Creative Operations Manager

Publicis GroupeJohannesburg, ZA

9 days ago

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Job title : Creative Operations Manager

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : November 23, 2025

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Overview

The Creative Operations Manager supports the CCO in delivering on creative excellence across Publicis Groupe Africa.

This role is to partner with the CCO to run creative initiatives and projects externally and within the Groupe, year round. It includes the managing of awards submissions and process, tracking key deadlines and budgets, coordinating judging opportunities, and drive engagement with major local and international awards platforms as well as the day to day scheduling and running of the CCO’s schedule. The ideal candidate is a team player who is organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting great work.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the existing award entry processes across the Groupe, managing timelines, submissions, awards attendance and internal communication.

Track awards calendars and budgets, ensuring consistent and accurate reporting and spend management.

Maintain relationships with awards organisers and key external stakeholders both locally and globally.

Support internal communication efforts around awards, recognition, and jury participation.

Help drive participation in creative initiatives and sessions that foster a culture of creative excellence.

Assist with planning and execution of key events and special projects that further the creative ambitions of the Groupe.

Provide general administrative and scheduling support to Chief Creative Officer.

Qualifications

Tertiary qualification in marketing or project management

2 - 4 years’ experience, with some level of creative or advertising environmentexperience is crucial.

Experience working with creative professionals

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and project tracking tools.

Key Competencies :

Exceptional organisational and time management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Attention to detail and accuracy

Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities

Budgeting and financial administration experience

Self-motivated and capable of working under pressure and to tight deadlines at times.

Passion for creative work and recognition within the advertising industry

About You

You’re passionate about creativity and excellence in the advertising and marketing world.

You’re a natural organiser who enjoys working behind the scenes to make big things happen.

You’re proactive, detail-focused, and comfortable working with multiple deadlines.

You communicate clearly and work well with diverse teams.

You’re a team player.

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