Vacancies at Hollywoodbets

Responsibilities

• Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.
• We have an amazing opportunity for a Traffic Coordinator. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?
• The successful candidate will be responsible for tracking and circulating information, creating schedules for the timely delivery of graphic assets (Design, Video and Copy) and identifying potential issues that may disrupt work schedules within the internal creative department.

With Hollywoodbets You Will:

• Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.
• Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.
• Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.
• You Bring:
• 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role
• 1-2 years’ experience in creating schedules and project management
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• A Valid Driver’s License

Advantageous:

• A relevant Diploma/Degree within the related field
• Experience within a multimedia environment
• Trello/Project Management systems-amongst others
• Good understanding of multimedia (Design, Video and Copy) related processes.

What You’ll Do for The Brand:

• The role may include but is not limited to:

Responsibilities:

• Interpret all correspondence, and check all incoming client briefs, ensuring that there is sufficient information received from clients.
• Regulate workflows by loading job cards/briefs onto Trello or have a good understanding of project management systems.
• Assign projects to designers, copywriters, videographers, photographers, animators and studio bookings, based on their availability.
• Reviewing timelines and schedule changes with team members, team leaders and the designated HOD for Design, Video or Copy.
• Understand departmental (Design, Video and Copy) workflows and processes.
• Manage the job cards daily to ensure that each brief is attended to timeously, and deadlines are adhered to.
• Compile task schedules and/or reports as per operational requirements.
• Communicate clearly with clients and team members and ensure that all stakeholders are aware of any updates to briefs or production delays.
• Follow up once projects are completed and ensure HOD has approved projects internally before notifying clients to approve.
• Keep record of all daily projects completed, hours spent on the project and provide feedback on any operational /technical issues.
• Handling order processes for departmental day to day requisites (stationery, hardware, software etc.)
• Managing quotes and payments to/from suppliers (resourcing quotations for productions, equipment etc.)
• Planning and forecasting upcoming projects
• Conduct/Attend daily and weekly project status meetings to share progress and updates with team members, team leaders and the designated Head of department.
• Going over items, tasks, project phases and due dates
• Ad hoc duties as required amongst others.
• What You’ll Bring to The Team:
• Ability to work in a deadline and results driven environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Must have excellent decision-making skills.
• Must take accountability and be customer focused.
• Must have high attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving skills

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 The Social Media Manager will be required to maintain and grow the company’s social networks by updating and curating content to gain new followers, while handling the high levels of web traffic and customer engagement. Ensure collaboration with marketing, branding, and legal teams to align company messages, promotions, and goals. Create new social marketing campaigns, build brand recognition, and manage all published company content while expressing our company views creatively. Work with web analytic tools to track campaign progress by implementing up-to-date digital technologies, social media and industry trends. 

With Hollywoodbets You Will: 

• Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals. 
• Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry. 
• Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career. 

You Bring: 

• Strong copywriting experience 
• Valid driver’s license  
• Available to work overtime and weekends when required  

A Bonus To Have: 

• Diploma or Degree qualification in Marketing or in a related field 

What You’ll Do For The Brand: 

• Perform research on current benchmark trends and audience preferences. 
• Design and implement social media strategies to align with business goals. 
• Strategise and report on all objectives for paid social media advertising, budgets and ROI. 
• Generate, edit, publish and share engaging content daily (e.g. Photos, videos and news). 
• Monitor and report on SEO and web traffic metrics by understand the essentials for optimizing content in relation to the Hollywood Blog. 
• Collaborate with other teams, like marketing, sales and customer service to ensure brand consistency. 
• Ensure communication with followers by responding to queries in a timely manner. 
• Monitor customer reviews. 
• Oversee social media accounts’ design (e.g. Facebook timeline cover, profile pictures and blog layout). 
• Suggest and implement new social media features, campaigns or competitions to develop the company’s brand awareness. 
• Define goals for the Social Media team in accordance with business goals.  
• Management of the Conversocial teams. 
• Stay up to date with the latest digital marketing trends. 
• Measure the impact of the campaigns and marketing initiatives on social media 
• Oversee day-to-day management of online campaigns and ensure brand consistency. 
• Incorporate optimization strategies, analyze data, and research best ways to increase traffic. 
• Review success of campaigns and develop ways to improve. 
• Drive engagement with social media influencers. 
• Research new media platforms, trends, and industry opportunities. 
• Ensure effective, concise copy for multiple platforms, websites, and social networks. 
• Daily, Weekly and Monthly Reporting. 
• Implement strategies as indicated by the Marketing Consultant (iBranch). 
• Adhoc duties as and when required 

