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Creative Director - Copywriter

Johannesburg, South AfricaFull-time2026-09-02 → 2026-10-22

Core

Senior creative leader responsible for translating creative ambition into distinctive, effective, and culturally relevant ideas and storytelling for a leading telecommunications client across Africa.

Role type

Senior IC Creative Director (Copywriter)

Builds

Integrated campaigns, brand platforms, digital experiences, and content ecosystems for a major telecom client.

Domain

Telecommunications / Marketing & Communications

Required skills

Conceptual development, messaging and narrative direction, copywriting, tone of voice definition, team leadership, client partnership, AI integration, cross-channel integration, strategic thinking, production oversight.

Preferred skills

Experience with generative AI, knowledge of emerging technologies and platforms, understanding of influencer/mobile/podcast/social/OOH/guerrilla marketing.

Technologies

Generative AI, digital platforms, emerging content platforms.

Responsibilities

Lead concept development and narrative direction for major integrated campaigns; mentor multi-disciplinary creative teams; build trusted relationships with client stakeholders; champion responsible use of AI in ideation and content creation; ensure integrated thinking across disciplines; oversee production and execution of high-volume content.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC