Creative Partner PR, Influence & Social (PRSI) | Johannesburg / Cape Town / Hybrid | R47,850 pm | P

CREATIVE PARTNER – PR, Influence & Social (PRSI)

Location: Johannesburg / Cape Town / Hybrid

Department: PR, Influence & Social Community Management

Position Summary

We’re seeking a bold, culturally connected Creative Partner to lead the next chapter of earned-first creative thinking across PR, influence, and social community management.

This is not your traditional advertising creative role.

We’re looking for a conceptual thinker and hands-on doer who thrives at the intersection of culture, strategy, and storytelling. You’ll drive compelling, social-led, influence-first ideas that earn attention and deliver measurable impact.

This is a senior, client-facing position—key to shaping both the creative output and internal team culture. The ideal candidate brings award-winning campaign experience, an intuitive grasp of how brands can show up authentically in culture, and proven leadership across cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Leadership

• Lead the development of culturally resonant, earned-first ideas that drive relevance and buzz.
  

• Provide creative direction and feedback across briefs, ensuring insight-led, world-class output.
  

• Champion innovation through tech, AI, new content formats, and emerging platforms.
  

• Collaborate closely with strategy, social, PR, content, media, and digital teams for integrated campaign success.
  

Team Management & Culture

• Grow and mentor a small but highly capable creative team.
  

• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and creatively ambitious work environment.
  

• Oversee creative workflow and resourcing to ensure smooth delivery and creative excellence.
  

Client Engagement & Relationships

• Build strong, strategic relationships with senior clients.
  

• Lead creative presentations and guide clients through bold, non-traditional ideas.
  

• Help shape client briefs early to ensure strategic clarity and creative opportunity.
  

New Business & Growth

• Play a central role in new business efforts—developing creative responses and confidently presenting ideas.
  

• Proactively identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships.
  

• Collaborate with leadership to position the agency as a leader in earned-first creative work.
  

Operational & Strategic Planning

• Ensure clear briefings, aligned timelines, and smooth cross-functional execution.
  

• Work closely with project management and strategy to maintain campaign integrity.
  

• Track creative performance and use insights to improve processes continuously.
  

Cultural Fluency & Innovation

• Stay tapped into local culture, creators, trends, and conversations.
  

• Share inspiration and insights across the agency to raise creative standards.
  

• Test and adopt new tools and platforms that enhance creative work.
  

Requirements

      • 8–12 years’ experience in a creative or strategy-led role, ideally in social, influence, PR, or culture-focused marketing.

• Proven ability to lead and mentor high-performing creative teams.
  

• Strong background in delivering integrated, multi-platform campaigns.
  

• Experience developing award-winning, earned-first creative work.
  

• Deep understanding of South African culture and how brands can authentically engage with it.
  

• High comfort level with tech and digital innovation (AI, content creation tools, etc.).
  

• Excellent storytelling, presentation, and client-facing skills.
  

• Confidence in both leading and contributing to new business pitches.