Location: 2 Lascelles Road, Meadowbrook, Edenvale
Hours: 08:00 - 17:00 weekdays.
Reporting to: Department Head
About SMD Technologies
Are you ready to join the fastest growing developer of brands in South Africa? With hundreds of consumer brands from Volkano, Sony, Rocka, Eiger and more, SMD Technologies is home to huge audio and incredible staff.
We have a young and vibey office space, with heaps of staff spoils and the best coffee in SA, all designed to make you want to love working here.
About the Role:
We’re looking for a tough, no-nonsense Traffic Manager to whip our workflow into shape. This is not a project administrator role — it’s a leadership function for someone who lives for structure, thrives under pressure, and takes pride in keeping the machine running.
You’ll be the glue between design, marketing, and production — ensuring briefs are clear, timelines are realistic (but tight), and that every single person is pulling their weight. You’ll follow up, follow through, and follow hard when people drop the ball.
If you’re proactive, outspoken, and allergic to “it fell through the cracks”, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
● Manage the flow of work in and out of the studio and marketing departments — nothing gets lost, delayed, or duplicated
● Own the schedule: create timelines, allocate resources, and ensure that every team member knows exactly what’s expected and when
● Monitor all project timelines and flag delays early — no silent stalling, no last-minute surprises
● Follow up with stakeholders when work is blocked or unclear — and chase down what’s needed to move forward
● Work closely with team leads to balance priorities, triage requests, and shift deadlines when absolutely necessary (not just when it’s convenient)
● Keep briefing processes sharp and hold teams accountable to project clarity and delivery
● Maintain visibility over all incoming and outgoing work — from campaign rollouts to packaging deadlines
● Be the calm in the chaos — and also the firm hand when the chaos needs to be called out. Gandalf, no one shall pass you to approach a team member directly!
● Report regularly to senior managers on studio output, bottlenecks, team capacity and wins
Requirements:
● 3+ years’ experience in a traffic or project management role (agency, studio or marketing environment)
● A proactive, firm, and no-excuses attitude — you’re not afraid to chase, escalate, or call things out
● Exceptional organisational skills — you see the gaps, plug them, and keep things running smoothly
● Experience managing timelines for multiple departments or functions (bonus if you’ve handled both creative and marketing teams)
● Ability to read the room — know when someone’s stalling, over-promising, or just needs a push
● Strong communication skills — clear, concise, and confident (no passive follow-ups here)
● Experience with traffic/project management tools like Trello, Monday.com, Asana, or similar
● A cool head under pressure and the stamina to keep up in a fast-paced environment
Personal Attributes that lead to success:
● You don’t wait for information — you get it
● You don’t settle for vague answers — you dig until it’s clear
● You don’t accept missed deadlines — unless you’ve been told early and with a good reason
● You’ve got the respect of your team — because you’re fair, honest, and always in control