To apply, click on the link at the end of the posts and all the best with your applications.

Welcome To Our World!

Hollywoodbets is a sports and entertainment betting operator that was born and bred on the sunny coast of Durban, South Africa. Whether you’re in one of our upmarket retail branches or online, our clients can conveniently place bets in style anytime, anywhere.

Our Purple Team has grown to more than 6000 Team Members with our presence extending beyond local borders. We’re talking the United Kingdom, Ireland and Mozambique. We offer a wide range of betting options that include exciting products with a quick turn-around, as well as betting on all major sports.

We have partnered with local and international powerhouses. Joining our winning Team means being associated with sporting stars like the Hollywoodbets Dolphins and Hollywoodbets Sharks. Our Team also takes pride in being part of a company that has naming rights to the Hollywoodbets Kingsmead cricket stadium, Hollywoodbets Kings Park rugby stadium, and racecourses such as Hollywoodbets Greyville, Hollywoodbets Scottsville, Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, Hollywoodbets Durbanville and we’re the event title sponsors of Africa’s Greatest Horseracing Event, The Hollywoodbets Durban July!

We have taken our passion for football to the next level through our sponsorship of the Hollywoodbets Super League, South Africa’s premier women’s football league. We are also the official South African betting partner for LaLiga and a principle partner for UK’s Premier League club, Brentford FC. Becoming the first South African betting operator to appear on the front of a Premier League jersey was a dream come true – and there’s much more in store.

Our success is built on the Hollywood Values of Service Excellence, Commitment, Integrity, Innovation, Enthusiasm, Accountability and Ubuntu. Hollywoodbets has always had the needs of the community at heart and through the Hollywood Foundation, we have executed many initiatives to help local communities, assist with bridging the gaps found in sports within our country, and continue our mission to bring HOPE.

There are countless opportunities available within our Purple Team. With hard work, a great attitude and determination, there’s nothing you can’t achieve! We have an accredited in-house training and development company dedicated to helping Team Members take on more leadership roles – because as a part of the Hollywood Group you can realise all your career goals.

 At Hollywoodbets, we are all about making the impossible, possible. If you have a ‘can do’ attitude, then you’ll fit right into the Team!

So, are you ready to level up, learn, and perform at your best?

Perks & Benefits

Rewards trips and other travel opportunities: with major annual destinations being Vegas and Dubai

Provident fund: The provident fund package is inclusive of both retirement and funeral benefits

Annual leave entitlement increases linked to a Team Member’s length of service

Rewarding Team Members with ad hoc discretionary bonuses during the year

Bursary and Learnership Programmes to invest in Team growth and development

Annual events Team Members enjoy are the pre-July party, branch events and year-end functions

HR Portfolio Manager

Job Description

Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.

We have an amazing opportunity for an HR Portfolio Manager, based at our Regional Office in Bryanston, Johannesburg. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in leading the delivery of a proactive and customer-focused HR service across the business. This includes providing effective support, guidance and advice to Managers and Team Members, as well as delivering strategic and operational Human Resource projects and initiatives that maximise performance and enable all Team Members to engage and contribute to the development of the organisation.

With Hollywoodbets You Will:

Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.

Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.

Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.

You Bring:

• A valid Driver’s license.
• A minimum of 2 years’ Human Resources Management/Supervisory.

A Bonus To Have:

• An HR qualification or currently studying towards one.

What You’ll Do For The Brand:

• Proactively lead, coach and manage HR Business Partners to provide effective HR service delivery across the business.
• Act as a senior point of contact and subject matter expert on complex matters and projects, providing HR related advice to all stakeholders.
• Provide advice and support to Team Members and Managers in all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment and selection, onboarding, induction, performance management, employee relations, engagement and well-being.
• Support the implementation of the business’ human resource plans by proactively working with Team Members and Line Managers to develop a culture of responsibility and accountability for frontline human resources management, embedding a performance culture.
• Partner with and coach Managers to support the delivery of human resource plans and initiatives and encouraging a culture of Line Manager responsibility and accountability for front line human resources.
• Proactively lead, manage and successfully deliver complex cross-functional human resource projects across the organisation within specific timeframes.
• Assist in the review, development and successful implementation of progressive human resource policies, processes and plans to drive continuous engagement and embed a performance culture across the organisation.
• Lead the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives, using business knowledge and intelligence to inform changes and develop solutions to ensure that all HR operational systems and processes are fit for purpose.
• Utilise people data and analytics to measure trends and patterns to influence the effectiveness of human resource policies and plans to help drive continuous improvements and increase performance.
• Lead and assist organisation transformation and change programmes.
• Lead the development of innovative wellbeing initiatives that enhance Team Member wellbeing and improve performance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships across a broad range of stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Develop, deliver and evaluate training materials, presentations and workshops as required in relation to specialist and generalist subject areas.
• Analyse and report on human resource statistics and trends to enhance the effectiveness of the HR Service Delivery and to provide information relevant to making sound business decisions.
• Take responsibility for own professional and personal development, keeping up to date with current practice and employment legislation.
• Ensure EE compliance within the Portfolio.
• Ad-hoc duties.

What You’ll Bring To The Team:

• Consistently achieve goals, meet deadlines, and maintain quality standards.
• Take ownership, follow through on commitments, and proactively correct mistakes.
• Identify, analyse, and resolve issues efficiently.
• Support and develop Line Managers and Team Members.
• Collect, verify, and analyse data to drive decisions.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external networks.
• Understand business drivers and financial impact.

So, are you ready to level up, learn, and perform at your best? Apply now!

Please be advised that should you not be contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful. 

Software Development Instructor

Job Description

The Star Factory has an exciting opportunity for a Software Development Instructor to join our team based in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

The Software Development Instructor will be responsible for educating individuals and teams on the principles and practices of software development, including coding languages, methodologies, tools, and best practices, by designing and delivering training programs, creating course materials and assessing learner progress to ensure effective software development within the organization; essentially bridging the gap between technical knowledge and practical application for developers at various levels through implementing training and development tools.

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant experience as a Software Developer and/or related training, lecturing or mentoring role.

Advantageous:

• Registered MICT SETA assessor.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities:

Curriculum Development:

• Design and develop comprehensive software development training programs tailored to different skill levels, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced courses, covering topics like object-oriented programming, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, testing methodologies, and version control systems.

Delivery of Training Sessions:

• Conduct interactive training sessions, both in-person and online, utilizing various teaching methods like lectures, demonstrations, hands-on exercises, case studies, and group projects to facilitate learning.

Training Material Creation:

• Develop training materials such as course manuals, presentations, practice exercises, and e-learning modules to support the learning process.

Assessment and Evaluation:

• Assess learner progress through quizzes, practical assignments, and performance evaluations to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

Mentorship and Support:

• Provide individual coaching and mentorship to trainees, addressing their specific questions and challenges during the learning process.

Stay Updated:

• Keep abreast of emerging technologies, software development trends, and best practices to ensure training content remains current and relevant.

Project Implementation:

• Collaboration with development teams.
• Work closely with software development teams to identify training needs, incorporate feedback into training programs, and align training with project requirements.
• Implement, track, problem solve and report on relevant projects as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Technical skills: Strong proficiency in programming languages like Java, Python, C++, and related development tools and frameworks.
• Software Development Methodologies: Understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), Waterfall, and other development lifecycle approaches.
• Teaching and Training Skills: Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills to effectively deliver training content to diverse audiences.
• Instructional Design: Ability to design engaging and effective training materials, including e-learning modules.
• Assessment Skills: Capability to evaluate learner performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Problem-solving: Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and address learner challenges during training sessions
• Demonstrate sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates sound presentations skills.
• Demonstrate high energy, enthusiasm and motivation in execution of work.
• Proficient in training methodologies and best practice.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of accountability.

Please be advised that should you not be contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful. 

Social Media Coordinator

Job Description

Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.

We have an amazing opportunity for a Social Media Coordinator. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and growing a social media presence across varied platforms and channels.

With Hollywoodbets You Will:

Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.

Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.

Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.

You Bring:

• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends.
• Copywriting experience.

A Bonus To Have:

• A degree/ diploma in a related field.

What You’ll Do For The Brand:

• Create and manage the social coverage of all brand and industry events.
• Publish articles on various sporting events around the globe.
• Draw up writing schedules and adhere to deadlines.
• Communicate with contributing writers and follow up on deadlines issued
• Copywrite and edit work sent in by writers.
• Produce content for social media platforms such as Facebook, X (Twitter), Google etc
• Copywrite and edit content for the Hollywood website, Social Responsibility website and soccer sponsorship website.
• Able to access social media platforms via your cellphone as and when required.
• Communicate with customers if required, and redirect feedback to the correct channels
• Excellent knowledge of Hollywood culture and know what the business entails to advise customers accordingly
• Identify ways to maximize and leverage social content in all forms of marketing
• Good understanding of sports betting and write articles based on this
• Identify new/emerging social platforms that serve the goals of Hollywood and keep management informed
• Find opportunities to promote our social media channels online and offline
• Grow the social media presence
• Any other ad hoc duties that might be required

What You’ll Bring To The Team:

• Understand the internet betting platform (website and functionality).
• Understands the mobile betting application and functionality.
• Must be quality focused and results driven.
• Ability to take accountability and entail great problem-solving skills.

