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Managing Director Jobs in City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa at Millar Cameron
Title: Managing Director
Company: Millar Cameron
Location: City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
We are a trusted resource for parents and educators, providing essential advice, insights, and support to families navigating the education system. With over 5 million visits per year and a strong social media and newsletter following, our platform is committed to enhancing its services and expanding commercial success under new leadership.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a commercially driven Managing Director to lead a digital platform into its next phase of growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong marketing background, with deep expertise in digital marketing, growth strategies, and monetisation. They will drive revenue, partnerships, and engagement while ensuring that the brand remains a trusted source of information for its audience.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute a commercial strategy to drive revenue growth through advertising, partnerships, and new monetisation models.
• Oversee digital marketing strategies, including SEO, paid media, content marketing, and social media, to enhance traffic and engagement.
• Identify new business opportunities and partnerships that align with the brand’s mission and growth objectives.
• Optimise the user experience, ensuring the platform meets the evolving needs of its audience.
• Lead and manage a high-performing team, fostering a results-driven and innovative culture.
• Analyse key performance metrics and use data-driven insights to refine strategies and improve ROI.
• Represent the organisation in the media, at industry events, and in strategic discussions with stakeholders.
• Oversee financial planning and budgeting to ensure sustainable growth and profitability.
• Ensure the effective development, maintenance, and optimisation of the platform’s website, including experience with WordPress development.
Key Requirements:
• Proven experience in a senior commercial, marketing, or leadership role, ideally in a digital business.
• Strong background in digital marketing, including SEO, PPC, social media, and email marketing.
• Demonstrated success in revenue growth, business development, and commercial strategy execution.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyse performance metrics and implement improvements.
• Experience leading teams and working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with WordPress development, website management, and optimisation.
• Experience in digital media advertising and sponsorship is a major plus.
• Passion for education, parenting, and community-driven businesses is a plus.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to lead and scale a well-established brand with a loyal audience. If you are a commercially focused leader with a passion for digital marketing and business growth, we would love to hear from you.