Senior Production / Account Manager

HelloKindred; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Johannesburg is seeking a Production / Account Manager to oversee creative projects from concept to completion. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in account management within a creative environment and strong organizational and communication skills. This role involves managing timelines, budgets, and collaborating with various teams to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in account management, production management, or project management.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects and clients simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience managing budgets and timelines effectively.
• Understanding of the creative process and production lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end production of creative assets.
• Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Review and quality-check all deliverables before submission.
• Identify potential risks and find solutions.
• Support account growth through strong relationship management.

Skills

Account management

Production management

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better.We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers –connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Job Description

We are looking for a Production / Account Manager to oversee the delivery of creative, digital, and marketing projects from concept to completion.

The ideal candidate is a confident communicator, highly organised, and thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments. You’ll work closely with stakeholders, creative teams, and external suppliers to bring campaigns and content to life.

• Oversee end-to-end production of creative assets — digital, print, video, and social
• Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with internal teams (creative, design, strategy, and operations) to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Review and quality-check all deliverables beforesubmission.
• Identify potential risks or delivery challenges and proactively find solutions.
• Support account growth through strong relationship management and strategic input.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in account management, production management, or project management, ideally within a creative, marketing, or agency environment.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects and clients simultaneously.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience managing budgets and timelines effectively.
• Understanding of the creative process and production lifecycle (digital, print, or broadcast).

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country the position is based in, without requiring sponsorship.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.