Senior Traffic Manager: Mastering Multichannel Ad Operations

Old Mutual South Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual South Africa is seeking a Senior Traffic Manager for the Cape Town office. You will work with Account Managers to ensure efficient resourcing, maintain accuracy, and drive smooth workflow across digital, ATL and BTL projects.

The role demands extensive agency experience, strong admin and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment. Closing date 11 October 2026.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• Minimum 5 years experience as a Traffic Manager; 2 years in a Senior Traffic Manager role in an Advertising Agency.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of Chase and other traffic systems is essential.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and traffic work into studio, social media, strategy and content marketing across digital, BTL and ATL.
• Facilitate workflow planning with Account Managers and department heads.
• Interact with Account Managers and the Production team.
• Plan and facilitate planning and key account management meetings.
• Lead capacity planning with the traffic team.
• Guide junior traffic team members alongside the Operations Manager.
• Manage timesheets and reports.
• Oversee freelancers and submission of invoices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Time management

Advertising process understanding

Education

Related degree

Tools

Chase

Traffic management systems

Job description

Old Mutual South Africa is seeking a Senior Traffic Manager for the Cape Town office. You will work with Account Managers to ensure efficient resourcing, maintain accuracy, and drive smooth workflow across digital, ATL and BTL projects.

The role demands extensive agency experience, strong admin and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment. Closing date 11 October 2026.