What we are looking for:
*Someone that can take full responsibility for the day to day management of the entire Client Service team (five people).
•Thorough 360 experience (Digital, CRM, Experiential, ATL, BTL).
•Excellent financial skills- to take full responsibility for Client’s annual budget and good experience in income forecasting.
•The individual will need to grasp and drive the client’s strategic business quickly. This includes Brand strategy, digital reporting, CRM strategy.
•Willingness to travel to Jhb fairly frequently (twice per month).

 Minimum requirements include but are not limited to:
*Tertiary qualification in Advertising or Marketing
*Experience in Client Services within an Advertising Agency at a senior level essential
*Digital, CRM, Experiential, ATL and BTL experience essential
*Able to meet tight deadlines and work in a pressurised environment
*Ability to think creatively and out-of-the-box
*Superb interpersonal skills coupled with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
*Strong financial acumen
*Excellent attention to detail
*Exceptional writing and communication skills
*Excellent command of English, both written and verbal
*Hard working and eager to learn attitude
*Strong leadership skills
*Willingness to travel

Please include the job title (Group Account Director) in the subject line of your email. Please note that correspondence will only be made with short-listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within two weeks of applying, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Thank you.

“Just to be nominated at One Show is an honour. To win three Pencils is simply amazing, and testimony to our agency’s wonderful creative talent and the long-standing partnership we enjoy with a client who is open to innovation,” commented Ogilvy & Mather Cape Town’s (O&M CT) Executive Creative Director, Chris Gotz.

Having already received a number of accolades locally, Volkswagen work for Street Quest, and BlueMotion has also recently being recognised internationally, including one Gold and three Bronze awards at the recent CLIO Awards.

“These successes are the outcome of a long game we’ve been playing for a while now, which is building digital competency in-house and integrating it with other capabilities we have. You can’t outsource a project like the VW Street Quest,” explained MD of O&M CT, Gavin Levinsohn.

One Show is the premiere international advertising award show, setting industry standards for creative advertising in print, television, radio, outdoor, innovative marketing, integrated branding and branded content. Each year, work is judged by an international jury of award-winning art directors, copywriters and creative directors.

About Ogilvy & Mather South Africa

Established in 1984, Ogilvy & Mather South Africa has been a leading advertising and communications group in South Africa for over 25 years. It currently employs over 700 staff across 14 specialised companies. In 2012, O&M SA was the most awarded South African agency at the Cannes Lions and dominated the Apex Awards for creative effectiveness for the fifth consecutive year. O&M SA has industry leading capability in the following disciplines: advertising; public relations and public affairs; branding and identity; shopper and retail marketing; healthcare communications; direct, digital, CRM, mobile, promotion and relationship marketing; consulting, research and analytics capabilities; branded content and specialist communications. It is at the forefront of integrated communication, with a mission to work with clients to develop breakthrough ideas that release the potential that exists in their brands, thereby creating measurable value. Clients include both global multinationals and local businesses.

For more information, visit www.ogilvy.co.za or follow us on: Twitter, Facebook, Flickr and Vimeo.

Issued for Ogilvy & Mather Cape Town by:
Ogilvy Public Relations, Cape Town
Kate McLeod, Account Manager
+27 (0) 21 467 1076
kate.mcleod@ogilvy.co.za

What we’re looking for:
•At least five years industry experience.
•Must have BTL advertising agency experience.
•Team players with excellent people and communication skills.
•Impressive and original writing and conceptual skills.
•Excellent knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop and Microsoft Office.
•Well-rounded professionals who can work under pressure, at a fast pace and meet strict deadlines.
•Understanding the principles of branding, communication and development with the ability to translate a brief into a working campaign.
•Have a passion for concept and craft.
•Candidates that are able to pitch and present creative work with confidence.

Please email through a CV and Porti.

Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. Please note that due to the response rate, correspondence will only be made with short-listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within two weeks of applying, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Thank you.

What we’re looking for:
•At least five years industry experience.
•Must have BTL advertising agency experience.
•Team players with excellent people and communication skills.
•Impressive and original/design/crafting and conceptual skills.
•Excellent knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign (Art Director) and Microsoft Office.
•Well-rounded professionals who can work under pressure, at a fast pace and meet strict deadlines.
•Understanding the principles of branding, communication and development with the ability to translate a brief into a working campaign.
•Have a passion for concept and craft.
•Candidates that are able to pitch and present creative work with confidence.

