Job Openings at Salt South Africa

• A fast-paced Johannesburg agency looking for a powerhouse Client Service Director / General Manager to take the wheel of their creative engine. We need an all-rounder who can juggle high-level client strategy with the nuts and bolts of daily operations. You won’t just be managing a team; you’ll be driving the commercial health and cultural heartbeat of a medium-sized agency that thrives on agility.
• You will sit at the critical intersection of client development and operational excellence, ensuring every project is profitable and every client relationship is rock-solid. If you have a “builder” mindset and a reputation for turning complex agency challenges into streamlined success stories, this is your opportunity to lead a top-tier creative team into its next phase of growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Agency Operations & Strategy

• Develop and implement strategic plans for optimized productivity and organizational effectiveness.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and manage all internal processes to ensure tasks are accomplished effectively.
• Review and improve processes, establishing a highly motivational work environment and implementing innovative changes.
• Maintain complete oversight and accountability for the adherence to company standards for excellence.

Client Strategy & Business Development

• Manage high-level client relationships, providing strategic direction and maintaining strong partnerships.
• Create and implement growth strategies in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Seek out opportunities for expansion and growth by developing new business relationships.
• Create strategic proposals to promote agency services and develop new marketing formats.

Financial & Commercial Management

• Take full accountability for financial performance, including profitability and revenue achievement.
• Create quarterly and annual sales forecasts and manage budgetary and resource allocation plans.
• Monitor adherence to commercial processes and report performance to the Managing Director monthly.
• Provide accurate quarterly reforecasting to ensure the agency meets its financial objectives.

Leadership & People Management

• Recruit, onboard, and train high-performing employees across various departments.
• Supervise, motivate, and hold employees and managers accountable for their performance goals.
• Provide guidance and feedback to help team members strengthen specific knowledge and skill areas.
• Resolve internal staff conflicts efficiently and to the mutual benefit of all involved.

Requirements

• 8-15 years of experience in a similar leadership role within a Creative Agency.
• Proven track record of developing and achieving financial plans, including revenue growth and profit maintenance.
• Strong TTL (Through-the-Line) experience with a heavy lean toward digital strategy and execution.
• Strong working knowledge of operational procedures, HR processes, and financial management.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and a strong network within the creative industry.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business management or a related field.
• A calm, methodical, and solutions-driven mindset with strong decision-making abilities.
   

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• This is a chance to step into a high-impact environment where projects aren’t just about delivery – they directly influence how a well-established organisation evolves, operates, and grows.
• You’ll be working on large-scale, meaningful technology initiatives with real visibility across the business. There’s strong leadership in place, clear structures, and the opportunity to own projects end-to-end, not just coordinate them.
• If you enjoy working across teams, driving change, and seeing your work translate into real outcomes – this role gives you that platform.

The role

• You’ll take full ownership of technology projects – from early planning right through to delivery and post-implementation.

This includes:

• Driving projects from concept to completion
• Managing timelines, budgets, risks, and resources
• Working closely with technical teams, stakeholders, and external partners
• Leading cross-functional teams and ensuring alignment across the business
• Overseeing change management on key initiatives
• Ensuring projects deliver real value and meet strategic goals
• You’ll essentially be the person who makes things happen – keeping everything on track while balancing people, process, and technology.

What they’re looking for

• Around 6+ years’ experience in IT Project Management
• Proven experience managing complex, enterprise-level projects
• Exposure to both systems/software and infrastructure projects
• Strong experience managing budgets (R2m+) and project delivery
• Ability to lead teams and manage multiple stakeholders
• Experience working with vendors and third-party partners
• Solid understanding of Agile, PMBOK, or similar methodologies

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• We’re working with a seriously exciting player in the sports, media & entertainment space looking for a Commercial Strategy Manager who can see the gap, build the plan, and drive the money in.
• This is Johannesburg-based and built for someone who thrives in a high-performance, high-visibility environment.

What you’ll own

• Driving commercial strategy across sponsorships and partnerships
• Turning brands + audiences into real revenue opportunities
• Building go-to-market plans that actually land and convert
• Working closely with sales teams to unlock bigger deals
• Spotting trends, gaps and opportunities before anyone else does

What you bring

• Proven experience in commercial strategy / partnerships / sponsorship sales
• Strong understanding of how deals are structured and scaled
• Background in media, sport, OOH, advertising or entertainment
• A proper hunter mindset with strategic thinking to match
• Someone who doesn’t wait for opportunity – you create it

Why this role hits

• You’re not maintaining – you’re building and shaping revenue strategy
• Real access to big brands, big deals and big budgets
• A seat at the table where decisions are made
• Fast-moving, ambitious team that actually delivers

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• Our client is seeking a hands-on Full-Stack Developer to join their team and help build their cloud-based platform. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact for SaaS companies globally.

What You Bring

• 5+ years in Node.js and 5+ years in React
• Proven production experience with microservices architecture
• Strong skills with relational and non-relational databases
• Familiarity with AWS or similar providers

What You’ll Do

• Develop a cloud-based platform using cutting-edge technologies such as AWS, microservices, and containerized solutions
• Participate in architectural decisions, research, and design to deliver scalable and robust software
• Implement backend logic, create intuitive frontends, and integrate with third-party APIs

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Job Description

• Responsible for pre, on-shoot and post- planning all photo shoots.
• Attend briefing and prepared meetings, add value by anticipating what will be required and use initiative in planning in advance and asking all the right question.
• Scouting models and venues or briefing a scout/agent to find.
• Booking, negotiating and securing all crew, venues, gear, menus, permits, models, travel, accommodation.
• Working closely with the shoot production manager to ensure our reputation and level of excellence is delivered at all times.
• Source product if required, collect, deliver to shoot venue and be responsible for product packaging and return post shoot.
• Attend shoots, work alongside the crew to ensure the process runs efficiently and on time.
• Maintain and be the architect of the atmosphere on shoot, reduce stress levels and anticipate hiccups on the ground. Improvise and use initiative, always keeping your eye on the ball.
• Distribute all shoot schedules, crew & model lists and shoot plan.
• Prepare and work within the client’s budget.
• Post shoot reconciliation of all costs, payments and finalise invoice for client.

Requirements

• Must have a matric certificate at least.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• You’ll be very fast and efficient and have incredible attention to detail
• Must be highly organised and remain composed under pressure
• Must be a team player and adaptable yet consistent

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• We’re looking for a Mobile Engineer to design, build, and maintain mobile app capabilities using Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP). You’ll work closely with other teams and backend engineers to deliver high-quality mobile experiences across Android and iOS.

Your Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain mobile application features using Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP).
• Contribute to shared business logic and platform integration layers across Android and iOS.
• Participate actively in technical discussions, sprint planning, and estimation sessions.

Must-Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience in software engineering.
• 3+ years of professional software development experience, with solid hands-on experience in mobile engineering.
• Solid experience building production mobile applications.
• Experience working in cross-platform or shared-code mobile environments