Job Description

Who are we?Sanlam Fintech is a newly established digital first business within the Sanlam Group on a mission to democratise financial advice and solutions for everyone across the African continent. We exist to pioneer inclusive financial confidence helping people build strong foundations to bridge the gap in generational wealth. Our culture is that of agility and constant deployment, we believe in learning fast, learning cheap and learning forward. Our aim is to provide a work environment where knowledge workers can accelerate the development of their ideas and bring innovation to market, at the same time provide compelling career and development proposition that will enable them to realise their dreams.Position OverviewWe are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Traffic Manager to join our in-house creative team at Sanlam FinTech. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the flow of work and content requests between our social media and performance teams as well as various business units like PR, Sponsorship & Partnerships, Human Capital, etc ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget. You will work closely with various stakeholders to prioritise tasks, allocate resources, and resolve any issues that may arise.What will you do?

• Create and maintain project schedules, ensuring that deadlines are met
• Coordinate with creative, performance, and other teams to ensure that all project requirements are understood and met
• Monitor the progress of projects and identify potential bottlenecks or delays
• Allocate resources effectively to ensure that projects are completed efficiently
• Communicate regularly with team members to provide updates on project status and deadlines
• Resolve any conflicts or issues that may arise during the course of a project
• Ensure that all work complies with company standards and guidelines
• Keep abreast of industry trends and best practices to continuously improve processes and workflows

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications or related field

Experience

• 3-5 years of proven experience as a Traffic Manager or similar role
• Experience in account management and Project management
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Proficiency in project management software and tools
• Must have agency experience
• Must have experience working with internal teams, external agencies and business units
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Knowledge of creative processes and workflows
• Familiarity with marketing and advertising concepts

What will make you successful in this role?

• Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively in an ever-changing environment
• Knowledge of creative processes and workflows
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Can roll with change as our business grows bigger and better

Knowledge and SkillsDevelop and manage media strategy and campaignsStudies client requirements to align media strategy and campaignsNegotiates for best media spaceMonitors media placementsBudgeting, expense management of media budgetPersonal AttributesPersuades - Contributing through othersManages complexity - Contributing through othersPlans and aligns - Contributing through othersBusiness insight - Contributing through othersBuild a successful career with usWe're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters - Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.Core CompetenciesCultivates innovation - Contributing through othersCustomer focus - Contributing through othersDrives results - Contributing through othersCollaborates - Contributing through othersBeing resilient - Contributing through othersTurnaround timeThe shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.Our commitment to transformationThe Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.

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