Job Description

Location: Johannesburg (The Parks)
Work model: Fully in-office
Salary: R60 000 - R80 000 CTC (depending on level of experience)
Why you'd want to work here..
Unlimited leave
Performance bonus
Medical aid
Work at a leading, award-winning sports content agency
Be part of a team that lives and breathes sport
Opportunity to shape a bold, dynamic sports betting brand
Friendly, ambitious colleagues
About our client..
Our client is a renowned, award-winning sports content agency, producing world-class long and short-form work across ad agency and production house disciplines. With a focus on sports and entertainment brands, the environment is fast-paced, energetic and sports-mad - perfect for those who want to work at the forefront of sports marketing in Africa and Europe.
What the job involves..
Leading and executing the brand strategy for a dynamic sports betting brand across African and European markets
Acting as the brand custodian - ensuring consistency, relevance and growth
Collaborating with creative, content and digital teams to deliver integrated marketing campaigns
Analysing market trends and competitor activity to identify new opportunities
Working closely with sponsorship, PR, and media partners to maximise brand impact
Managing budgets, reporting on performance and driving commercial outcomes
Overseeing campaign rollouts across multiple channels, including digital, social and on-the-ground activations
Ensuring all brand messaging resonates with diverse audiences in Africa and Europe
Representing the brand at industry events, launches and activations
What you need to be considered..
5+ years' experience in brand management, ideally within sports betting, beverages, telco, retail (e.g. Breweries, Telco, Checkers, etc.), or a related fast-paced consumer sector
Proven experience working on large, high-profile brands
Strong understanding of the sports and betting landscape in Africa and/or Europe
Demonstrable ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver results
Excellent strategic thinking, communication and stakeholder management skills
Hands-on experience with brand activations and integrated campaigns
A genuine passion for sports is absolutely essential!
Ability to thrive in a high-energy, all-in-office environment
Bonus points if you..
Have worked with major sports, entertainment or betting brands before
Bring strong industry connections across Africa and/or Europe
Have experience with digital marketing and/or sponsorships in sport