Career Opportunities at 99C

Description

Our Cape Town office is looking for a Proofreader  to join our Proofreading Team.
Role Summary:

• Proofread and edit all material
• Ensure copy is in line with the style guide of the particular brand (you are working on)
• Translate copy from English to Afrikaans and vice versa

Check the final sign-off of proofs before it goes to print

Requirements

Minimum relevant experience and skills/attributes required:

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Proficient in MS Office (MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint)
• A good command of both English and Afrikaans languages (superb language skills)
• At least 2 years’ working experience in Proofreading and Editing (translating English and Afrikaans)
• Experience in and knowledge of Adobe InDesign (will be advantageous)
• Excellent communication and multi-tasking skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Attributes needed: Ability to work well under pressure, confident, energetic, proactive, reliable, accountable with good follow-through, meticulous with attention to detail

Other:

• Willing to work on alcohol brands
• Flexible to work beyond normal working hours (overtime if and when required)
• Willing to work on-site (at the Cape Town office if and when required)

Driver’s licence with own vehicle

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Description

We’re looking for looking for an AWR Cloud Security Specialist to contract on our development team for a 3 month contract.

In this role you’ll work closely with our talented in-house back-end developer implementing compliance requirements on our AWS environment in alignment with industry best practices and compliance standards.

Requirements

You will be responsible for security measure on products and projects in the cloud as well as play a critical role in protecting the business form security threats, ensuring compliance and regulatory requirements are implemented correctly for all our products in the cloud and creating guidelines and minimum requirements around these areas that all teams will need to comply with.

• A bachelor's degree and five years of related IT experience including demonstrated technical expertise in multiple information security domains, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Security certifications are a plus (e.g. SANS/GIAC, CISSP, CISA, CISM).
• Significant experience with various SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS services, but especially Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Significant experience designing, maintaining, and implementing security controls and technologies in cloud environments.
• Experience with AWS technologies
• Familiar with AWS Security Best Practices and IAM Best Practices from Amazon.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Ability to create comprehensive documentation.
• Ability to work with other teams to implement security goals

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Description

We are looking for a passionate Senior Conceptual Digital Designer with retail client experience, someone with the skill set to capture promotional excitement and breakthrough campaigns for a national retail client. We are looking for someone who is multi-skilled in the Digital Realm to join our close knit team.

Become a part of delivering quality 360 digital campaigns to be proud of; delivering and encouraging award-winning work, from conceptualising integrated concepts through to execution, exceeding client expectations and creatively solve problems effectively. An eye for detail and the 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.

• Our ideal candidate will be a digital and conceptual creative all-star!
• Role includes but is not limited to: 
• Working in a team under the leadership of a Creative Director to conceptualise 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 conceptualisation
• 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

Relevant tertiary qualification

• At least 5 years’ experience as an Art Director/Conceptual Designer in a large/integrated Advertising Agency
• At least 5 years’ previous experience in a high-volume environment
• Experience with digital design across all channels; web design; designing for e-commerce websites; animation and social media design
• Experience in high-volume environments with fast turn-arounds preferred
• Strong conceptual ability preferred
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Critical thinker with creative flair
• A powerful creative portfolio that demonstrates originality, innovation and problem-solving
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, utilise resources, identify and address problems, meet deadlines, and stay within scope
• 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
• Maintain high standards for execution and attention to detail
• Experience in presenting campaigns to creative heads and clients
• Experience working on various brands across various LSMs advantageous

Technical skills/knowledge:

• Web design (landing pages, web banners, etc.)
• HTML (basic understanding)
• Figma
• Art Direction – both Digital and ATL
• Animation (proficiency with Premier Pro or After Effects)
• Digital design across all online channels
• Emailers
• Social Media and Paid Media design experience
• UX and UI Design (basic understanding)

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Description

The Debtor’s Clerk updates and maintains the Company’s Debtor Accounts and is responsible for recovering debts. The Debtor’s Clerk ensures that clients receive their invoices and statements each month, ensures that policies are strictly adhered to and submits financial reports to the Financial Manager. 

