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ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY Team triumphs ego – and that's how we play. We keep it real – as a diverse team of talented individuals, we act together to make our world a happier place. We are a community – not because we work together, but because we trust, respect and care for each other. We have unique passions, common goals, and a clear brand manifesto that keeps us focused. Our purpose, mission, beliefs, culture, and values guide our action. We have a culture of responsibility – so that is something you'll have to figure out for yourself, while we empower you with leadership that favours context over control. Inspired by the spirit of sports, we also cultivate an active mindset in everything we do. We believe creativity and agility thrive with fast decision‑making and by embracing process‑light paths. Be ready to make your ideas happen, be yourself, and bring your entrepreneurial spirit. WHAT YOU’LL DO We are looking for a Project Manager to execute community running activations in South Africa. As the Community Manager you will be the most important contact person for our three running communities in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg. You will be responsible for executing and carrying project‑related tasks to ensure smooth, high‑class project realization that meets our client’s standards within a given budget and time frame, while working within the scope of developed concepts and ideas to further develop the communities. In this role you will actively: Steer community teams in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg with strong, consistent communication, education and guidance. Ensure constant development and education of community team based on strategies, concepts, product innovations and brand campaigns. Ensure that execution is fully aligned with brand strategy and visual/verbal identity. Carry out all project/community management needs to ensure a smooth, high‑class project realization in close contact with the client and community captains in each city. Plan projects and task lists, milestones & timelines, reporting & KPIs, budget controlling & invoice management. Manage community teams in all three cities to ensure smooth implementation and realization of daily activations and larger monthly activations. Develop and maintain yearly KPIs, monthly schedule & weekly activations, digital support & technical support (including uploading sessions to app). Assist with on‑the‑ground management including regular activation visits, translation of global toolkits for local execution, and coordinate topics related to the local ecosystem of the projects in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg (vendors, partnerships, brand assets, etc.). Work in collaboration with the social media manager to ensure all community runs and activations are amplified. Manage client, stakeholders and suppliers. WHO YOU ARE Real impact comes from real people and real stories, and your story looks a little like this: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study. At least 2 years agency work experience with large corporations. Innovative approach to challenges & cooperative communication style. A very meticulous and organized nature, with the ability to reach targets efficiently and effectively. Detail‑oriented with the ability to synthesize small details into overall pictures. Active mindset – enjoy working proactively and are a problem solver by nature. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships. Excellent writing and communication skills with the ability to be assertive when needed. Technologically savvy and enthusiastic about trends and insights. Passionate about sports and running. Proficient MS‑Office user. Team player, friendly personality who acts as a true team player and doesn't mind sharing responsibilities with different groups of people. YOUR BENEFITS Act.3 on tour: join our community and work in an exciting international and interdisciplinary environment with over 18 community bases spanning 6 continents. Learning & education: access to training, workshops and custom personal development programmes via our ACT.CADEMY. Our way of acting: opportunities for flexible work arrangements and inspiring office design and set‑ups. Feel good management: open access to coffee, tea and healthy buffets in our community bases. Creative office space: work at a co‑working space with an extremely creative environment. Health and well‑being offers: a wide variety of health programs, training classes and coaching sessions for a healthy and happy body & mind. YOU & ACT.3 Act.3 is an equal opportunity employer. We believe real impact comes from real people and real stories. Everyone has a story to tell, and they should be heard, valued, and respected. No matter where you come from, what you look like, or what your passion is, we celebrate our uniqueness and actively empower an inclusive and equitable world for all. Our community is for everyone, and so is our workplace. Mind matters more than numbers. We value real relationships built on trust and respect. We see each other at eye‑level, inside and outside of work. This means we believe in heart counts and not headcounts. It’s our differences that enable us to shape the future of brands through people, community and culture and make our ideas happen. ABOUT US We are a community of real people who turn our passion into impact. We shape the future of brands through people, community and culture. We make ideas happen. We began our journey as an exclusive partner of adidas, UEFA, and FC Bayern in ****, from our headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany. Since then, we have continued to push the boundaries of human interaction. We understand what society and our world need. Our purpose is to enable each other and brands to create real change in people’s lives, ultimately making our world a happier place. Community and culture are therefore a core part of our work. We approach marketing holistically and have expertise in strategy, creative and experiences. We are now a global community with over 250 individuals in 18 global offices spanning 6 continents. We collaborate with hand‑picked partners all over the world to bring beauty to the spheres of sport, culture and sustainability. #J-18808-Ljbffr