Vacancies

Our staff are our number one priority; we take time to recruit the brightest minds in the business and invest greatly in their development, making sure that they constantly progress. Our ethos is, as ever, brutally simple – if you look after your people, then the work will be exceptional.

For enquiries and applications please contact us here: careers@levergy.co.za.

 

Sports Editorial and Social Media Intern

We are a highly entrepreneurial and opportunity focused company who want to be a world leading passion marketing agency.

Purpose of role:

As a sports editorial intern in our team, you are responsible for assisting in the production of digital media content, primarily on our SuperSport account. You will have a familiarity with all social media platforms along with the talent to write and conceive engaging content for those platforms.

You will be relied upon to research sporting statistics and narratives that will enrich social media content as well as website editorial. Diligence and good attention to detail is a must.

You will have great enthusiasm for the sporting world with a passion not only for sport, but the culture surrounding it.

8 core qualities we are looking for: 

We wish to continue to drive a shift from being SA’s leading and most awarded sport sponsorship agency into being one of SA’s most respected creative marketing agencies through an evolved approach to passion marketing, as we increase output across entertainment and lifestyle related passion points.

  1. Daily innovator : You love improving the way we work, the work that we deliver and the way we are perceived in the market
  2. Creative problem solver: You obsess about building a collaborative culture of true creative problem solving
  3. Relationship builder: You thrive on tight working relationships by being an active participant in meetings, conversations, brands and outcomes both with clients and the internal agency and partner eco-system.
  4. Active leader: You create a positive, inspired & close-knit team and agency. An agency that enjoys & embraces diversity of thought and has loads of fun in solving client problems
  5. Performance obsessed: You are able to deliver high performance in yourself and in others as you bring people together in a focused way to guarantee world class outputs
  6. Opportunity focused: You love spotting new opportunities for innovative content creation for our clients as well as taking as many opportunities to learn as possible.
  7. Brutal distiller of thought: You can take detailed problems and distil them down into clear and actionable plans that the rest of the organisation can rally behind
  8. Connector of dots: You have an ability to see current sporting narratives that will spark interest in people and highlight them in interesting, effective ways.

Roles and Responsibilities:

General:

  • Be solutions driven and have excellent knowledge and understanding sport and current sporting events
  • Must reliably generate accurate and relevant sport statistics to enhance digital content and be prepared to learn how to do so
  • Write copy for social media and other content for digital platforms
  • Create and assist in creating factually correct sport content that is engaging and relevant.
  • Must adhere to deadlines
  • Must be a champion of our culture (not only aligned to the company values, but also displaying the values in the company).

Client collaboration and delivery:

  • Enthusiasm for the job and passion for your work
  • Tertiary degree from a respected institution
  • Strong writing skills
  • Great attention to detail
  • Good proofreading and editing ability
  • Deep knowledge of sport as well as a deep understanding of the sporting landscape
  • Passion to work in sport content creation and marketing
  • Familiarity with all social media platforms and how to produce content on all of them.
  • Positive-attitude, proactive and solutions driven

Performance Measures:

Contributions towards digital content

  • Quality and originality of work
  • Factual accuracy of work
  • Proactive effort in looking for different content opportunities
  • Willingness and effot towards improving copy writing and knowledge on how to research sports statistics

Working in a team environment:

  • Effective communication to colleagues
  • Contribute positively to team morale and engagement
  • Meeting deadlines with reliability
  • Effort towards helping digital team members consistently create quality work

Client satisfaction and relationships:

  • Ability to cater content to the client’s needs, requests and business objectives
  • Positive client feedback and satisfaction with performance

Creative Excellence:

  • Contribution to the digital team’s creative vision
  • Alignment of content creation with client objectives
  • Originality of effective content ideas that can be applied practically

Candidates to email CV careers@levergy.co.za and answer the below asks with the subject line: Levergy sports editorial and social intern application

  1. Why would you be right for this role.
  2. Write 500 words about your passion for sport.

Mid-Weight Strategist

We are a highly entrepreneurial and opportunity focused company who want to be a world

leading passion marketing agency.

As a a mid-weight strategist in our team, you are responsible for driving the data culture in

the strategy team, insight mining and strategy writing across all accounts. You will need to

have proficiency in using our in-house data tools which we’ll offer training for.

You will be responsible for mentoring junior members of the team, researching and utilising

your analytical skills to interpret data and present insights that will inform the strategic and

creative output.

You will also need to possess a natural talent for generating valuable insights that will

enhance our team’s thinking.

