Career Openings at 99C

Key Responsibilities:

• Diary Management: Efficiently organize and manage the Managing Director’s schedule.
• Travel Arrangements: Book flights, accommodation, and transportation for business trips.
• Meeting Coordination: Prepare agendas, take minutes, and ensure follow-ups on action items.
• Timesheet preparation: accurate and timely completion of time sheet on the relevant tracking software
• Presentation Preparation: Assist in creating and delivering compelling credentials presentations.
• Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for the Managing Director, handling calls, emails, and correspondence.
• Project Assistance: Support the Managing Director with various projects and tasks as needed.
• Confidentiality: Maintain discretion and confidentiality in all dealings.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum qualification of Matric, Business Administration qualification preferred.
• Relevant years experience in an Executive Assistant role.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, using Macintosh hardware, and other relevant business administration software.
• Creative, strategic, and innovative thinker, with a strong eye for detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a high pressure, fast paced agency environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Dive Deep into AI: Research and compile comprehensive reports on - and evaluations of open-source AI models and the latest AI products.
• Be a Change Agent: Assist the Head of Innovation in driving change by creating impactful training materials for revolutionary AI tools being deployed within the agency.
• Explore the Frontier: Participate in formal evaluations of AI applications across various domains, including image, video, music, and speech generation.
• Bridge the Gap: Simplify and communicate complex technical information to non-technical team members, making AI accessible to everyone.
• Stay Ahead: Keep up with the latest AI trends and advancements, ensuring our team is always at the forefront of innovation.

Learning Opportunities:

• Cutting-Edge Exposure: Gain firsthand experience with the most transformative technology since the internet.
• Skill Development: Enhance your technical writing, research, and change management skills.
• Mentorship: Receive guidance from the Head of Innovation and other experienced professionals.
• Make an Impact: Contribute to pioneering projects and see your work make a difference.
• Future-Ready: Become fully prepared for the future of work in a tech-driven world.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Language Studies, Communications, Technical Writing, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to transform intricate technical concepts into clear, compelling content.
• Passionate about technology and AI.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with AI applications and tools is a plus but not mandatory.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.

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• Our Cape Town office is looking for a MW Through-The-Line (TTL) Art Director to add their creative Digital and ATL skills on the Shoprite Group Franchise sector, delivering and encouraging award-winning work, from conceptualizing integrated campaigns through to execution, exceeding client expectations.
• You will be a ATL creative all-star, with a solid background in digital. Ready to take on the world of retail. You have the skill set to capture promotional excitement and breakthrough designs for multiple media platforms such as web banners, newsletters, social media and website elements, whilst ensuring that the ATL elements, such as print leaflets, Point of Sale, outdoor media and TVC concepts, are just as exciting and ground-breaking.
• As TTL Art Director/Designer, you will be responsible for designing and delivering ATL elements; graphics; websites; logos; social media graphics and banners; static and rich banners; e-mail campaigns and mobi-site animations and GIFs. Our ideal person would enjoy working within a greater creative team.

Minimum relevant experience and skills/attributes required:

• An eye for detail, ability to work well under pressure, as well as being up to date with the latest digital marketing trends, techniques and technologies are essential requirements
• Working closely with the copywriter to generate creative ideas and concepts to fulfill the client's brief
• Producing 'storyboards' (television) or 'roughs' or 'scamps' (print) to communicate ideas to the client
• Gaining an understanding of the target audience and business which the advert is targeted at
• Meeting with the creative director and account managers before presenting ideas to clients
• Pitching ideas to clients
• Working on location
• Attending meetings at production houses and with other directors
• Working in editing suites to oversee the finished product

Requirements

Technical skills/knowledge:

• TTL Art Direction and Design with a strong background in ATL
• Carry out visual and conceptual skills from initial brief to final artwork
• Strong digital design Portfolio
• Strong conceptual ability preferred
• Great presentation skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Committed collaborative team player
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Proficient in: Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator and After Effects a plus)
• Basic Animation a plus
• Digital Design
• Emailers
• Social Media Posts
• Web Banners
• UX and UI Design advantageous, but not essential
• FIGMA

Experience:

• Relevant years experience as a TTL Art Director in an advertising agency is a must
• Experience with ATL art direction and design
• Experience with social media design
• Experience in high-volume environments with fast turnarounds preferred