Debtors (70% of the time)

Bill price quotes (PQ‘s) in Workbook 

• Receive billing instruction from Client Service to invoice PQ/signedPQ (dependant on client‘s billing process)
• Locate PQ number, if PQ is marked as approved; bill in accordance to billing instruction received; check VAT is charged or not charged(international clients)
• Ensure Date, Inv, PQ, Job, Description, PQ amounts are added and displayed correctly - or as per clients request
• Create Invoice and send to client as per clients billing process

Bill retainer invoices and agency fees 

• Receive retainer schedules and process retainers based on contractual agreements
• Check all amounts tie back to schedules / contractual agreements and finalise and bill to client
• Email invoices and statements to Clients

Chase for payments 

• Update age analysis (debt collecting; reasons for delays in payments and follow up on queries)
• Liaise with Client Service and Managers regarding any outstanding payment issues
• Reconcile Debtor accounts & resolve any queries on client accounts
• Follow up on o/s invoices from clients weekly/monthly
• Mark invoices paid in WB – keep remittances up to date

Exports 

• Check general ledger accounts
• Check Customer detail ledgers
• Do journal entries (when advised)
• Do Customer Recons
• Send Statements to Clients

Cost of Sales (5% of the time)

• Compile information using Tax files
• Ensure invoices are paid before we expense on COS

Cash Book (5% of the time)

• Print /export bank statements weekly
• Liaise with Financial Manager, Creditors Clerk(s) regarding payments that are unclear
• Upload exported excel file into WB
• Allocate payments and receipts in WB to Debtor, Creditor & GLAccounts
• Update Cashbooks weekly

Creditors (5% of the time)

• Process Supplier Invoices / debit notes in WB
• Ensure valid purchase orders are issued
• Balance detailed ledger accounts
• Make sure COS Supplier Invoices are submitted for payment runs
• Request Supplier Invoices / Statements
• Reconcile Supplier Accounts Monthly
• Follow up if Client paid for work done before paying some Supplier Invoices
• Issue remittances to Suppliers
• Follow up on queries (internally and externally)

Adhoc Tasks (15% of the time)

• Complete additional finance tasks at discretion of Line Manager
• Ongoing investment in own development as well as keeping up-to-date with relevant knowledge that will be of value to the team and clients
• Ensure emails are checked regularly and responded to timeously
• Filing / organizing own digital folder in a manner that makes sense on finance server
• Add new clients to WB as per client onboarding form

Requirements

Knowledge, skills and abilities 

• Knowledge of accounting principles (Debtors function)
• Knowledge of accounting principles (Creditors function)
• Knowledge of financial processes and procedures
• Knowledge of auditing requirements
• Ability to use financial systems (Workbook / NAV Advantageous)
• Microsoft Office (basic to intermediate Word skills; basic to intermediate Outlook; intermediate to advanced Excel skills)•Excellent numeracy skills
• Oral and written communication skills (English language)
• High attention to detail
• Checking skills (identifying discrepancies in data or information)
• Planning, organizing, prioritizing and time management skills
• Administrative skills

Personal attributes

• Conscientious and detail driven
• Methodical, organised, structured and systematic
• Ability to work in a pressured environment, proactive and efficient
• Integrity and maintain high levels of confidentiality
• Ability to work independently or in a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills, deadline driven

Years of experience 

• Minimum 3-5 years' Debtors Clerk experience

Minimum level of education

• Matric with Maths and Accounting required
• Other relevant finance qualification required

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Description
We’re a big retail advertising agency looking for a Junior Digital Copywriter. The successful candidate will join a small, experienced creative team on a medium-sized supermarket retail account.

