Account Director

VANHA Digital

Wes-Kaap

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

VANHA Digital is seeking an Account Director in Cape Town to lead client relationships using data-driven insights and commercial thinking to drive growth. The role offers exposure to senior leadership and significant growth potential.

The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years in analytically focused roles, strong business acumen, and a curiosity about marketing and innovation. In-office role based in Foreshore, Cape Town.

Qualifications

  • 4–6 years of work experience in a commercial or analytically focused role
  • Highly analytical and data-driven
  • Keen problem solver with strong business and commercial acumen
  • Organised and detail-oriented
  • Curious about marketing, psychology and innovation
  • Confident, articulate and personable

Responsibilities

  • Lead key client relationships using data, performance insights and commercial thinking to drive growth
  • Collaborate with CEO and COO to shape strategy, performance and scaling client accounts
  • Contribute to brand and business growth decisions and client outcomes

Skills

Analytical thinking
Data-driven
Commercial acumen
Problem solving
Attention to detail
Strong communication

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

We’re looking for a Chartered Accountant (or CA-type thinker) to join our team as an Account Director at VANHA Digital!

This role is ideal for someone who:

  • Has 4-6 years of work experience - ideally in a commercial or analytically focused role
  • Is highly analytical and data-driven
  • Is a keen problem solver with strong business and commercial acumen
  • Is organised and detail-oriented
  • Is curious about marketing, psychology and innovation
  • Is confident, articulate and personable

What the role involves:

  • You’ll lead key client relationships using data, performance insights and commercial thinking to drive growth.
  • You’ll work closely with both our CEO and COO (both Chartered Accountants), gaining exposure to how we think about strategy, performance, and scaling client accounts. This role has significant growth potential for the right person.
  • A background in marketing isn’t required, but an interest in brand and business growth and how people make decisions is important.

Location:This is a full-time, in-office role based in Foreshore, Cape Town.

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