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Solutions Architect
Johannesburg
Solutions Architect
  • You will provide solution architecture and design options and map business requirements to technical and system requirements for complex projects in a large scale, highly available, distributed systems environment...
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Role Description:
  •  You will provide solution architecture and design options and map business requirements to
    technical and system requirements for complex projects in a large scale, highly available,
    distributed systems environment.
  • You will work collaboratively with tech and business stakeholders to deliver innovative
    enterprise technology solutions that solve business problems.
  • This role requires advanced technical skills to architect complex service-oriented solutions
    along with well-developed soft skills to efficiently communicate across the business.
  • Experience with Marketing Technologies is highly desirable.
Experience:
  • A bachelor’s degree in business or related field or an MBA.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in software architecture or a related field.
  • Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
  • The ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions.
  • Advanced technical skills.
  • Excellent documentation skills.
  • Fundamental analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
  • Advanced knowledge in dev ops and execution of tasks and duties.
  • Experience creating detailed reports and giving presentations.
  • Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • A track record of following through on commitments.
  • Excellent planning, organisational, and time management skills.
  • Experience leading and developing top-performing teams.
  • A history of leading and supporting successful projects.
  • Strong customer focus and passion for doing the right thing for the customer
  • Excellent communication skills. Demonstrated ability to use data to influence tech/non-tech Executive leaders and drive decisions
  • Solve complex technical challenges, establish credibility & build deep relationships with other senior technical leaders
  • The ability to “think big” and simultaneously understand and appreciate the details necessary to operationalize overarching strategies and goals. The ability to make sense of complex issues and ambiguous situations.
  • Challenges assumptions about “the way things are done”. Communicates explicitly what must change, why changes are necessary, and possible outcomes and costs. Adjusts communication style to the audience to help them understand and accept the change
  • Demonstrates and fosters a sense of urgency, a “can-do” spirit, a sense of optimism, ownership, and a strong commitment to achieving goals and organizational success. Demonstrates a strong sense of ownership and a commitment to achieving meaningful results.
  • Collaboration across multiple teams, stakeholders management in and outside the domain
  • Experience mentoring and growing talent
Management Level:
Solutions Architect
Day to day responsibilities:
  •  Design a successful highly distributed, large scale platform architecture that enablesfaster time to market for our customer and partner-facing features
  • Bring thought technical leadership including architectural and strategic advice in the areas of architecture principles, technology lifecycles, and best practices related to building a scalable platform.
  • Provide guidance on platform performance and reliability targets, including the definition of relevant metrics to be monitored, non-functional requirements and future scalability
  • Ensure that the appropriate solution governance, compliance and resilience is built into solutions
  • Own the design and delivery of the architecture and infrastructure required to modernize existing infrastructure and product capabilities.
  • Be an active part of the architecture community and the architecture board.
  • Communicate and enforce architecture standards within Marketing Tech.
  • Work closely with product owners and engineers to design, implement, continually improve highly scalable applications and services
  • Facilitate deep architectural discussions to build confidence and ensure success when implementing these technology solutions
  • Be a trusted technical advisor to the Tech ELT; provide technical guidance to other team members
  • Identify emergent technology trends and opportunities for future growth and development
  • Identify long term solutions that emphasize performance, maintainability, and developer experience.
Client:
Nerdware
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Deal Maker (Sales Rep)
Johannesburg
Deal Maker (Sales Rep)
Our company is on the hunt for a top-performing sales representative to crush goals and dominate the industry. You'll be in charge of generating leads...
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Role Description:
Our company is on the hunt for a top-performing sales representative to crush goals and dominate the industry. You'll be in charge of generating leads, delivering stellar sales presentations, and negotiating contracts with potential clients. We're looking for someone with a killer sales instinct and an unbeatable level of charisma. Experience in sales is a must, so if you're ready to take your career to the next level, apply now and join our winning team!
Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, economics, or related fields is a plus.
  • Experience in sales is a must (digital marketing and software development prefered.)
  • Understanding of the sales process and dynamics.
  • A commitment to excellent customer service.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Superb interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly build rapport with both customers and suppliers.
  • Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
  • Competency in microsoft applications including word, excel, and outlook.
  • Able to work comfortably in a fast paced environment.
Management Level:
Deal Maker (Sales Rep)
Day to day responsibilities:
  • Generating leads.
  • Meeting or exceeding sales goals.
  • Negotiating all contracts with prospective clients.
  • Helping determine pricing schedules for quotes, promotions, and negotiations.
  • Preparing weekly and monthly reports.
  • Giving sales presentations to a range of prospective clients.
  • Coordinating sales efforts with marketing programs.
  • Understanding and promoting company programs.
  • Obtaining deposits and balance of payment from clients.
  • Preparing and submitting sales contracts for orders.
  • Visiting clients and potential clients to evaluate needs or promote products and services.
  • Maintaining client records.
  • Answering client questions about credit terms, products, prices, and availability.
Client:
Nerdware
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Integrated Graphic Designer
Cape Town (in-office V&A Waterfront Precinct)
Integrated Graphic Designer
• Conceptualisation and design of digital-centric integrated campaigns, assets and collateral – including
(but not limited to) web, social media, paid media, static and multi-frame display media, newsletters, key
and lead visuals, emailers, out-of-home and print adverts
• Define and develop the look and feel (art direction) for top-line ideas and new business endeavours
• Interpret briefs and strategic insights into compelling and engaging visual solutions
• Participate in agency brainstorm and ideation sessions
• Take responsibility of allocated tasks and briefs and manage own workloads and time effectively
• Able to work with direction and within a team and/or independently, and confident to take own initiative
as needed to meet project deadlines in support of the agency and its client’s business objectives
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Role Description:
The Nerdware Group is looking for an Integrated Graphic Designer with great original ideas, strong 360
conceptual and execution ability and superb mixed media design thinking that can successfully ideate and
bring to life platform-agnostic campaigns and concepts, and create collateral for web, social and digital
media for our diverse and exciting clients across Retail, Automotive, SOE and Finance. The ideal candidate
must have a strong foundation and background in conceptualisation, graphic design, art direction, brand
design, illustration and typography, together with an eye for detail as well as being up to date with the latest
digital marketing trends, techniques and technologies.
Experience:
• At least four years of experience as a Graphic Designer or Agency Creative (Art and Design) – ideally in a
reputable digital or integrated advertising agency environment