So, are you ready to level up, learn, and perform at your best? Apply now!

Please note that only applicants who meet the stipulated minimum requirements will be considered.

Brand Marketing Coordinator x 2

Job Description

Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.

We have amazing opportunities for X 2 Brand Marketing Coordinators. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Senior Brand Marketing Coordinator with all Brand Marketing projects to ensure that projects are completed efficiently and effectively. This role is responsible for creating/developing and delivering Brand Marketing ideas and activities. The ideal candidates will create concepts and marketing materials, manage projects, and ensure company messages are consistent and aligned to the overall Brand Strategy.

With Hollywoodbets You Will:

Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.

Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.

Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.

You Bring:

1-2 years in a Marketing related position.

A Bonus To Have:

Degree/ Diploma in a related field.

What You’ll Do For The Brand:

• Implement Brand Marketing elements for events and advertising campaigns by assembling and analyzing strategy objectives and sales forecasts.
• Coordinate with creative teams to develop marketing strategies, including public relations campaigns, event planning, online marketing strategies, or others based on company needs.
• Develop strong relationships with Management and Regional Teams to support the delivery of the Brand message.
• Plan and create social media, digital, and print campaign plans for the brand for sign-off by the Brand Marketing Manager.
• Develop and implement brand awareness campaigns.
• Plan and organize promotional presentations.
• Coordinate advertising campaigns with advertising agencies or in-house marketing teams.
• Create marketing plans, including developing budgets and identifying target markets.
• Create brochures, flyers, advertisements, catalogues, or other printed materials used in marketing campaigns.
• Assist where possible with projects.
• Oversee Brand Marketing assistants on daily administrative tasks to ensure the functionality and coordination of the Brand Marketing department’s activities.
• Branding roll out (containers, taxi ranks, billboards, radio, newspaper etc.)
• Support Senior Marketing Team in organising various projects.
• Assist, support and advise Regions on all aspects of Brand Marketing.
• Brief graphic designer and web developer on all campaign content to be designed/photographed.
• Research market trends and competitor activities within the industry to identify opportunities for growth.
• Plan, schedule and collaborate with marketing team photo shoots for maximum impact and benefit.
• Prepare marketing reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing reports.
• Keep promotional materials ready by coordinating requirements with graphics department; inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Support regional marketing teams with major campaigns.
• Research competitive products by identifying and evaluating product characteristics, market share, pricing, and advertising; maintaining research databases.
• Monitor budgets by comparing and analysing actual results with plans and forecasts.
• Create, deliver, edit, and optimize marketing materials.
• Ensure that messages are supportive of and consistent with marketing strategies.
• Provide support to marketing department.
• Coordinate flow of information and communication and disseminate it according to plan/strategy.
• Create thought leadership materials.
• Research media coverage and industry trends.
• Develop fresh story ideas.
• Conduct extensive media outreach.
• Improve communication efficiencies within company.
• Additional duties:
• Informal product and lifestyle photography when required.
• Assist the Marketing Manager on additional brands when required.
• Any ad-Hoc / additional tasks and roles, as and when needed/requested by management.
• Other
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced growing environment.
• Will be required to travel from time to time
• Will be required to work afterhours or weekends based on various project deadlines and rosters

What You’ll Bring To The Team:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take accountability and entail great problem-solving skills.
• Impressive planning, organizational and time management skills.
• Must have a strong sense of customer focus.

So, are you ready to level up, learn, and perform at your best? Apply now!

Please note that only applicants who meet the stipulated minimum requirements will be considered.

Paid/SEO Specialist

Job Description

Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.

We have an amazing opportunity for a Paid/SEO Specialist to be based in Bryanston, Johannesburg. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing paid search campaigns and SEO optimizations to drive traffic, increase brand visibility, and achieve business goals. The ideal candidate must possess a deep understanding of search engine marketing (SEM), and be proficient in utilising various advertising platforms, and has a proven track record of delivering successful paid search and SEO campaigns.

With Hollywoodbets You Will:

Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.

Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.

Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.

You Bring:

• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in PPC and SEO.

A Bonus To Have:

• Degree/Diploma in Marketing, Digital Technologies or relevant field.

What You’ll Do For The Brand:

• Create, set up, and launch paid search campaigns across various platforms, such as Google Ads, Bing Ads, and other relevant channels.
• Develop compelling and targeted ad copy that aligns with campaign goals.
• