Overview

Account Director Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at Make it Good

Location: JHB, Bryanston
Work model: Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days away)
Salary: R40 000 – R53 000 CTC

Why you’d want to work here

  • Multi-award-winning, fully integrated agency ranked among the top independent agencies in South Africa

  • Over 20 years strong and in a brilliant creative and client space

  • 18 days leave + performance bonus

  • High-performing, kind, no-ego team

  • Idea meritocracy – the best thinking wins

  • Genuinely respectful of work–life balance

  • A culture that’s grown intentionally and sustainably

About our client
Our client is a mid-to-large, fully integrated agency with serious creative credentials and an enviable client list. They’re in an exciting phase of momentum – creatively sharp, strategically strong and culturally solid.

They’re looking for a confident, commercially savvy Account Director to lead one of their fastest-growing financial services portfolios. You’ll be the senior day-to-day lead on the account, owning the relationship and ensuring the work is seamless, strategic and impactful.

What the job involves

  • Leading the day-to-day client relationship at mid-to-senior stakeholder level

  • Being the first point of contact – ensuring the client feels heard, guided and confident in delivery

  • Translating complex product briefs into clear, inspiring creative briefs alongside strategy

  • Proactively identifying opportunities – not waiting for the client to spot them

  • Overseeing integrated communication ecosystems across ATL and digital platforms

  • Ensuring diplomacy, precision and clarity across all brand touchpoints

  • Managing scope, margins and resource allocation with commercial awareness

  • Working closely with a Business Unit Director who provides overarching governance

What you need to be considered

  • 5–7 years’ agency experience

  • Strong experience leading fully integrated accounts (ATL + digital)

  • Proven ability to manage senior stakeholders with confidence

  • Commercial literacy – you understand margin, scoping and the value of agency time

  • Calm, resilient and solution-oriented under pressure

  • High emotional intelligence and excellent communication skills

  • Financial services experience is advantageous

Bonus points if you

  • Have worked on complex banking or highly regulated brands

  • Thrive in fast-paced, high-performance environments

  • Are naturally proactive and opportunity-driven

  • Love building long-term client partnerships

If you’re ready to own a major account, work with smart, kind humans and help shape meaningful integrated work – we’d love to hear from you.

Title: Account Director

Company: Make it Good

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

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