• Tertiary qualification in Visual Communication Design or Graphic Design advantageous
• Strong conceptual and execution ability
• A supporting portfolio that demonstrates creative capability and proficiency, ideation, concept and
campaign development and execution
• Maintains high standards in when it comes to delivery – both creatively and technically
• Critical thinker with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude that’s also willing to support junior
and intern staff if needed
Management Level:
Integrated Graphic Designer
Day to day responsibilities:
• MacOS and Google Suite
• Fluent in Adobe CS: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat (advantage: AfterEffects and XD)
• Figma (advantage: creating and working with Components)
• Good English verbal and written communication skills
• Good understanding of digital advertising design strategy and implementation – i.e., call to action,
structuring information and messaging hierarchy and contextually identifying USPs and marketable value
propositions
• Experience and understanding of digital and social media platforms and channels including best
practice (advantage: Digital Marketing certification)
• Beneficial: understanding of User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) Design
Client:
Nerdw
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Digital Marketing Specialist
Johannesburg
Digital Marketing Specialist
Are you a master of the digital realm with a knack for staying ahead of the curve? Do you embrace your inner Nerd, armed with the latest tech know-how and marketing finesse? If you ready to wield your futuristic digital skills and join a team of Nerds pushing the boundaries of marketing innovation, then look no further – an extraordinary opportunity awaits you at Nerdware, where marketing meets cutting-edge tech in the digital landscape of tomorrow!
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Role Description:
Are you a master of the digital realm with a knack for staying ahead of the curve? Do you embrace your inner Nerd, armed with the latest tech know-how and marketing finesse? If you ready to wield your futuristic digital skills and join a team of Nerds pushing the boundaries of marketing innovation, then look no further – an extraordinary opportunity awaits you at Nerdware, where marketing meets cutting-edge tech in the digital landscape of tomorrow!