What You’ll Bring To The Team: 

• Demonstrate good quality focus skills  
• Strong Planning skills 
• Be results driven  
• Strong sense of accountability 
• Must be able to plan effectively and efficiently in order to meet deadlines 
• Have excellent communication skills  

Reporting skills 

• Understand mobile betting applications 
• Understanding the internet betting platform  
   

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Responsibilities

• Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.
• We have amazing opportunities for a PR and Communications Officer (Sports Club) to be based in Greyville Racecourse. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?
• The successful person will be responsible for providing the Sports Club with regards to all PR and Communication needs as well as to be a support function to the Hollywoodbets PR Department.

With Hollywoodbets You Will:

• Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.
• Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.
• Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.

You bring:

• Valid Code 8 (Manual) drivers license.
• Degree in English or Similar
• Proven writing skills with portfolio of evidence.
• Extensive Microsoft Office Experience

A bonus to have:

• Athletics experience/knowledge.

What You’ll Do For The Brand:

• Responsible for the linguistic content of adverts.
• Work with the marketing manager to find core message and target audience.
• Researching trends within communication, PR as well as the gambling industry.
• Assisting with brainstorming further strategies to grow the brand’s reputation in the public eye.
• Creating a PR Strategy and calendar.
• Presenting plans or findings to management. 
• Brainstorming visual and copy ideas with other members of the creative team.
• Ability to work across a range of media and formats (print, digital, audio, video). 
• Checking that our content complies with regulations and legislation.
• Interpret briefs into slogans, catchphrases and effective content.
• Researching the target audience and our competition.
• Building a media database.
• Building press relationships. 
• Liaising with other departments to ensure that all requirements are in order for PR to be generated around a campaign, event/any relevant company news.
• Inviting media and hosting them at events.
• Generating press releases about any company news.
• Creating copy for internal marketing campaigns.
• Creating video scripts and identifying visual story elements.
• Conducting interviews for video/print/online content.
• Creating reports on Hollywoodbets’ reputation in the public eye.
• Managing all PR duties including attending events as well as handling reporting.
• Brief/train Team members who will be speaking on behalf of the company regarding expectations and the message they must convey.
• Producing original, clear and credible ideas/messages/scripts.
• Updating and amending campaigns according to feedback.
• Understanding the brand and products sold.
• Conceptualizing and writing high quality work across multiple platforms such as print, outdoor, TV, activations, in-store, social media and online content.
• Generating internal communications including online and print documents.
• Ability to write in varying tones and styles.
• Drafting of speeches, MC scripts and presentations.
• Draft content for website and newsletters 
• Ensuring deadlines are met and opportunities are not missed.
• Working with the Hollywoodbets Group to get media exposure for all CSI projects.
• Overseeing the work done by PR and Communications Assistant/s.
• To support the implementation of the business and marketing strategy.
• Helping to create a positive impression of the company to the outside world. 
• Creating a strong brand when it comes to internal communication.
• Liaising with, and building relationships, with key media personnel as identified by the PR strategy.
• Creating and implementing a PR strategy.
• Identifying opportunities where the Hollywood brand can be portrayed in a positive light when it comes to sponsorships, events or CSI.
• Tracking and reporting on Hollywoodbets Sports Club (Athletics Club) reputation within the media. Reporting in this regard. 
• Generating the words, slogans and audio scripts that accompany advertising visuals. To create persuasive writing to promote the sale of a business product or service. To integrate the copy with graphic images, music, and other visual and sound components.
• Ensuring the brand tone is consist as well as ensuring grammar and spelling is correct (this also applies to business to business documents and speeches).
• Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Reporting 
• Work with the Hollywoodbets PR Manager to ensure consistency across departments 
• Ad hoc functions as required.

What You’ll Bring To The Team:

• Exceptional Written Communication and Strong command of the English language.
• Interpersonal skills
• Customer Centric
• Service Delivery and Quality focus.
• High level of accountability.
• Attention to detail and good listening skills.
• Results driven.
• Creativity.

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Responsibilities

• Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.
• We have amazing opportunities for a Marketing Team Lead (Sports Club) to be based in Greyville Racecourse. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?
• The position will be responsible for managing marketing related functions for the business, prioritising building the Hollywood Athletics Club brand across the country. The Marketing Team Lead will work on developing a fully integrated omni-channel marketing strategy with the aim of strengthening our brand position, increasing brand awareness and loyalty, a strategy around our elite athletes, our annual road races and content on all our Athletics Club pages. This role will also be responsible for guiding, mentoring and managing a talented, growing Team.

With Hollywoodbets You Will:

• Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.
• Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.
• Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.

You bring:

• Code 8 drivers' license (Manual)
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in Marketing, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Communications and Sales.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in a leadership/management role.
• A bonus to have:
• Degree/Diploma in related field.
• Athletics Experience.

What You’ll Do For The Brand:

• Spearhead the strategic and hands-on development and implementation of marketing (digital & traditional), PR and communication plans; working closely with the Leadership Team, Creative and Content Teams, and other stakeholders to ensure these are aligned to business objectives and delivered collaboratively. 
• Attend and/or participate in events, conventions, conferences, and tradeshows, preparing engaging displays and collateral as needed, and providing post-event reports and analysis.
• Develop internal marketing strategy and communications plans. 
• Implementation of strategies and marketing plans. 
• Management of SLA’s aligned to working with marketing agencies.
• Custodian of the brand including brand positioning and communication.
• Management of idea generation and implementation of projects.
• Remain fully informed with industry norms, restrictions and standards and ensure marketing initiatives are compliant. 
• Comply with various regulations from World Athletics, Athletics South Africa and National Athletics Federations as well as National and Provincial Gambling Boards.
• Responsible for identifying new marketing opportunities ensuring growth and ensuring that existing activities are optimised. 
• Ongoing review of analytics to provide insights and optimise strategies and plans.
• Identify new opportunities for brand growth.
• Generate awareness, differentiation, and strong brand positioning in the defined markets.
• Generate marketing material.
• Provide digital marketing insights and strategic direction for digital marketing strategy and implementation of campaigns including social media marketing, search engine marketing, paid campaigns, SEO, email campaigns, mobile campaigns etc. 
• Monitor the ongoing performance of all websites and oversee the development and content management on various websites and online platforms. 
• Execution of competitor analysis and ensure ROI on marketing campaigns.
• Develop and manage sponsorship strategies and relationships to ensure brand associations are relevant, meaningful and that ROI is maximised.
• Manage all events and handovers.
• Conduct market research and interpret the results, using these to inform strategies and plans. 
• Work with the Hollywood Marketing Team to ensure brand tone and look is consistent and synergy with the group. 
• Manage Above the Line (ATL), Through the Line (TTL) and Below the Line (BTL) marketing activities across all mediums. 
• Conduct National Road shows and all CSR campaigns in conjunction with the Hollywood Foundation
• Remain involved in all that is related to the company’s Corporate Social Investment and Socio-Economic Development and ensure these initiatives are well communicated. 
• To work closely with the Hollywoodbets Marketing Teams and Hollywoodbets Sports Club Team as well as other Leaders in the business to develop new initiatives and enhance existing activities. 
• To manage and build relationships with Teams internally, clients and stakeholders in various regions.
• Budget and expenditure control as well as budget forecasting.
• Ongoing competitor analysis and reporting and sharing insights with the business to inform key decisions. 
• Drive content for online (website, social, newsletter and blog).
• Responsible for providing direction, setting KPI's, conducting performance reviews and leading the Team daily.
• Understand key marketing performance metrics, automation, and analytics tools to provide in-depth market research & definition, forecasts, competitive analysis, campaign results, and customer trends & insights in order to translate results into actionable insights for the Marketing Team and the Business. 
• Weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
• Ad hoc functions as required.

What You’ll Bring To The Team:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Displays a positive attitude.
• Adapts to change and is open to new ideas and willing to take on new responsibilities.
• Able to handle pressure and can effectively adjust plans to meet changing needs/demands. 
• High level of creativity and focus.
• Impressive planning, organisational and time management skills.
• Good business acumen and high ethical work standards.
• Ability to multitask and always show initiative.
• Excellent presentation and reporting skills. 

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Responsibilities

• Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.
• We have an amazing opportunity for a Team Leader to be based in Boxburg, Gauteng. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?
• With Hollywoodbets You Will:
• Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.
• Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.
• Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.

You Bring

• 12 months within the Retail, Gaming or Betting industry

A Bonus To Have:

• Diploma/ Degree/ NQF 4 Learnership
• Valid Driver’s License.
• 1-2 Years leadership experience.

