelines and turn them into stunning landing pages
• Design beautiful, conversion-focused pages in Figma
• Build these designs perfectly in GoHighLevel and WordPress
• Create scroll-stopping ad designs that grab attention and drive action
• Keep our projects moving smoothly in Asana

Must-Have Skills:

• Strong web development and landing page design skills
• Experience building in GoHighLevel and WordPress
• Understanding of what makes landing pages convert
• Ability to stick to brand guidelines while making pages pop
• You can look at a brand’s CI and instantly know how to make it shine online
• You love turning brand guides into high-converting landing pages and ads
• You can take your Figma designs and build them perfectly in GoHighLevel or WordPress
• You get excited about creating ads that make people stop scrolling
• You’re great at keeping projects organized in Asana

Your Daily Adventures:

• Turning brand CI into conversion-focused landing pages
• Designing in Figma, then building in GoHighLevel and WordPress
• Creating ad visuals that demand attention
• Managing projects and deadlines in Asana
• Working with our copy team to make sure everything flows

The Future Famous Perks:

• Full remote work freedom
• Learn the secrets of direct response design
• Real career growth opportunities
• Salary R20k – R45k (based on experience)
• A team that’s serious about results (but knows how to have fun)

Ready To Create Some Magic?

If you’re thinking “Finally, a design role that combines creativity AND results,” here’s your next move:

• Hit the link below
• Lets do this!

Position – Lead Graphics Designer

Salary – R20k – 45k ( Experience Dependant )

Purpose of your role as an Engineering Team Lead

As an Engineering Team Lead, you will be working alongside other engineers and collaborating with product stakeholders, making sure work is planned, delivered incrementally, and with quality built-in. You will support and coach other engineers, actively enabling them to grow based on their particular interests.

Our tech stack

• TypeScript, Node.js, React, Golang, PSQL
• GraphQL, REST
• Pulumi, AWS, Vercel, Cloudflare, Fastly, New Relic, Github actions

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate closely with product stakeholders to prioritize and plan projects that add real value to our users
• Work with the team on strategy and execution, delivering testable, maintainable, and high-quality solutions
• Help engineers identify and grow in their areas of interest by coaching, mentoring, and giving timely feedback
• Participate in and identify architectural improvements, prioritize and act on them
• Bring creative ideas and expertise to the table, having a real impact on our product and engineering practices
• Work in an environment that supports your individual growth

Expectations timeline

1 Month

You have gone through different onboarding sessions covering our product, current architecture, and relevant services we run on production, learned about the company’s origin and current vision, and met colleagues from different departments as part of onboarding as well as weekly virtual social events.

You’d have started to get to know your teammates, learned how we work daily and contributed to our codebase.

3 Months

You will be familiar with most concepts related to our product and worked alongside your teammates to deliver features and improvements on production successfully.

You’d have had a few 1:1s with your team members to check in on how things are going and you will have collaborated with fellow engineers to improve our architecture and developer experience.

6 Months

You will have made solid contributions to our product and stack, influenced our ways of working, shared knowledge and previous experiences, helping substantially with important decision-making.

What we expect from you:

• 8+ years of backend development experience, ideally using Golang
• Experience writing testable code, following best practices and design patterns when applicable
• Experience developing APIs, ideally using GraphQL and/or REST
• Mindful about performance and able to measure it meaningfully
• Strong expertise in analyzing product requirements and creating technical designs
• Experience mentoring and coaching other teammates to grow and improve continuously
• At least 2 years of experience leading a team, covering people and delivery management
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to take ownership, but also ask for help and advice when needed
• Openness to feedback and willingness to learn, reflect, and grow within the organization
• Experience in successfully driving technical, business, and people-related initiatives that improved productivity, performance, and quality

The Process

• Intro call with Talent Acquisition
• Hiring Manager Interview
• Technical Interview
• Team Fit call
• Reference Check and Offer

The response time is usually within 1-2 week for each step. You could expect some alterations when necessary.

