Current Opportunities at TBWA\ South Africa

Description

• Minimum of three to five years experience in a Multimedia Designer position within a creative or advertising agency.

Requirements

• Minimum of three to five years experience in a Multimedia Designer position within a creative or advertising agency.

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Description

• We're looking for a seasoned and creative Digital Art Director to join our team!

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a Digital Art Director position within a creative or advertising agency.

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KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

• Assess, co-ordinates and monitor all projects related to selection, acquisition, development and installation of major Information systems.
• Provides advice on evaluation, selection, implementation and maintenance of Information systems, ensuring appropriate investment in strategic and operational systems.
• Evaluates systems to measure their success.
• Reviews all hardware and software acquisition and maintenance contracts, soliciting involvement and participation of other management team members as appropriate.
• Develops and maintains corporate policies and standards aimed at maximizing effectiveness and minimizing costs related to the acquisition, implementation and operation of IT systems.
• Develops, when possible, master purchase or lease agreements for hardware, software, maintenance and telecommunication services.
• Develops and monitors the approved annual operating and capital budgets for information and technology systems.
• Maintains contact with IT suppliers and maintains knowledge of current technology, equipment, prices and terms of agreements to minimize the investment required to meet established service levels.
• Evaluate alternatives, perform appropriate cost benefit analysis, and recommends solutions that maximize effectiveness and minimize costs.
• Commensurate with acceptable risks.
• Manages relationships with vendors for sales, service and support of all information systems and technology.
• Maintains problem logs, documenting system errors or defects.
• Serves as the primary contact to software, hardware and network-related vendors, consultants, and partners.
• Responsible for the technology vision as directed by TBWA Worldwide/Omnicom and planning process that will regularly evaluate existing technology, information systems, and staffing, research new solutions and technologies and recommend changes.
• Responsible for planning, development, evaluation, coordination and management of the information and technology systems for the affiliate, this includes telephones, data storage devices, information management systems, and office automation.
• Develops and enforces policy and procedures in line with TBWA Worldwide/Omnicom to ensure the protection of all stakeholder’s IT assets and the integrity, security and privacy of information entrusted to or maintained by the any stakeholder.
• Taking ownership for the security of the networks and the proactive/timely mitigation of security vulnerabilities.
• Responsible for maintaining and managing an IT Risk Register ? Oversees the linkage between external technology systems and any stakeholder’s IT resources; including systems for electronic data exchange.
• Facilitate, manage and execute the Group’s Cloud-first strategy.
• Recommend changes to software applications based on analysis of their impact to all users requirements in line with TBWA Worldwide/Omnicom.
• Gather and analyse changing requirements of users and develop effective and feasible ways to satisfy user requirements ? Promotes and oversees relationships between the agencies networks, IT resources and external entities.
• Ensures that all information systems and networks operate according to internal standards, external accrediting agency standards, regulatory agencies and legal requirements.
• Develops and maintains the systems architecture, defining standards and protocols for data exchange, communications, software and interconnection of agencies network information systems.
• Co-ordinates and manages reporting needs and data analysis for the stakeholders.
• Ensures that the gathering, processing, distribution and use of pertinent information required by management to make decisions occur in a timely, accurate and cost effective manner. ? Manages the system that provides training and support to end users.
• Develop and maintain system recovery plan in the event of power failure, damage to system.
• Facilitate correction of any system failures, contact point for computer problems.
• Oversee the development, maintenance, and communication of systems documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Manage the Netsurit SLA and the outsourced Netsurit staff.
• Motivate and guide the resources within the broader team and take day to day responsibility for the staff performance and their overall development and growth.
• Ensure quality of delivery of service by coordinating with the various stakeholders, manage issues and ensure alignment across the various outsourced partners.
• Supervises the development and maintenance of user documentation, including complete user manuals, FAQ's and help files.
• Communicates IS/IT plans, policies and technology trends throughout the organisation, including management groups and professional staff.
• Develop, implement and maintain comprehensive user training programme.
• Provide directly or arrange new user training and advanced training for existing users.
• Update documentation and on-line help facilities.
• Ensure compliance with the relevant laws and global standards, including SOX, ISO27001.
• Ensure Business Continuity Plan are in place, testing and reporting.
• Ensure compliance to Data Protection e.g. Protection of Personal Information (POPI) and client contractual agreements including audits.

Requirements
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience and track record as an IT Director or similar leadership role
• Excellent knowledge of IT systems and infrastructure
• Background in designing/developing IT systems and planning IT implementation
• Solid understanding of data analysis, budgeting and business operations Superior analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• A strong strategic and business mind-set
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Recruit, develop, supervise, and evaluate department employees
• Strong in IT governance and compliance
• Must be able to operate both strategically and be hands on (technical support and guidance)
• Familiarity and experience in SAAS / IAAS / PAAS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 7-10 years senior IT position with relevant experience

REQUIRED/ PROVEN SKILLS

• Negotiating with vendors, contractors, and others
• Budget preparation and monitoring
• Planning and organising
• Management and leadership
• Passion for technical innovation
• Taking pride in execution of IT projects
• Communication

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Job Outcomes / Results

• Delivery within scope, timelines, budget and quality
• Delivery of projects following MTN project management way of work and within quality standards
• Acceptance of the various minimum completed project milestones by the project owner/sponsor
• Successful IGTM with no negative impact on supporting channels and/or customer experience
• Reporting on project progress against plan
• Positive feedback from the project owner/sponsor on project close-out
• Management of resolution of issues and risks
• Delivers solutions that reflects the range of project management knowledge/methods/practices
• Adherence to Programme Management Office governance

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Project Management Certification

Experience

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience
• Minimum 3-5 years managing sport sponsorship campaigns for end to end delivery
• Experience in taking products to market (Go to market)
• Experience in Managing complex/cross-functional projects

Additional Skills requirements

• Planning
• Team Building
• Collaboration
• Presentation and communication skills
• Reporting
• Interpersonal
• Telecommunications industry