South Africa: Advertising Project Manager (Cornubia North)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Advertising Project Manager to join our team in Cornubia North, South Africa. As a key member of our project management team, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of advertising projects from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend daily meetings, including production briefings, status updates, and informal catch-ups.
• Ensure that internal costings are developed and uploaded for internal requests related to store tests and audits.
• Create purchase orders (POs) for each job.
• Collaborate closely with the accounts department to ensure that all monthly documentation, including client POs, invoices, and internal POs, is submitted for payment.
• Maintain email tracking for each job and request.
• Update the internal portal regularly.
• Update live documents for each job, as well as the company production document.
• Review all brief/job requests in the internal portal to confirm that all necessary information has been provided.
• Brief the supplier to obtain cost estimates.
• Ensure that all costings are uploaded into the internal system.
• Coordinate with suppliers on installation dates.
• Arrange a briefing session with the supplier and installation manager as needed to facilitate a smooth project initiation.
• Establish all necessary trackers, including live documents and WhatsApp groups, to effectively manage the project.
• Handle any crises that may arise during the project.
• Keep the Account Executive informed throughout the project’s progression.
• Upon project completion, ensure that all job cards, photos, and trackers are compiled and sent back to the Account Executive for client needs.
• Ensure that all account documents are organized and submitted to the Accounts department for payment processing.

Requirements

Relevant certificate, diploma, or degree in Project Management, Design, Marketing, Communications, or similar. Minimum 3-5 years experience ideally in a creative, design, or agency environment (traffic, studio coordination, or project support). Strong organisational and time-management skills. Ability to manage multiple jobs and shifting priorities.

Qualifications

Formal education/certifications not specified.

Salary & Benefits

Salary information not provided.