Brand Operations Manager

The Unlimited; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic marketing company in Durban is seeking a Brand Operations Manager to lead the operational delivery of brand initiatives. This role requires overseeing creative workflows, managing budgets, and coordinating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in brand operations. A passion for creativity and strong project management skills are essential. Join us to transform brand vision into reality!

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in brand or marketing operations, including leadership roles.
• Proven success managing brand operations at scale.
• Experience in agency or fast-paced brand environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational delivery of brand initiatives.
• Oversee creative output, production workflows, and agency partnerships.
• Control budgets and ensure operational excellence in creative workflows.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Creativity

Budget management

Tech proficiency (AI, collaboration tools)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, production, business operations, or project management

Job description

Overview

We’re on the hunt for a Brand Operations Manager. Are you passionate about transforming brand vision into seamless, high-quality execution? Do you thrive in a creative team? If so, we’re eager to learn more about you!

Responsibilities

As a Brand Operations Manager, you will lead the operational delivery of brand initiatives — overseeing creative output, production workflows, agency partnerships, and budget control. You’ll be the driving force behind systems that enable the brand team to deliver at speed and scale, bringing operational excellence in creative workflows and budget management, strong project management and cross-functional coordination skills, a sharp eye for brand detail and creative quality, and a tech-forward mindset with proficiency in AI and collaboration tools.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in marketing, production, business operations, or project management
• 5+ years’ experience in brand or marketing operations, including leadership roles
• Proven success managing brand operations at scale
• Experience in agency or fast-paced brand environments