What You’ll Do For The Brand:

Branch Growth

• To ensure achievement of targets within your areas in accordance with branch budgets.
• Drive business results by creating an open dialog with your guests to educate them on all your branch products.
• Ensure betting boards are updated timeously.
• Updating of memos, card changes, results and scratchings which occur throughout the day.
• Be knowledgeable on all game rules, odd and pay-outs.
• Team member must be knowledgeable of confirmation limits and to ensure to call the BSC department before laying a bet over the limit.
• Taking customer bets where applicable. (A requirement in express Branches)

Cash Administration

• Cash management within the branch according to defined processes/procedures and minimize risks, theft/fraud.
• Educate team members on all FICA Compliance.
• Ensure daily banking schedules are submitted to the Branch Manager/ Senior Team Leader.
• Ensure adherence to credit card administration &EFT policies where applicable.
• Ensure team member are issued with correct floats at the end of their shift.
• Interim checks must be done within the course of the day with team leader on duty.
• Ensure to reconcile by end of shift to the balance which is reflected on the LPM/ Admin /HIS report.
• Recovery process must be managed in line with processes/procedures.
• The correct process must be followed with lost ticket claims; Ensure the ticket number is received from the Helpline when processing the claim.
• Record the guest’s details and I.D number to validate payment after 90 days.

Branch Reporting

• Ensure that daily newsflashes provide a high level overview of the operations for the day.
• Manage branch stock control to ensure that there is sufficient supply (although not over/under).
• Ensure that a stock taking is done weekly and account for stock shortages.
• Team Leaders must send an email notifying the Branch Manager/ Senior Team Leader and Cash Management Department of the shortage.

Security Management

• Be aware of your surroundings when opening and closing the branch.
• Ensure all security factors are adhered to when banking is conducted.
• Be aware where all panic buttons are placed within your branch.
• Ensure all camera’s inside and outside the branch are all in working order.
• Manage all security aspects in the branch.
• The cashing up process must be conducted with the branch doors closed with security monitoring the area.

Branch Appearance

• Ensure that the branch is always neat and tidy according to Hollywood standards.
• Ensure that that facilities are well maintained and in good working condition.
• Comply with all procedures to prevent losses to the organisation, advising your branch /senior team leaders promptly of any problems/malfunction with the terminals /equipment/resources (e.g. TV display of results, Off-line).

Compliance

• Compliance and adherence to company's internal control policy.
• Ensure compliance with company, legislative and legal requirements.
• More specifically, ensure compliance with Gambling Board requirements.
• Compliance to the code of ethics and escalate fraudulent activities.
• Ensure that there is a registered FICA officer on site at all times during operating hours and compliance posters are displayed.
• Ensure a manager with a license must always be on duty before a shift begins to ensure service is provided to guests.
• Ensure all team members are dressed in their correct Hollywood uniform when on duty.
• Credit bets are not allowed to be taken by any team member.
• Team members on duty are not allow to take personal bets within the Branch.
• Team members are not allowed to be behind the terminal counters when off duty.
• Team members on duty are not allowed to utilize the Limited pay-out machine.

Communication

• Ensure all operational communication within the branch is circulated to all team members.
• Ensure team members are aware of key business campaigns, business updates and marketing campaigns.
• Ensure that the correct lines of communication is followed at all times and that timeous feedback is provided to support office when information is requested.

People Management

• Manage team member rosters/schedules and ensure the branch is adequately staffed taking into account busy periods, events and operational requirements.
• Ensure staff attendance and behaviour is manage with the guidance from Branch Manager/Senior Team Leader.
• Ensure all new take recruitment documentation is submitted timeously to the Human Resources department.

Guest Service

• Ensure to provide good guest service by being friendly, helpful, polite and courteous at all times.
• Pro-actively address guest complaints and ensure guest feedback is positive.
• Build strong relationships with regular guests.
• Create a guest centric culture within the branch and drive the philosophy of “service with a smile” at all times.

Values

• Actively promote the Hollywood values.
• Live the values and lead as an example to the team.
• If the branch has LPMs, responsible for management thereof.
• If the branch has F&B facilities/RD facilities/support office teams/training facilities, ensure a close working relationship with these divisions.
• Work closely with the Branch Manager /Senior Team leader and suggest areas of improvement to ensure that the branch attracts and retains guests.
• Must be available 24/7 in case of emergencies.

What You’ll Bring To The Team:

• Demonstrate a good understanding of betting procedures and betting types.
• Demonstrate good business acumen skills.
• Demonstrate good financial management skills.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Customer service and orientation experience.
• Must be able to identify, analyse, organise, and solve problems.
• Follows through and delivers results despite obstacles.
• Good attention to detail.