 

Eight core qualities we are looking for:

We wish to continue to drive a shift from being SA’s leading and most awarded sport sponsorship agency into being one of SA’s most respected creative marketing agencies

through an evolved approach to passion marketing, as we increase output across

entertainment and lifestyle related passion points.

 

To this end, we require the following qualities:

1. Daily innovator: You love improving the way we work, the work that we deliver and

the way we are perceived in the market

2. Creative problem solver: You obsess about building a collaborative culture of true

creative problem solving

3. Relationship builder: You thrive on tight working relationships by being an active

participant in meetings, conversations, brands and outcomes both with clients and

the internal agency and partner eco-system.

4. Active leader: You create a positive, inspired & close-knit team and agency. An

agency that enjoys & embraces diversity of thought and has loads of fun in solving

client problems

5. Performance obsessed: You are able to deliver high performance in yourself and in

others as you bring people together in a focused way to guarantee world class

outputs.

6. Opportunity focused: You love spotting new opportunities for innovative content

creation for our clients as well as taking as many opportunities to learn as possible.

7. Brutal distiller of thought: You can take detailed problems and distil them down into

clear and actionable plans that the rest of the organisation can rally behind

8. Connector of dots: You have an ability to see current sporting narratives that will

spark interest in people and highlight them in interesting, effective ways.

 

Four simple ways you will be measured:

1. Happy People: Build relationships of trust and respect and partnership within a

culture that allows people to be their best and do their best.

2. Happy Clients: Delight clients with content executions and ideas that ensure we

deliver impact for their business, brand and marketing objectives. Executing ideas as

envisioned, so as to become indispensable to their business while continuing to grow

ours

3. Happy Money: Drive innovative thinking that builds business and financial growth.

4. Happy Work: Remove obstacles (internally and externally) to produce world class

work – both brand & business building, and award winning, for our clients and

ourselves.

 

Roles & Responsibilities 

What We Deliver:

  • Independent strategy development and presentation as well as confidently lead client sessions.
  • Develop segmentation by analysing audience data, market trends, and business objectives to set achievable and meaningful targets for key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • A focus on thought leadership that will help intrench us ourselves in our industry.
  • Stellar writing capabilities producing compelling entries with insightful arguments.
  • Lead the forecasting process by analysing data trends, seasonality, and externalfactors to develop accurate forecasts for future performance for our clients.
  • Generate insightful reports and dashboards to communicate performance againsttargets, highlighting areas of success and opportunities for improvement for ourclients (monthly, quarterly and annually).
  • Stay informed about industry best practices, emerging technologies, andadvancements to enhance the team’s capabilities and effectiveness.

How we behave:

  • We champion culture not only aligned to the company values, but also displaying the values in the company.
  • We exhibit boldness, creativity, and brilliance in everyday tasks, demonstrating reliability that fosters trust within the strategy team.
  • We are insightful and incisive when it comes to the collation and interpretation of data ensuring accuracy.
  • We offer solutions and are team players filling in the gaps wherever your assistance is needed on a project.

Client Collaboration & Delivery:

  • Obssess over the clients brands spotting opportunities
  • Collaborate with Head of Strategy and the strategy team to understand clientsbusiness objectives and requirements
  • Immerse yourself in understanding the client’s brands competitor lansdscapeconsitlently producing best practice/winning work case studies and learnings

Performance Measures:

Specific KPA’s will be implemented, but herein are the broader measures:

Contributions towards strategy work:

  • Research and insight grouping
  • A love and natural flair for strategy
  • Confidence in the craft of presentation
  • Factual and accurate data analytics
  • Passion for strategy and frameworks
  • Understanding of creativity and it’s impact
  • Willingness and effort towards growing knowledge and skillset in data

Events Manager

Job description: Events Manager

Job Level: Mid Senior

Role: The Events Manager at Levergy Marketing Agency will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing events that align with client goals and the agency’s overall strategic objectives. This role involves handling everything from conceptualization to post- event analysis, ensuring the highest standards of client satisfaction, and creating memorable brand experiences.

The role may require some travel for on-site event management and long hours during event preparation and execution. Flexibility is essential, as events may occasionally occur during evenings or weekends.

Event Planning & Strategy:
– Collaborate with clients to understand event objectives and ensure their needs are met.
– Develop event concepts, themes, and proposals that align with client brand strategies.
– Create detailed event plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.

Event Execution:
– Manage all aspects of event logistics, including venue selection, vendor management, and contract negotiation.
– Oversee event set-up, production, and coordination to ensure smooth execution.
– Manage on-site event teams to ensure successful delivery and troubleshoot on the spot to ensure seamless event flow.

