Project Manager (Creative Services)

Make it Good; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic creative services agency is looking for a Project Manager who excels at balancing creative workflows with commercial delivery. You will collaborate with clients and internal teams to drive projects from concept to completion. Ideal candidates will have solid experience in project management, strong communication skills, and proficiency in project management tools. This role offers remote flexibility and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for continuous learning

Flexible leave policies

Access to professional coaching

Exciting, diverse portfolio of projects

Collaborative, growing creative team

Qualifications

• Solid project management experience in creative services (branding, social, web).
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to define project goals.
• Plan and allocate resources across creatives.
• Track project progress and ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

Skills

Project management experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in G Suite

Using project management tools

Ability to deliver under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Asana

Monday.com

Job description

Overview

Location : South Africa

Work model : Remote, with occasional in-person meetings if required

Salary : R25k-R35k CTC

Why you\'d want to work here..

• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development
• Flexible leave policies
• Access to professional coaching
• Exciting, diverse portfolio of projects (branding, web, social, international clients)
• Collaborative, growing creative team

About our client..

Our client is a dynamic creative services agency looking for a Project Manager who can balance creative workflows with commercial delivery. This role is all about connecting the dots – between clients, creative professionals, and internal processes – to make sure that projects run smoothly and deliver real impact.

If you’re equally at home motivating designers and managing budgets, and love being at the heart of busy, high-energy projects, this one’s for you.

What the job involves

• Collaborating with clients and internal teams to define project goals, scope, milestones, and timelines
• Planning and allocating resources across designers, animators, copywriters, and suppliers
• Tracking project progress and ensuring high-quality delivery on time and within budget
• Preparing proposals, costings, and managing budgets (including supplier costs and internal hours)
• Overseeing client communications and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle
• Facilitating meetings, brainstorms, and daily team check-ins
• Identifying risks or obstacles early and addressing them decisively
• Keeping project management tools (Asana, Monday, etc.) up to date
• Bridging creative and production workflows to ensure smooth delivery and quality outputs
• Supporting management and creative directors in driving projects forward
• Proactively spotting opportunities for revenue growth

What you need to be considered

• Solid project management experience in creative services (branding, social, web)
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proficiency in G Suite (or equivalent)
• Experience using project management tools (e.g., Asana, Monday, or similar)
• Ability to deliver under pressure with quick turnarounds
• A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
• Commercial mindset with confidence in managing budgets
• Calm, resilient, and solutions-focused
• Bonus points if you..
• Have experience with animation and brand design projects
• Bring strong writing and editing skills