Head of Social & Digital at Publicis Groupe

Overview

• LePub Johannesburg is seeking a dynamic and visionary Head of Social and Digital to lead and elevate our digital and social media output across key clients. This hybrid role blends creativity, strategy, operations, and hands-on execution. The successful candidate will be a natural leader, capable of inspiring and managing a team of five social specialists while providing digital guidance to lead creatives.

Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of five social media professionals.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance culture.
• Provide clear direction and feedback to ensure consistent quality of output.

Creative & Strategic Guidance

• Partner with lead creatives to shape digital-first ideas and campaigns.
• Elevate the creative quality of social and digital work across all clients.
• Translate brand strategies into impactful digital and social executions.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee day-to-day social and digital operations, ensuring timely delivery.
• Implement best practices for workflow, content production, and approvals.
• Monitor performance metrics and optimize campaigns for maximum impact.

Client Support & Collaboration

• Act as a trusted advisor on digital and social strategies for key clients.
• Present ideas, strategies, and performance reports with confidence and clarity.
• Build strong relationships with clients, ensuring alignment with their goals.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in leading social and digital teams within an agency or brand environment.
• Strong creative sensibility with the ability to critique and elevate work.
• Deep understanding of digital platforms, social trends, and audience behaviors.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Track record of delivering innovative, effective, and award-worthy digital campaigns.

Personal Attributes

• Dynamic and adaptable leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about digital innovation and storytelling.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach.
• Confident decision-maker who inspires trust and respect.