As our Digital Marketing Specialist - Future Nerd Division, you'll be at the forefront of our cutting-edge agency, combining your digital expertise with a nerdy flair to drive groundbreaking campaigns and elevate our client's brands to new heights. You'll explore uncharted territories, experiment with the latest tech, and collaborate with a team of tech-savvy Nerds to shape the future of digital marketing.
Experience:
Knowledge of cutting-edge digital marketing tools, including AI-driven platforms, AR/VR tech, data fusion, and advanced analytics.

  • Adept at using futuristic marketing technologies to deliver data-driven results that surpass traditional marketing efforts.
  • Ability to unleash your Nerd creativity and bring innovation to the forefront of your campaigns and strategies.
  • Analytical acumen to interpret futuristic metrics and transform them into actionable strategies.
  • Passionate about staying ahead of the curve, continuously learning about emerging technologies and their applications in marketing.
  • Exceptional communication skills to convey complex ideas and tech concepts in a relatable and accessible manner.
  • Fearless in exploring new frontiers, experimenting with tech, and pushing the boundaries of marketing possibilities.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, or a related field.
  •  3+ years of experience in digital marketing, preferably with a focus on leveraging cutting-edge technologies and trends.
  • Join the Future Nerd Division of Nerdware and be a part of the tech-savvy revolution in digital marketing. Embrace your Nerd spirit, embrace the future, and apply now to shape the digital landscape of tomorrow!
Management Level:
Digital Marketing Specialist
Day to day responsibilities:
Futuristic Strategy: Develop and execute visionary digital marketing strategies that leverage the latest tech trends, AI-driven insights, virtual reality experiences, and more. You'll be the architect of campaigns that transcend the present and define the future.

  • Hyperloop Content Creation: Craft captivating content that propels our clients messages at warp speed, from interactive AR-powered ads to AI-generated copy that resonates with tech-savvy audiences.
  • Neural Network Social Media: Weave your Nerd magic on social media, leveraging algorithms and neural networks to engage, analyze, and optimize campaigns with precision and efficiency.
  • Data Fusion and Analysis: Merge data from diverse sources and employ advanced analytics to uncover hidden patterns and predict future marketing opportunities, transforming data into actionable insights.
  • Augmented Reality Web Wizardry: Collaborate with our team of tech wizards to create immersive augmented reality experiences that transport website visitors into a futuristic world of our client's brands.
  • Quantum Partnerships: Forge alliances with influential tech players and startups to unlock the full potential of cutting-edge marketing technologies, creating synergies that defy conventional marketing paradigms.
  • Cyberpunk Communication: Craft communications that resonate with the digital natives of tomorrow, utilising memes, GIFs, and interactive content to keep our clients' brands at the forefront of the virtual revolution.
Client:
Nerdw
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Paid Media Specialist
Johannesburg
Paid Media Specialist
We are looking for a team member who will be responsible for the day-to-day management of paid digital marketing campaigns, which encompass paid search, display, and social advertising strategies for both B2B and B2C businesses.
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Role Description:
We are looking for a team member who will be responsible for the day-to-day management of paid digital marketing campaigns, which encompass paid search, display, and social advertising strategies for both B2B and B2C businesses.

As a Paid Media Specialist, your primary role is to create and optimize paid media channels, supporting the growth goals of the digital department. Your expertise will drive growth and success for organizations on various digital platforms. You play a vital role in developing and managing effective digital strategies and media buying.
Experience:
  • Diploma/Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of social media experience, including planning and managing content in a corporate or agency setting.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a thorough understanding of social media management and strategy.
  • Familiarity with various analytics software.
  • Strong multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Management Level:
Paid Media Specialist
Day to day responsibilities:
  • Developing social media content plans aligned with the company's brand identity.
  • Creating consistent and engaging content across all social media platforms by writing and editing social media posts.
  • Improving customer engagement and promoting social media campaigns.
  • Managing a high volume of daily social media posts.
  • Timely communication with social media followers, promptly responding to their queries.
  • Developing and managing social influencer programs and attending relevant events.
  • Utilizing analytical tools like GWI, Google Analytics, Sprout Social, and Facebook Insights to monitor and evaluate the company's social media presence and performance.
  • Preparing monthly reports on social media marketing efforts.
  • Develop social media marketing strategy for optimal results.
  • Keeping up to date with best practices and emerging trends in social media.
  • Assisting with other duties as needed.
Client:
Nerdw
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