Traffic Manager

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

Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

This exciting role is for a Senior Traffic Manager, based in our Cape Town office. We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills who is able to work along-side Account Managers to ensure projects are resourced to maximum efficiency, while keeping the business, the people and client priorities top of mind. The role requires admin, accuracy and strong attention to detail; the successful candidate must be well-organized and unflappable with extensive experience in an Advertising Agency (Digital, ATL and BTL).

Key Result Areas

• Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
• Schedule and traffic work into studio, social media, strategy and content marketing from small tasks to large workflows across digital, BTL and ATL
• Facilitate creative workflow planning with Account Managers, and department heads.
• Interact with Account Managers and the Production team
• Plan and facilitate planning & key account management meetings
• Plan and find solutions and lead capacity planning with the rest of the traffic team
• Help guide the junior traffic team on their career paths along-side the Operations Manager
• Manage timesheets and reports
• Manage freelancers and submission of invoices

Requirements: Skills, Qualifications and Experience required

• A relevant tertiary qualification
• Minimum 5 years working experience as a Traffic Manager, with 2 years working as a Senior Traffic Manager in an Advertising Agency (Advertising Agency experience is essential)
• Proficient in MS Office (i.e. Word / Excel / PowerPoint etc.)
• Knowledge of and experience in Chase and other traffic management systems is essential
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage key stakeholders
• Strong admin and organizational skills
• Strong multitasking skills
• Strong time-management skills
• Understand advertising and the creative process

Personality Attributes

• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Ability to remain calm in a highly pressurized environment
• Self-starter who can inspire others
• Problem solver and solution driven
• Confident
• Curious
• Resilient
• Assertive
• Accountable
• Trustworthy
• Meticulous with attention to detail
• A can-do attitude and a willingness to go the extra mile
• Flexible to work beyond normal office hours (if and when required)

Skills

Backlog Management, Calendar Coordination, Contract Administration, Contract Management, Equipment Utilization, Executing Plans, Financial Acumen, Negotiation, Oral Communications, Policies & Procedures, Project Delivery Management, Project Resource Management, Project Schedule Management, Report Review, Resource Scheduling

Competencies

• Business Insight
• Communicates Effectively
• Directs Work
• Drives Results
• Ensures Accountability
• Financial Acumen
• Manages Complexity
• Plans and Aligns

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

11 October 2026 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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