About us

At Hygraph we’re building the leading GraphQL Federated Content Platform. Our goal is to enable developers and content operators to create, enrich, unify, and deliver content across platforms seamlessly. We are trusted to manage content for teams from over 50,000 organizations like Telenor, Burrow, Gamescom, and Shure. With over $10M in funding from OpenOcean, Peak, and Paua Ventures, you will be part of a remote-first and globally distributed team of over 60 colleagues, committed to working collaboratively, transparently, and passionately.

Hygraph is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring people with diverse backgrounds. We believe that diversity, unique experiences, qualities, and different cultures enrich our workspace’s productivity and promote innovation and creativity.

LifeCheq is transforming financial advice across emerging markets through our cutting-edge technology platform. As Africa's largest digital advice platform, we empower over 8,000 financial advisers to deliver holistic, personalised financial planning to the underserved mass affluent market.

Our holistic financial advice platform has achieved remarkable results in driving record adviser productivity for our partners. Backed by leading investors, we're expanding across Africa and Southeast Asia.

We're not just a technology company - we're building the infrastructure for a new category of financial services with a mission to create one million sustainable middle-income jobs for financial advisers.

We're launching our Accredited Adviser Program (APP)- an ambitious initiative to add several thousand productive advisers over the next two years that will be placed with our distribution partners. As Adviser Growth Lead , you'll spearhead the adviser recruitment and activation engine that powers this transformation.

This isn't a traditional product or marketing role - it's an entrepreneurial growth mission where you'll build adviser acquisition systems from the ground up, blending scientific rigor with creative hustle to unlock untapped talent pools across South Africa.

Own the Adviser Acquisition Funnel

Design and execute multi-channel growth strategies to massively scale LifeCheq's adviser program

Build and optimize the complete funnel from lead generation through training and placement with franchise partners

Run data-driven experiments across digital campaigns, referral programs, and real-world events

Drive Multi-Channel Campaigns

Execute innovative online/offline campaigns targeting career-changers with the right core skills

Leverage social media, partner networks, community events, and search to generate robust pipelines

Continuously test and optimize channels for maximum conversion and ROI

Build Thriving Adviser Communities

Create engaging forums, mentorship programs, and recognition events that drive retention and referrals

Foster a sense of mission and belonging that makes our program aspirational

Travel regularly to major metros for career fairs, info sessions, and recruitment events

Optimize Through Data

Apply hypothesis-driven approaches to identify funnel drop-off points and opportunities

Build predictive models and run A/B tests on campaigns, landing pages, and email sequences

Report on key metrics and ROI to senior leadership

Cultivate Strategic Partnerships

Collaborate with industry associations, career transition programs, and educational institutions

Work closely with internal teams (Product, Training, Key Account Managers) and franchise partners

Negotiate partnerships that unlock high-quality adviser talent pools

Essential Experience

5-10 years in growth, marketing, or business development, preferably in startups or fast-growth environments

Proven track record of building something new from scratch and driving user/revenue growth

Hands-on experience with digital marketing campaigns (Facebook/Instagram Ads, Google Ads, email marketing, CRM)

Core Skills

Analytical & Creative : Equal parts data scientist and creative marketer - comfortable with Excel modelling and campaign design

High-Energy Builder : Entrepreneurial spirit with relentless drive to achieve ambitious goals

Campaign Expertise : End-to-end campaign management across multiple channels, including community-based growth strategies

Collaboration : Excellent interpersonal skills with experience working cross-functionally and managing external partnerships

Must-Haves

South Africa-based (Cape Town, Johannesburg, or Durban preferred) with willingness to travel within SA

Valid driver's licence and comfort with field engagements across the country

Passion for our mission of democratising financial advice

Thrives in fast-paced, experimental, remote-first culture

Impact & Growth

High-ownership role with visible platform to drive transformative change

Equity participation to share in the upside you create

Direct involvement in strategic decision-making processes

Flexibility & Support

Remote-first culture with async-optimized work

Competitive salary with medical and insurance benefits

Parental leave and flexible time-off policies

Team & Culture

Collaborative, mission-driven team passionate about financial inclusion

Regular team off-sites and potential international travel opportunities

Culture of excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement

This is a permanent, full-time position.