The ideal candidate will be a natural, strong writer with the ability to conceptualise and roll out digital campaigns and touch points. Working under the direction of the Creative Group Head, the candidate will collaborate with designers and art directors and possess the ability to multitask in a face-paced environment without losing his/her sense of humour.  A sound understanding of social media and the digital landscape, and the ability to take ownership of tasks are essential. Attention to detail and meeting deadlines come with the territory.

Requirements
Minimum relevant experience & skills required:

• A relevant tertiary qualification
• A portfolio that reflects creative copywriting abilities (both short and longer copy)
• Experience at an ad agency or in-house marketing department will be advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Easy-going personality and the ability to work in a team

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Description

Our Cape Town office is looking for a Mid to Senior Copywriter to join our Digital Creative Team.

Role Summary:

We are looking for someone who can…

• …lead brainstorms and conceptualization
• …lead the craft and design of an idea, from conception to eventual campaign rollout
• …be an intrinsic part of mentoring and guiding other copywriters within the team
• …bring big-thinking concepts to life in the form of strategic multi-channel campaigns
• …use their creative, conceptual and technical writing skills to work on a large national Retail brand
• …work across various target markets, platforms and channels
• …manage the fast-paced and rewarding environment of retail and/or FMCG marketing
• …keep a cool head and deliver exceptional results whilst under pressure, against fast and tight deadlines and in volume
• …work collaboratively in a team and is resourceful, focused and level-headed.

Requirements

Minimum relevant experience and skills

• At least 3+ years' relevant work experience as a Copywriter in an advertising agency
• Digital experience is required; additional television and radio portfolio is beneficial
• Solid working knowledge and understanding of social content including:
• Paid and Organic Social Media (Meta, Twitter, TikTok, etc.)
• SEO 
• Understanding of TV and Radio (plus other traditional) copywriting
• Strong conceptual thinking abilities
• Advanced level of copywriting

Attributes:

• Detail-obsessed big thinker, passionate and hard-working, self-motivated team player with the ability to grasp a client's strategy and brand, and deliver beautiful, insightful, polished work
• A portfolio that reflects digital and creative copywriting proficiencies
• Understanding of advertising as a selling tool
• Finely honed copywriting skills and knowledge of latest techniques
• Have an understanding of writing for SEO and utilising keywords effectively
• Must demonstrate creative insight and brilliance for client solutions across all media platforms
• Ability to create copy across multiple digital and traditional channels
• Consistently produce creative elements against a deliverables list 
• Attention to detail
• Accept guidance and respond well to criticism 
• Resilient – can accept setbacks 

Technical skills/knowledge:

• Ideally a degree/diploma in Copywriting, Journalism or another relevant field
• Be proficient in using Microsoft software

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Description

Our Cape Town office is looking for a Live Account Executive to join our Client Service Team, working on one of our national retail brands.
 

The suitable candidate will liaise and work with all internal stakeholders on the brand and driving a positive and collaborative relationship with client. Our ideal person will be strategically strong and able to proactively lead clients in creative solutions.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain a strong relationship with the client through excellent work quality and professional conduct.
• Participate and assist in new business development pitches.
• Proactive work ethic is essential and problem-solving mindset is ideal.
• Schedule and arrange client meetings with all relevant parties, including the management of related logistics.
• Ensure that the team, as well as yourself, are well prepared for client meetings.
• Produce accurate and timely contact reports after each client meeting which are detail-orientated. 
• Support office management by drafting effective and timely job briefs and amendments.
• Liaise with colleagues in DTP, creative, production, traffic and other departments to ensure job is actioned.
• Act as supporting point of contact for clients in the absence of other team members.
• Assisting with brief-in, checking and ensuring understanding of briefs.
• Monitor and follow up on all outstanding briefs with clients.
• Ensure that briefs are approved upfront and billed timeously.
• Manage and compile accurate and detailed weekly status reports for internal and external status meetings.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Advertising/Marketing
• 2 years’ relevant experience in a similar client service position, in an Agency environment essential
• Strong admin skills
• Detail orientated
• Enthusiastic/confident/professional/diplomatic
• Team player with initiative and excellent interpersonal skills- good communication skills
• Ability to cope with pressure, meet tight deadlines and handle a wide range of tasks
• Reliable, organised and attentive
• Have a solutions-driven attitude
• Passion for client delivery and service
• Desire to grow in the agency
• Accountable with good follow-through
• Hard-working and proactive
• Ability to research and self-study
• Exceptional time management skills 

