Traffic Manager (Marketing And Design)

Smdtechnologies; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and fast-growing company as a Traffic Manager, where you will play a crucial role in organizing workflow between design and marketing teams. This leadership position demands a proactive individual who thrives under pressure and values structure. You will ensure that projects run smoothly by managing timelines, resources, and communication across departments. With a focus on maintaining high standards and accountability, you will be pivotal in driving the success of campaigns and projects. If you are detail-oriented and ready to take charge in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free Coffee

Vibrant Office Space

Staff Perks

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in traffic or project management.
• Exceptional organizational skills to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the flow of work between studio and marketing departments.
• Create timelines, allocate resources, and clarify expectations.

Skills

Traffic Management

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Tools

Trello

Asana

Job description

Location : 2 Lascelles Road, Meadowbrook, Edenvale

Hours : 08:00 - 17:00 weekdays

Reporting to : Department Head

About SMD Technologies

Are you ready to join the fastest growing developer of brands in South Africa?

With hundreds of consumer brands from Volkano, Sony, Rocka, Eiger, and more, SMD Technologies is home to huge audio brands and an incredible staff. We have a young, vibrant office space, with plenty of staff perks and the best coffee in South Africa, all designed to make you love working here.

About the Role

We're seeking a tough, no-nonsense Traffic Manager to organize our workflow.

This is not a project administrator role — it's a leadership position for someone who values structure, thrives under pressure, and takes pride in keeping operations smooth. You will act as the link between design, marketing, and production — ensuring briefs are clear, timelines are realistic yet tight, and everyone is contributing effectively.

You will follow up diligently, follow through on tasks, and actively chase progress when issues arise. If you're proactive, outspoken, and detail-oriented, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage the flow of work between studio and marketing departments, ensuring nothing is lost, delayed, or duplicated.
2. Own the schedule: create timelines, allocate resources, and clarify expectations for each team member.
3. Monitor project timelines and proactively flag delays to prevent last-minute surprises.
4. Follow up with stakeholders to resolve blockers and clarify work requirements.
5. Collaborate with team leads to prioritize tasks, triage requests, and adjust deadlines when necessary.
6. Maintain clear briefing processes and hold teams accountable for delivery.
7. Oversee all incoming and outgoing work, from campaign launches to packaging deadlines.
8. Remain calm under pressure and assertive when addressing chaos or delays.

Requirements

• 3+ years' experience in traffic or project management within an agency, studio, or marketing environment.
• A proactive, firm, and accountable attitude — comfortable chasing progress and escalating issues.
• Exceptional organizational skills to identify gaps and ensure smooth operations.
• Experience managing timelines across multiple departments, especially creative and marketing teams.
• Ability to read team dynamics and know when to push or support.
• Strong communication skills — clear, confident, and concise.
• Experience with traffic or project management tools like Trello, Asana, or similar.
• Ability to maintain composure and stamina in a fast-paced environment.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive in seeking information and clarifications.
• Persistent in clarifying vague details.
• Respectful and fair with team members, maintaining control and professionalism.