Senior Content & Campaigns Marketing Lead

Team: Growth / Marketing
Type: Full-Time, Remote (Americas Time Zones Preferred)
Reports To: Director of Marketing

We’re hiring a Senior Content & Campaigns Marketing Lead to own and execute our lifecycle content strategy. This includes everything from planning editorial calendars to shipping high-impact campaigns across email, SMS, and paid social. You'll manage production of copy, visuals, and video—while keeping everything on track, on brand, and performance-optimized. This is a hands-on leadership role with a strong focus on growth.

If you love blending creative output with marketing performance, this is your opportunity to lead both message and impact.

• Manage a 90-day content calendar spanning email, in-app messaging, and paid remarketing
• Write and delegate high-performing content including copy, visuals (Canva/Figma), and short-form videos (CapCut/Adobe)
• Execute campaigns in HubSpot or HighLevel and ensure tracking/reporting is accurate
• Collaborate with Product and Sales to align messaging with feature launches and business goals
• Track content performance, make data-backed optimizations, and share insights with stakeholders
• Mentor two junior marketers; provide regular feedback and conduct skills development sessions
• Explore new AI tools to improve creative output, scale content, and drive faster delivery

• 3+ years of experience in content-driven marketing roles with lifecycle or campaign ownership
• Strong portfolio of email, video, and visual content that contributed to measurable marketing goals
• Familiarity with HubSpot or HighLevel for launching and tracking campaigns
• Proficiency with Canva/Figma, CapCut or Adobe, and Sheets for reporting
• Experience managing editorial calendars and junior marketers or freelancers
• Exceptional writing and editing skills in English; Spanish or Portuguese is a plus

• Audit content library and identify gaps across the lifecycle
• Launch a multi-touch nurture campaign focused on increasing engagement and conversion
• Standardize campaign creation workflows and train junior marketers on execution
• Deliver a monthly campaign performance report with key learnings and optimization ideas

Overview

As the Team Lead, Learning and Development , you’ll play a vital role in ensuring smooth collaboration within the Instructional Design Team, your departmental colleagues, as well as subject matter experts and stakeholders in other departments. You will lead the coordination of project timelines, manage approvals, facilitate communication, and support the overall workflow of our learning programs. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on structured planning, strong communication, and turning goals into actionable steps for the team.

• Plan learning design projects with instructional designers, ensuring timelines, responsibilities, and deliverables are met, while fostering a positive, collaborative team environment.


• Translate project plans into clear task lists, assigning responsibilities and monitoring progress across the team.


• Serve as the main point of contact for other teams and stakeholders, building positive relationships, ensuring clarity, and aligning expectations throughout the project lifecycle.


• Organize and track the status of project approvals and reviews, proactively following up to keep workflows moving.


• Support people management functions such as assigning projects based on skills fit, monitoring capacity, and escalating bottlenecks where needed.


• Develop and manage a limited number of your own e-learning projects as an instructional designer.


• Support broader communication efforts – planning training launches, crafting clear, engaging messaging for both internal teams and client-facing audiences.


• Contribute to process improvements that enhance team collaboration and the scalability of INFUSE Academy operations.

• Minimum 3 years of Mid-/Senior-level ID role experience or similar role within the L&D department.


• 1+ year of experience in team coordination, leadership, or project management within learning or related fields.


• Strong AI literacy. Experience with creating custom GPTs and scaling solutions across teams is a strong advantage.


• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with experience in managing change within teams.


• Stakeholder Management – ability to effectively network & build relationships internally & externally


• Highly organized with a proactive mindset and strong attention to detail.


• Comfortable adjusting plans based on shifting priorities.


• A team player who can keep things moving while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment.


• Impeccable English oral and writing skills.

• A dynamic and supportive team environment focused on innovation in learning.


• Meaningful involvement in training initiatives with global impact


• Career growth potential within a fast-paced, purpose-driven team.


• Possibility to learn cutting-edge e-learning tools and approaches.


• Access to high-quality professional development resources and marketing insights.

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