Client & Stakeholder Management:
– Serve as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring their satisfaction throughout the event planning and execution phases.
– Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, vendors, and service providers.
– Provide regular updates to clients and stakeholders about event progress.

Budget Management:
– Prepare event budgets and ensure they are adhered to.
– Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising the quality of the event.
– Handle invoices and payments related to event expenditures.

Post-Event Reporting:

– Analyze the success of events based on client feedback, KPIs, and post-event surveys.

-Compile and present detailed post-event reports, including lessons learned and areas for improvement.

– Measure ROI and ensure client goals were achieved.

Team Leadership:
-Lead and mentor the events team, providing guidance and support as needed. o Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members to ensure effective execution of events.
– Foster a positive, collaborative working environment within the team.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Event Management, or a related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in event management, preferably within a marketing or advertising agency.
  • Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale events from start to finish.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Excellent client service and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in event management software and tools.
  • Ability to handle high-pressure situations and think creatively to solve problems.Skills & Competencies:

    • Exceptional organizational and time management skills.

    • Strong attention to detail.

    • High level of professionalism and ability to build rapport with clients and stakeholders.
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

    • Creative thinker with a passion for delivering innovative event experiences.

Four Simple Ways You Will Be Measured: 

  1. Happy People: Build relationships of trust and respect and partnership within a culture that allows people to be their best and do their best.
  2. Happy Clients: Delight clients with content executions and ideas that ensure we deliver impact for their business, brand and marketing objectives. Executing ideas as envisioned, so as to become indispensable to their business while continuing to grow ours.
  3. Happy Money: Drive innovative thinking that builds business and financial growth.
  4. Happy Work: Remove obstacles (internally and externally) to produce world class work – both brand & business building, and award winning, for our clients and ourselves.

Account Manager

Job Description: Account Manager

Job Level: Jnr/Mid

Experience & Skillset Required:

  • 3 + years’ experience in Account Management
  • Organized and strong attention to detail
  • Relevant degree or diploma is advantageous but not a necessity
  • Computer literacy
  • Own transport
  • Good organizational and time management skills
  • Open and friendly personality – Excellent people skills
  • Good presentation and communication skills.
  • Finance and budget management experience.
  • Work well under pressure.
  • Able to travel
  • Solutions driven
  • Self-motivated and disciplined

    Personality traits required that align with our internal values.

  • You are brave
  • You want to keep learning
  • You’re self-motivated
  • You work well in a team and individually

KEY Responsibilities:

• Primarily, you will be required to assist the account team with the day-to-day tasks in running of client accounts / projects.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

Overall Account Management

  • Assist in development & Implementation of Leveraging / Project plans in line with client briefs / strategy / requirements
  • Efficient & effective running of projects across all client projects:  Detailed ops & project plans for all client events/projects
  • De-briefs for all events
  • Assist with all project/client related tasks & requests
  • Supplier Management – Ensure suppliers deliver to Levergy standard

    Finance and Internal Business Processes

  • Assist with the management of project / leveraging budgets. Ensure they are adhered to and within budget.
  • Ensure all financial procedures are adhered to.

    Client service

  • Demonstrate understanding of the Levergy offering and ability to communicate this with client.
  • Ensure that proposals and reporting meet a high and consistent standard that correctly portrays the experience of the activation and summarizes its delivery achievement.
  • Understanding of Rights holder / event contracts. Incl dates, client’s rights, deliverables, fee’s etc.
  • Build and nurture client relationships. Daily communication with clients, including but not limited to taking briefs, contact reports, general communication. Inspire confidence in our ability, provide client with piece of mind.
  • Have full understanding of clients’ business and keep up to date with clients’ products and competitors. Competitor reporting, input into overall strategy and activations. Monthly reporting

Four simple ways you will be measured:

    1. Happy People: Build relationships of trust and respect and partnership within a culture that allows people to be their best and do their best.
    2. Happy Clients: Delight clients with content executions and ideas that ensure we deliver impact for their business, brand and marketing objectives. Executing ideas as envisioned, so as to become indispensable to their business while continuing to grow ours
    3. Happy Money: Drive innovative thinking that builds business and financial growth.
    4. Happy Work: Remove obstacles (internally and externally) to produce world class work – both brand & business building, and award winning, for our clients and ourselves.

PR Account Manager

Job Description: PR Account Manager

Job Level: Mid

Role:

As a PR Account Manager at Levergy, you will be responsible for managing and implementing PR strategies across key accounts. You will build and nurture strong client relationships, collaborate with internal teams, and ensure the successful execution of campaigns. This role requires a blend of creativity, strategic thinking, and hands-on management to elevate our clients’ brands in the sports and entertainment sectors.

