Traffic Coordinator

Clicks Group Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Clicks Group Limited is seeking a capable Traffic Coordinator in Cape Town to support OMNI department workflows. The role requires precise coordination, strong administrative discipline, and excellent communication with printers and stores to meet tight deadlines.

You will manage job bags, timelines, and photography coordination, while maintaining cost-efficient standards and clear updates across teams. 1–2 years of traffic coordination experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• 1-2 years’ experience in traffic coordination.
• Strong administrative and organisational abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Ability to use own initiative and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creative workflow, printing and communication process to meet deadlines.
• Accurate opening of Job Bags and briefing Printers.
• Supply clear Critical Path and ensure timelines are met.
• Time allocation in Display, Studio and with Copy writers.
• Time allocation for sign-off.
• Receive and communicate accurate updates of information.
• Interpret changes accurately and allocate time for process.
• Attend status meetings and communicate with Operations Team Leader and Manager.
• Sourcing of samples and references; research images for Promotions and Ad Hoc requests.
• Book, brief and co-ordinate photography; allocate photography to the correct Cost Code.
• Ensure standards are met in a cost-efficient and effective way.
• Create Purchase Order Requisitions.

Skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Structured thinking

Diary management

Verbal and written communication

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Job category: Media, Advertising, PR, Publishing and Marketing

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

About our company

Clicks Group

Introduction

To assist in the accurate and timeous flow and execution of all work designated between BTB and Display and other Departments, including Stores for our OMNI department.

Assist in the creative work-flow, printing and communicationprocess to meet deadlines

• Accurate opening of Job Bags and briefing Printers.
• Supply clear Critical Path and ensure time-lines are met.
• Time allocation in Display, Studioand with Copy writers.
• Time allocation for sign-off.

Receive and communicate accurate updates of information

• Accurate interpretation of changes.
• Time allocation for process.
• Attend status meeting.
• Communicate with Operations Team Leader and Operations Manager continuously.

Sourcing of Samples and References

• Accurate Research within specified time of images required for Promotions and Ad Hoc requests.
• Book, brief and co-ordinate photography if necessary.
• Allocate photography to correct Cost Code.
• Ensure standards are met through the most cost efficient and effective way.
• Create Purchase Order Requisitions.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong administrative
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload
• Ability to use own initiative
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Structured thinking
• Ability to follow through
• Diary Management
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Education:

• Grade 12

Job Experience:

• 1-2 years’ experience in traffic coordination

Competency Requirements:

• Planning and Organising
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Following instructions and Procedures
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives
• Deciding and initiating action
• Writing and reporting

Kindly note only applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted.

All positions will be filled in accordance with our Employment Equity plan.We also encourage people with disabilities to apply.