Current Vacancies at SMD Technologies

• We are seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Digital Campaign Manager to join our growing team. This individual will be responsible for developing, executing, and optimizing digital marketing campaigns across various channels to achieve return on investment (ROI) and return on ad spend (ROAS) targets. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background and a proven track record of maximizing campaign performance.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive digital marketing strategies to meet or exceed ROI/ROAS targets.
• Manage and optimize campaigns across multiple channels, including paid search, display, social media advertising, retargeting, and onsite marketplace campaings.
• Continuously analyze and monitor campaign performance, making data-driven decisions to improve results.
• Conduct keyword research, audience targeting, and competitor analysis to identify new opportunities for growth.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to create compelling ad copy, landing pages, and other marketing materials.
• Maintain a deep understanding of industry trends and best practices, staying up-to-date with new tools, platforms, and strategies.
• Regularly report on campaign performance, providing insights and recommendations for ongoing improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with overall business goals and objectives.
• Manage budgets and monitor spend to ensure maximum efficiency and return on investment.
• Continuously test and optimize ads, targeting, and bidding strategies to improve campaign performance.

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• We are currently on the lookout for a junior digital designer and social media manager to join our digital marketing and design team.

In this role, we will ask you to:

Design for promotional reasons including but not limited to:

• Brand campaign assets,
• Social media image assets,
• Email campaign graphics,
• Digital ads like banner ads and social media ads,
• Presentations,
• Animated gifs,
• Animated videos,
• And web design.
• You will be expected to problem solve and be self-starting.
• You will need to be mature enough to self-monitor times, check your own work and maintain consistency.
• You will be expected to work quickly, juggling multiple accounts and tasks at the same time.
• User Interaction/ Website Mockup Design experience (Adobe XD, invision,etc.)

Requirements/must have:

• Degree or equivalent in design
• Two to three years' proven working experience within a studio or agency working specifically with digital design.
• Understanding of storytelling through images
• Understanding of animation and some video editing
• Understanding of website design
• Understanding of best practices for web
• Understanding of HTML, CSS, some Javascript, and Mailchimp
• Working knowledge of Adobe Suite - Photoshop, Premier, Illustrator, AfterEffects and / Indesign.
• Working knowledge of PowerPoint, Word, PDF and Excel.
• Ability to work in a highly pressurised environment.
• PC or Mac Literate

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• We are currently seeking a talented and dedicated Marketing Writer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will work closely with colleagues to conceptualize, strategize, write content, and manage the implementation of various marketing campaigns. Your creativity and attention to detail will help drive the success of our campaigns and contribute to our overall growth. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Conceptualize, strategize, write, and manage the implementation of marketing campaigns, including but not limited to digital campaigns, short and long-form content, and ad scripts/short videos 
• Ensure content aligns with the client's brand and campaign strategy 
• Submit work for approval prior to deadlines, incorporating necessary revisions 
• Collaborate with marketing, production, sales, advertising, product design, and product development team members to plan promotional marketing campaigns 
• Develop and maintain editorial and content creation calendars for various media platforms and outlets 
• Establish a clear vision and voice for various brands 
• Meet with clients to discuss brand guidelines, goals, budgets, and timelines 
• Conduct market research to identify target audience needs, wants, habits, interests, and other factors for creating targeted marketing campaigns 
• Analyze previous successful campaigns to determine best practices and areas for improvement 
• Monitor the progress and success of campaigns, making adjustments or pitching ideas for new campaigns as necessary 

Requirements and Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or a relevant field (or equivalent experience) 
• Exceptional writing, grammatical, and proofreading skills 
• Strong ability to collaborate and work within a team 
• Deadline-oriented and highly organized 

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Job description

• We are currently on the lookout for senior-level packaging designers to join our fast-paced, driven art department.

In this role, we will ask you to:

• Design for packaging and promotional reasons, including mock ups, presentations, DTP, catalogue creation, flyer design, take product pictures, deep etch and retouch for print, repro your work for print and more.
• Brand creation and logo design with CI design knowledge.
• Illustration and pattern making
• You will be expected to problem solve and be self-starting.
• You will need to be mature enough to self-monitor times, check your own work and maintain consistency
• You will be expected to work quickly
• You will need to be able to read die lines and be able to adjust dies according to new sizes
• As a senior on the team you will be expected to perform on a higher level, be more polished, work faster and turn out original designs vs the juniors
• You may be required to mentor and help the junior designers from time to time.
• You absolutely must understand the print process and different methods of printing onto various finishes, transfers, colour separation, print preparation and repro. This is non-negotiable. 

Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent in design
• One to two years' proven working experience within studio or agency within packaging, presentations and layout (DTP)
• Understanding of repro for print - NB 
• Understanding of best practice for print - NB
• Ability to design lo
• Ability to read dielines and amend dies as needed - NB
• Portfolio of packaging work
• Working knowledge of Adobe Suite
• Working knowledge of PowerPoint, Word, PDF and Excel.
• PC or Mac Literate

Advantageous: 

• 3D design skills using Blender

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• This role requires a financially minded individual who can handle specialized projects from start to finish on behalf of the managing director.  The role has a direct line reporting to the Special Projects Manager
• The roles and responsibilities include, inter alia, planning, developing, implementing and evaluating programs and projects, coordinating project activities, collaborating with project team members, developing measurable project goals and objectives, and monitoring progress toward achievement.

Responsibilities: 

• Create, manage, monitor and track projects.
• Conduct program reporting, project management and data analysis:
• Assess, plan and implement special projects under the direction of the special projects manager
• Compile reports and summaries of work
• Update, check and complete records, forms and documents
• Conduct data analysis and create reports and spreadsheets in excel based on project needs and deliverables and make recommendations for change.
• Administrative support related to project management.

Key skills required:

• ability to create and manage budgets
• advanced in Excel.
• independent thinker;
• attention to detail;
• ability to work independently and in a team;
• analytical abilities
• ability to prioritise work;
• ability to work well under pressure;

Required qualifications:

• BCom or similar qualification.

Desired experience:

• at least 3 years working experience as a project specialist/manager or equivalent

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Security Manager Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement security policies, protocols and procedures
• Control budgets for security operations and monitor expenses
• Co-ordinate and supervise security officers and guards
• Attend meetings with other managers to determine operational needs
• Plan and co-ordinate security operations for specific events
• Co-ordinate staff when responding to emergencies and alarms
• Review reports on incidents and breaches
• Investigate and resolve issues
• Create reports for management on security status
• Analyze data to form proposals for improvements (e.g. implementation of new technology)

Job requirements and Skills

• Proven experience as security manager or similar position
• Experience using relevant technology and equipment (e.g. CCTV)
• Experience in reporting and emergency response planning
• Excellent knowledge of security protocols and procedures
• Solid understanding of budgeting and statistical data analysis
• Working knowledge of MS Office
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
• Committed and reliable
• High school diploma; Further education in security administration or similar field will be an asset

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• We are seeking a dynamic and driven Business Assistant to join our team! As the Business Assistant, you will be responsible for handling administrative tasks, meeting with customers and taking over leadership responsibilities in the absence of the division head. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is comfortable taking initiative and can balance multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail. The position presents extensive opportunities for growth in a fast-paced, high-growth company with a team of over 500 employees. The role will be focused on the furniture category within the retail market and may extend further into other product categories as opportunities arise.

Responsibilities:

• Manage administrative tasks such as scheduling, and data entry.
• Develop and implement business growth strategies to increase revenue and market share.
• Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities and competition.
• Meet with existing customers to build relationships.
• Assist with marketing and advertising campaigns.
• No cold calling required.

Qualifications:

• Attention to administrative and product detail is crucial.
• Tertiary education is preferential.
• Proven experience in administrative support, business development, or sales.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft excel and Power Point

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Requirements:

• Great communication skills
• Smart phone/Tablet
• Matric pass
• 2+Years retail experience
• Under 29
• Able to work weekends

Job Spec:

• Merchandising
• Promoting
• Reporting on in-store activates and general feedback
• Building relationships with store management
• Reaching targets
• Negotiating space
• Sales Driven
• Retail hours 6 days per week

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• Key Account Administrator are primarily assisting their delegated Key Accounts Manager and Key Accounts Executive with daily, weekly, and monthly administrative tasks. Key Account Administrator will work directly with our office staff to ensure all administrative tasks are efficiently and effectively implemented.