Experience & Skillset Required:

  • 3+ years of experience in PR Account Management
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, PR, Marketing, or a related field
  • Strong understanding of youth culture and emerging trends
  • Passion for sports and/or entertainment industries
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and relationship management
  • Highly organized with attention to detail
  • Proficiency in social media platforms and PR tools
  • Own reliable transport
  • Strong presentation and communication skills
  • Experience in finance and budget management
  • Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure
  • Willingness to travel
  • Solutions-driven, self-motivated, and disciplined

    Personality traits required that align with our internal values:

  • Brave: Willing to take risks and push boundaries for creative solutions.
  • Eager to Learn: Constantly seeking knowledge and improvement.
  • Self-motivated: Able to take initiative and manage projects independently.
  • Team Player: Works well in collaboration while also excelling individually.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage client relationships with a focus on building trust and long-term partnerships.
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of each client’s business, goals, and

    products.

  • Collaborate with teams to develop and execute PR strategies.
  • Confidently lead meetings, presenting ideas and progress to clients and internal

    teams.

  • Manage the delivery of campaigns, including pitching stories, placing features, and

    tracking results.

  • Plan and execute events, including writing press releases and handling media

    relations.

  • Track PR activities and provide regular reporting on performance metrics.
  • Proactively identify opportunities to enhance the agency’s client offerings.
  • Stay informed on industry trends and PR services to continuously improve client

    outcomes.

Four simple ways you will be measured:

  1. Happy People: Build relationships of trust and respect and partnership within a culture that allows people to be their best and do their best.
  2. Happy Clients: Delight clients with content executions and ideas that ensure we deliver impact for their business, brand and marketing objectives. Executing ideas as envisioned, so as to become indispensable to their business while continuing to grow ours
  3. Happy Money: Drive innovative thinking that builds business and financial growth.
  4. Happy Work: Remove obstacles (internally and externally) to produce world class work – both brand & business building, and award winning, for our clients and ourselves.

PR Business Unit Director

Job Description: PR Business Unit Director

Job Level: Senior

Role:

The PR Business Unit Director will lead the strategic direction and execution of PR campaigns across accounts. This role involves managing senior-level client relationships, overseeing the PR team, and ensuring the delivery of impactful, results-driven campaigns. You will collaborate with internal teams to strengthen client relationships and drive the agency’s growth in line with Levergy’s values.

Experience & skillset required:

  • Minimum 8 years’ experience in PR Account Management or Business Unit Leadership, with a strong track record of managing client portfolios and leading teams.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
  • A deep understanding of youth culture, with a passion for sports and/or entertainment.
  • Strong financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and ensuring profitability.
  • Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment with strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Strong knowledge of social media platforms, with experience creating integrated digital PR strategies.
  • Ability to think creatively and strategically to develop unique PR solutions for clients.
  • Solutions-driven, self-motivated, and disciplined with a track record of leadership.
  • Ability to travel and attend after-hours events when required.

Personality traits required that align with our internal values:

  • Brave: Willing to take risks and push boundaries for creative solutions.
  • Eager to Learn: You’re committed to continuous learning and development for yourself and your team.
  • Self-motivated: Able to take initiative and manage projects independently.
  • Team Player: You collaborate effortlessly and contribute positively to a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of PR strategies across high-profile accounts, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
  • Build, nurture, and manage strong client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for senior-level stakeholders.
  • Drive the business unit’s performance by providing leadership, mentorship, and guidance to a team of PR professionals.
  • Lead client and internal agency meetings, contributing to the development of innovative PR ideas, campaigns, and strategies.
  • Oversee the creation and delivery of PR strategies, ensuring integration with broader execution plans.
  • Develop, manage, and monitor PR budgets, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services while maximizing value for clients.
  • Keep ahead of industry trends and PR services to continuously enhance Levergy’s client offering.
  • Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities, contributing to the agency’s growth.
  • Ensure regular reporting and tracking of PR campaign progress, presenting insights and results to clients.
  • Pitch and place high-quality PR content and features in relevant media outlets.

Four simple ways you will be measured:

  1. Happy People: Build relationships of trust and respect and partnership within a culture that allows people to be their best and do their best.
  2. Happy Clients: Delight clients with content executions and ideas that ensure we deliver impact for their business, brand and marketing objectives. Executing ideas as envisioned, so as to become indispensable to their business while continuing to grow ours
  3. Happy Money: Drive innovative thinking that builds business and financial growth.
  4. Happy Work: Remove obstacles (internally and externally) to produce world class work – both brand & business building, and award winning, for our clients and ourselves.