Qualification:

• A completed Tertiary qualification in Design/Art Direction

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Job Scope includes but is not limited to:

• Working in a team under the leadership of a Group Head and Creative Director to conceptualize and execute campaigns based on both client and internal briefs.
• Present work imaginatively and confidently to clients and senior creatives.
• Be skilled in design and conceptualization.
• Maintain exceptionally high standards for execution and attention to detail.
• Collaborate and communicate well with the team and other departments.
• Have an eternally positive disposition especially when the going gets rough

Requirements

Minimum relevant experience and skills/attributes required:

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• At least 4 - 7 years’ experience as an art director in a large/integrated Advertising Agency
• At least 4 – 7 years’ previous experience in a high-volume environment
• Demonstrated experience with social media design across various social media platforms
• Strong skills in design software such as InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator non-negotiable
• Having worked with stylist and executing briefs to Photographers.
• Experience in digital and experiential advertising advantageous
• Strong interpersonal skills; a team player, persuasive negotiator, positive and innovative thinker
• Maintain high standards for execution and attention to detail
• Highly motivated and a high level of initiative; ability to work independently, in support of the agency’s creative goals and the client’s business objectives

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Description

• We are looking for someone who is passionate about social media to join our close-knit team and become a part of delivering quality 360 digital campaigns to be proud of.
• From stand-alone social, influencer and content tactical initiatives, to fully integrated 360 digital campaigns - you will be working on some of the biggest, most loved brands in South Africa and beyond
• The social media executive is responsible for the delivery and go live of social media jobs against brand strategy. Core to the role is taking briefs from client and working with internal teams (client service, creative, production, strategy, PR etc.) and external suppliers (media partners) to plan and execute work on social media platforms effectively. You will be mentored and supported by experienced social media managers and leaders.
• The ideal candidate for this role has a marketing / agency background and has enthusiasm for the retail industry. They would need to have superior presentation and communication skills and proven hands-on experience making use of social media channels. They would also need stay on top of latest social media trends, interpret data and reports, and apply these insights to the client’s campaigns. In summary, they would need to apply their growing expertise in social media to the work we do for our clients.

Client Service

• Establish and maintain relationships with clients.  
• Manage creative briefs, client feedback and delivery of content.
• Coordinate with team, update status, manage deliverables and meet expectations.
• Set up, manage, conduct, and contact report on client presentations.
• When necessary, manage supplier and/or client billings.

Content & Channel Planning

• Work closely with client & wider client service team.
• Conduct regular research to monitor clients, consumer, competitor, industry, and social landscape/trends activity.
• Create and manage clear communication plans for activity across platforms.
• Create and direct clients content calendars and social posting schedule with best practice in mind.

Content & Channel Administration

• Assist and manage the production process of content on social jobs.
• Effective collaboration with creative, paid media and other relevant departments.
• Scheduling & deactivation of content across channels.
• Ensure effective searchability / tracking / tagging across content.
• Manage client’s creative content bible.
• Be an advanced user in all tech and tools relevant to your role.
• Ad hoc community management when required. 

Content & Channel Performance Management

• Work closely with Strategy department to ensure effective integration of efforts.
• Assist with Channel, Content, Campaign and Health Audits / Reporting
• Assist with Benchmark, Review, Live Listening and ROI Reporting
• Daily performance checks & escalations/recommendations
• Manage Creative Identity of Channel, Content, Templates and Spec sheets.

Department Integration:

• Establish and maintain relationships and/or partnerships with key leverage points that affect social media strategy, management and/or implementation. You’ll need to be able to collaborate and partner in any relevant instances.

This is including but not limited to:

• In-House Departments
• Social Media Platforms
• Paid Media Agencies and/or Publishers
• Influencer Management
• Online Listening & Reputation Management
• Content Marketing & Production
• Technology Development (AR, VR or AI)
• Immerging technology etc. 

Requirements

• Relevant degree in advertising, marketing, social media, communication science or equivalent
• Work experience in Social Media and/or Agency Environment
• Experience in the fundamentals of classical and digital marketing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Public speaking and presentation skills is beneficial.
• Highly organised, strong attention to detail, deadline driven, ability to problem solve and confident in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep understanding of the various digital and Social Media marketing channels
• Experience with retail brands is beneficial.
• Valid, driver's licence and own transport.