Please email through a CV and Porti.

Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. Please note that due to the response rate, correspondence will only be made with short-listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within two weeks of applying, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Thank you.

The successful candidate will partner with talented art-directors and designers within the team to produce strategically sound, compelling communication across various media and clients.

Requirements
*Tertiary qualification
*At least a year’s relevant experience required
*Must be conceptually strong
*Efficient, competent and responsible
*An excellent grasp of the English language
*Strong creative thinker
*Ability to write creatively
*Have good editing and proof checking abilities
*Must be able to work well in a team
*Must also be able to work under stress and meet deadlines
*Must have a proven track-record and portfolio

Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. Please include a CV and portfolio.

Please note that due to the response rate, correspondence will only be made with short-listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within two weeks of applying, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Thank you.

Minimum, requirements include but are not limited to:
*Tertiary qualification in Advertising or Marketing
*Experience in Client Services within an Advertising Agency
*Experience within an Account Director capacity essential
*Though the line experience
*Able to meet tight deadlines and work in a pressurised environment
*Ability to think creatively and out-of-the-box
*Superb interpersonal skills coupled with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
*Previous experience working with budgets
*Excellent attention to detail
*Exceptional writing and communication skills
*Excellent command of English, both written and verbal
*Hard working and eager to learn attitude
*Strong leadership skills
*Willingness to travel when required

Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. Please note that correspondence will only be made with short-listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within two weeks of applying, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Thank you.

Daily responsibilities include but not limited to:
Daily liaison with clients and Account Management Teams
Supplier research
Development of pitch presentations
Interpretation of briefs in terms of logistical execution
Development and management of budgets
Implementation and execution of event concepts
Management of third party suppliers
Management of supplier administration and disbursements
Onsite event management
Project financial reconciliation and generation of client post project reports

Requirements
Requirements include but not limited to:
Minimum of three years previous events project management experience working on large scale events
Ability to manage different projects across multiple brands simultaneously
Excellent communication skills
Ability to confidently manage suppliers and interface with clients
Strong financial acumen, i.e. setting up of budgets at any scale and effective management thereof
Good administrative skills – tracking of job bags, reconciliations, etc
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Ability to work within an agency structure and adhere to agency and client processes and protocols
Good attention to detail and multitasking skills are essential
Possess a knowledge of contemporary event ideas

Essential pre-requisites:
Experience on brand Launch’s, road shows, exhibitions, live events, outdoor festivals and retail activations
FMCG/Tobacco/Alcohol activation experience
Client service experience
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
A valid driver’s licence
Be willing to travel nationally for projects

Please include the job title (Project Manager- Temp) in the subject line of your email when submitting through your application.

Please note that correspondence will only be made with short- listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within two weeks of applying, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Thanks.

The position requires a high level of expertise in video editing and post-production, creating videos worthy of the Ogilvy brand.

Duties include but not limited to:
*Working independently but also in a team context.
*Setting up and operating computer editing systems.
*Acute awareness of deadlines, content requirements and graphic guidelines.
*Studying and interpreting scripts to become familiar with production concepts and requirements.
*Footage conversion and ingestion, shot selection etc.
*Choosing specific visual effects, music and special audio elements.
*Work closely with producers, directors and motion designers to meet specific goals.
*Assembling various audio-visual materials into a finished product with a high level of production quality.
*Editing video material into the various video genres.
*Determining specific audio and visual effects and music necessary to complete videos.
*Confer with producers and directors concerning layout or editing approaches needed to increase dramatic or entertainment value of productions.
*Collaborate with music editors to select appropriate soundtracks.
*Other related editing requirements – grading, conversions, final material etc.

Requirements
*Excellent knowledge of either Final Cut Pro, or Adobe Premiere – or both.
*A solid working knowledge of Adobe After Effects is an advantage.
*Considerable knowledge of the methods, video equipment, personal computers, and techniques used in the video editing field.
*Ability to visualise production scripts and other verbal or written instructions.
*Ability to effectively operate and maintain video editing systems and related equipment.
*Knowledge of online media and social media is an advantage.
*Ability to combine a creative eye with attention to detail.
*Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines.
*Organised and thorough.
*Ability to take ownership and responsibility.
*Ability to give creative input and direction.
*Knowledge of technical elements of video – i.e. formats, codecs, delivery options, uploads, compression, web platforms (YouTube etc.).
*Problem solving.
*Time management.
*Resourcefulness.
*Have excellent creative problem solving ability.
*Excellent attention to detail.

Please include the job title (Senior Video Editor) in the subject line of your e-mail. Please note that due to the response rate, correspondence will only be made with short-listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within two weeks of applying, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Thank you.

The ideal candidate will be an innovative, creative, self-starter with a passion for digital marketing.
Recent experience in PPC marketing, utilising the latest analytics and bid management tools to drive return on investment is essential. Ideally, the candidate needs to be comfortable working with Excel and have a passion for numbers – and how to get them to grow in the right direction. We are about results, and applicants with a passion for (and proven experience in) driving CPCs down and conversions up will be at an advantage.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:
•Day-to-day management of multiple PPC accounts towards delivering a positive ROI based on specific client objectives (including set up, tracking, optimisation and reporting on campaigns).
•Keyword research and generation for search strategies.
•Development of ad copy and creative for campaigns.
•Integration of PPC accounts with relevant analytics/bid management software.
•Working closely alongside account teams towards achieving client objectives.
•Attending client meetings and developing good working relationships with clients and digital contacts.

Requirements
Essential attributes include but not limited to:
•One to two years’ of recent paid search marketing experience.
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•Attention to detail and accuracy.
•Logical and strategic thinker.
•Understanding of Google Analytics, and PPC management interfaces.
•Good team player with leadership abilities.
•Ability to multitask and perform under pressure.
•Good client management skills with the willingness and the confidence to work with senior clients.
•The ability to work to deadlines.
•Interest and keen undertaking to understand the client’s marketplace and business.
•An understanding of the online/offline marketing mix and how these channels work together.

Attributes which would be advantageous:
•Google AdWords qualified.
•Proven experience within a paid search marketing role.
•Knowledge of and an interest in the latest digital marketing trends.

Please include the job title (Paid Search Account Executive) in the subject line of your e-mail. Please note that due to the response rate, correspondence will only be made with short-listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within two weeks of applying, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Thank you.

For the past four years, Ogilvy & Mather SA has been investing in its digital capability as well as educating and up-skilling staff at a company-wide level via the ODMA (Ogilvy Digital Marketing Academy). “And it’s paying off,” says Levinsohn. “We ended 2012 as the most awarded agency in South Africa, and we’ve started 2013 on a strong note with VW StreetQuest recently included in the prestigious Communication Arts Interactive annual.”
Chairman of the Creative Circle and Executive Creative Director at O&M CT, Chris Gotz, echoes Levinsohn’s sentiments: “It feels like there is something special happening at the agency at the moment. We have great momentum coupled with wonderful creative talent and brave, forward-thinking clients who aren’t afraid to innovate. We’re very lucky.”

The Creative Circle is an independent body focused on raising and maintaining high standards of creativity in advertising, providing input into official industry bodies like the ACA and ASA and endorsing appropriate local and international ad awards for South African agencies to enter into (currently these are the Creative Circle Monthly Awards, Ad of Year, Cannes Lions, D&AD, the Clios, the One Show, The Loerie Awards and The Eagle Awards).

About Ogilvy & Mather South Africa

Established in 1984, Ogilvy & Mather South Africa has been a leading advertising and communications group in South Africa for over 25 years. It currently employs over 700 staff across 14 specialised companies. In 2012, O&M SA was the most awarded South African agency at the Cannes Lions and dominated the Apex Awards for creative effectiveness for the fifth consecutive year. O&M SA has industry leading capability in the following disciplines: advertising; public relations and public affairs; branding and identity; shopper and retail marketing; healthcare communications; direct, digital, CRM, mobile, promotion and relationship marketing; consulting, research and analytics capabilities; branded content and specialist communications. It is at the forefront of integrated communication, with a mission to work with clients to develop breakthrough ideas that release the potential that exists in their brands, thereby creating measurable value. Clients include both global multinationals and local businesses.

For more information, visit www.ogilvy.co.za or follow us on: Twitter, Facebook, Flickr and Vimeo.

Issued for Ogilvy & Mather Cape Town by:
Ogilvy Public Relations, Cape Town
Adele Kruger, Account Director
+27 (0) 21 467 1273
adele.kruger@ogilvy.co.za