Recruitment Room Team

Traffic Manager

Newlands East, KwaZulu-Natal
3 weeks ago
Application ends: September 30, 2025
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Deadline date:
September 30, 2025

Job Description


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. We’re seeking a highly organised and detail-driven Traffic Manager to join our dynamic marketing team. This role is crucial to the smooth functioning of the department, ensuring all internal and external briefs are clearly communicated, properly resourced, and delivered on time. The ideal candidate is a natural problem-solver with strong communication skills and thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment

Project & Workflow Management

  • Manage the flow of all marketing and creative briefs from initiation to delivery
  • Allocate tasks across internal teams including design, copywriting, digital, and production, ensuring clarity and prioritisation
  • Develop and maintain realistic timelines, proactively flagging any risks or delays

Brief Coordination

  • Receive, review, and interpret marketing briefs from internal departments and external partners
  • Ensure all briefs are complete, actionable, and aligned with business objectives
  • Facilitate kick-off meetings and ensure all stakeholders are aligned on expectations

Stakeholder Liaison

  • Act as the central point of contact between marketing, creative teams, Internal and External Stakeholders
  • Build strong relationships
  • Ensure consistent communication to manage expectations and provide project updates

Quality & Process Control

  • Monitor workload and capacity planning for the team, balancing resources effectively
  • Uphold quality standards and ensure final deliverables meet brand and brief requirements
  • Continuously improve workflow processes and project tracking systems

REQUIREMENTS: 

  1. 3–5 years’ experience in a traffic/project management role within a marketing or advertising environment
  2. Strong understanding of creative production processes (print, digital, social, ATL)
  3. Proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
  4. Exceptional organisational and time management skills
  5. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
  6. Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. Wrike, or similar)
  7. Experience working with cross-functional teams and external vendors/agencies
  8. Familiarity with content calendars and marketing campaign cycles
  9. Knowledge of creative briefing processes and brand strategy