Technical Skills/Knowledge: 

• MS Office (MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint)
• Workbook 

Attributes:

• Self-starter who takes the initiative and is able to work independently
• Exceptional organizational and administrative skills
• Detail-orientated
• Must have good time management skills, and be able to prioritise effectively
• Excellent communication skills, respectful and able to nurture and grow relationships
• Willing to learn, a big thinker and team player

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Description

Audits & Health Checks 

• Know how to perform in-depth SEO audits for both technical and marketing departments
• Regularly reviewing and analysing client sites for areas that can be improved and/or optimised
• Able to supply clear and compelling competitor audits/analysis
• Supply complete audit documents with supporting material like segmented URL lists

Strategies 

• SEO Specific strategies; for client brands incl. but not limited to ranking, content, backlinking or KWR strategies
• Supply clear and well-prepared optimisations, recommendations and/or proposals
• Keeping updated on both white hat, black hat, and emerging industry SEO strategies
• Have sound knowledge in all SEO related thought leadership; including but not limited to blog, content, social, influencer, ecommerce, CRM, or technical sites
• Supporting Digital Strategy with Research, Competitor analysis and Campaign Strategy
• Education of clients as well as internal/external stakeholders for effective SEO implementation; as well as creating, managing, and maintaining training material 

Research

• Keyword Research: Identifying powerful keywords to drive the most valuable traffic
• Analysing keywords and SEO techniques used by competitors
• Proactively researching best practices and the most up to date thought leadership available to provide thought leadership and training to others 

Implementation 

• Create SEO content when required i.e., URL Naming Conventions, Meta data, H1 Tags etc. Assist with writing, testing and/or improving powerful calls-to-action to convert visitors 
• Writing and/or editing websites and other content with effective keywords when required
• The creation of templates for copywriters and their brands for various documents to assist with effective implementation of SEO on Website Copy, YouTube Copy and/or other channels as they arise
• Assisting and/or inputting to website structures like Site Maps, User Journeys and/or Wire Framing
• Ability to reach out to toxic back linking sites to resolve and improve quality ranking
• Work well with development, IT, Social departments for effective implementation 
• Good understanding of the SEO limitations of the most common CMS platforms and workarounds thereof

Reporting 

• Reporting skills and data analysis
• Preparing detailed strategic reports that contain clear insights and actions
• Regular Visibility Reports for existing clients and liaise with relevant IT departments for effective resolution and/or implementation  
• Escalate urgent issues with regards to ranking, channel updates, competitor activity or site malfunctions affecting SEO visibility 

Requirements

Key Requirements:

• 5+ years’ experience in SEO (at agency level – organic preferred) 
• Understanding of digital marketing best practices 
• Prior experience in content marketing, content growth and SEO 
• Working knowledge and/or training of search engine optimisation practices 
• Working well in high pressure situations and thinking on the fly 
• Outstanding ability to think creatively and strategically along with the ability to identify and resolve problems 
• Experience managing a team and acting as mentor to more junior staff members  
• Client presentation skills is a must 
• Forge, manage and improve relationships with clients as well as their IT Departments or relevant third parties 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Ability to work within a team and independently 
• Experience with the latest tools, apps and systems relevant to the role i.e., AWR, AHRefs, Screaming Frog, Majestic SEO, SEMRush, GA4 and Google AdWords 
• Relevant Google certifications are an advantage 
• Strong organisational, time management, and analytical skills 
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office programs to manipulate data and create great presentations 
• An understanding of HTML/CSS and JavaScript would be an advantage