Digital Strategist

Established in 2004 OLIVER is the worlds first and only specialist in designing building and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40 countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences. As a part of The Brandtech Group we are at the forefront of leveraging cutting‑edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity and drive insightful decision‑making empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results. Role : Digital Strategist - (FTC 12 months) Location : Durban South Africa About the role : The Digital Strategist is an essential member of OLIVER’s in‑house agency model embedded directly within our clients’ organisation and reporting to the Strategy Director. This role drives business growth by developing innovative digital strategies that enhance brand presence and deliver measurable results. As the voice of brand strategy the Digital Strategist partners with our clients’ team to ensure insights and best practices inform all creative outputs. You’ll provide strategic direction through daily collaboration with the clients brand teams. What you will be doing : Analyse audience, market and brand data to extract meaningful insights and present clear findings Develop strong working relationships with clients’ in‑house teams and colleagues to create a cohesive partnership. Research and implement digital, mobile and social media best practices while maintaining quality standards. Create compelling creative briefs and conduct effective team briefings. Lead content strategy planning and implementation to deliver creative excellence. What you need to be great in this role : Ability to transform complex data into actionable insights for creative execution. Excellence in writing clear, compelling creative briefs. Strong communication skills to articulate and justify strategic recommendations to client teams. Exceptional client relationship management with the ability to organise, influence and build effective partnerships. Comprehensive understanding of media, digital, mobile, social content and data in the consumer journey. Experience in the FMCG sector. Bachelor’s degree in marketing, digital media, communications or related field. 3‑5 years of digital strategy experience preferably in an agency environment. Proven success in developing digital campaigns that achieve business objectives. Strong analytical abilities and experience with digital analytics platforms. Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail. Adaptable problem‑solving mindset. Creative thinking balanced with strategic business acumen. Req ID : 14228 LI-MR1 #LI-Onsite #LI-midsenior Our values shape everything we do : Be Ambitious to succeed. Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of whats possible. Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work. Be always learning and listening to understand. Be Results‑focused to exceed expectations. Be actively pro‑inclusive and anti‑racist across our community, clients and creations. OLIVER a part of the Brandtech Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status or any other characteristic protected by local laws. OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability with science‑based emissions reduction targets. Collectively we work towards our mission of embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle. Employment Type : Full Time Vacancy : 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr