Traffic Manager

Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

• Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
• Schedule and traffic work into studio, social media, strategy and content marketing from small tasks to large workflows across digital, BTL and ATL
• Facilitate creative workflow planning with Account Managers, and department heads.
• Interact with Account Managers and the Production team
• Plan and facilitate planning & key account management meetings
• Plan and find solutions and lead capacity planning with the rest of the traffic team
• Help guide the junior traffic team on their career paths along-side the Operations Manager
• Manage timesheets and reports
• Manage freelancers and submission of invoices

• A relevant tertiary qualification

• Minimum 5 years working experience as a Traffic Manager, with 2 years working as a Senior Traffic Manager in an Advertising Agency (Advertising Agency experience is essential)

• Proficient in MS Office (i.e. Word / Excel / PowerPoint etc.)

• Knowledge of and experience in Chase and other traffic management systems is essential

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage key stakeholders

• Strong admin and organizational skills

• Strong multitasking skills

• Strong time-management skills

• Understand advertising and the creative process

• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Ability to remain calm in a highly pressurized environment
• Self-starter who can inspire others
• Problem solver and solution driven
• Confident
• Curious
• Resilient
• Assertive
• Accountable
• Trustworthy
• Meticulous with attention to detail
• A can-do attitude and a willingness to go the extra mile
• Flexible to work beyond normal office hours (if and when required)

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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