Requirements

Key competencies:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• The ability to manage multiple tasks at once
• Wide breadth of experience managing clerical responsibilities
• Excellent professional business communications and etiquette

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accurate data capture and analysis
• Accurate creation and timely completion of reports
• Client relations and liaison
• Order capturing and processing; from receipt to delivery
• Following up on orders and client requirements
• Providing feedback internally and externally
• Keeping accurate and up-to-date filing systems
• Evaluation of clientele needs
• Visiting stores monthly to submit up-to-date reports
• Acting as professional PA to assigned Manager / Executive
• Updating client listings
• Assist in preparation of presentation materials
• Assisting in the preparation for meetings with clients
• Keeping a designated section of the show room clean and updated
• Capturing and submission of minutes from meetings
• Plan and schedule meetings, presentations, and other office-related events
• Sending reminders regarding upcoming appointments
• Suggest changes to office task workflow to improve efficiency
• Answer phones in a professional manner and direct calls to appropriate persons or take detailed messages
• Manage communication of information in and out of the office; including but not limited to letters, emails, memos, etc.; and prepare outgoing mail and packages for executives
• Monitor and maintain office equipment; both allocated and shared
• Ensure office is kept clean and organized at all times
• Respond to and observe direct instructions as they are received
• Adhere to and meet deadlines that are communicated
• Maintain positive and professional staff and client relationships
• Support office staff and executives with general operational tasks
• Adhering to and meeting all objectives as specified via monthly KPI appraisals
• Requirements and Qualifications:
• Professional administrative experience
• Valid SA driver’s license and own functional car
• Strong matric and/or tertiary study results (relevant NQF8 or Bachelor’s Degree preferred)
• Excellent English communication skills; spoken, written and comprehension
• Fast, proficient, and accurate typist and/or data capture
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Suite and other administrative programs
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel proficiency
• Excellent customer service skills
• Self-starter who works well independently
• Ability to prioritize given tasks and work efficiently towards completing them
• Familiar with common office equipment (printers, copier, fax, etc.)
• Detail-oriented and exceptional organizational skills
• Experience with complex file management
• Strong problem solver and analytical thinker
• Professional demeanour

Qualifications/Experience:

• At least 1-2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience within the FMCG food industry. 
• Degree or Diploma in any related field (advantageous).
• Have strong Analytical skills with good knowledge of Excel.

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• Key Account Administrator are primarily assisting their delegated Key Accounts Manager and Key Accounts Executive with daily, weekly, and monthly administrative tasks. Key Account Administrator will work directly with our office staff to ensure all administrative tasks are efficiently and effectively implemented.

Requirements

Key competencies:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• The ability to manage multiple tasks at once
• Wide breadth of experience managing clerical responsibilities
• Excellent professional business communications and etiquette

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accurate data capture and analysis
• Accurate creation and timely completion of reports
• Client relations and liaison
• Order capturing and processing; from receipt to delivery
• Following up on orders and client requirements
• Providing feedback internally and externally
• Keeping accurate and up-to-date filing systems
• Evaluation of clientele needs
• Visiting stores monthly to submit up-to-date reports
• Acting as professional PA to assigned Manager / Executive
• Updating client listings
• Assist in preparation of presentation materials
• Assisting in the preparation for meetings with clients
• Keeping a designated section of the show room clean and updated
• Capturing and submission of minutes from meetings
• Plan and schedule meetings, presentations, and other office-related events
• Sending reminders regarding upcoming appointments
• Suggest changes to office task workflow to improve efficiency
• Answer phones in a professional manner and direct calls to appropriate persons or take detailed messages
• Manage communication of information in and out of the office; including but not limited to letters, emails, memos, etc.; and prepare outgoing mail and packages for executives
• Monitor and maintain office equipment; both allocated and shared
• Ensure office is kept clean and organized at all times
• Respond to and observe direct instructions as they are received
• Adhere to and meet deadlines that are communicated
• Maintain positive and professional staff and client relationships
• Support office staff and executives with general operational tasks
• Adhering to and meeting all objectives as specified via monthly KPI appraisals
• Requirements and Qualifications:
• Professional administrative experience
• Valid SA driver’s license and own functional car
• Strong matric and/or tertiary study results (relevant NQF8 or Bachelor’s Degree preferred)
• Excellent English communication skills; spoken, written and comprehension
• Fast, proficient, and accurate typist and/or data capture
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Suite and other administrative programs
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel proficiency
• Excellent customer service skills
• Self-starter who works well independently
• Ability to prioritize given tasks and work efficiently towards completing them
• Familiar with common office equipment (printers, copier, fax, etc.)
• Detail-oriented and exceptional organizational skills
• Experience with complex file management
• Strong problem solver and analytical thinker
• Professional demeanour

Qualifications/Experience:

• At least 1-2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience within the FMCG food industry. 
• Degree or Diploma in any related field (advantageous).
• Have strong Analytical skills with good knowledge of Excel.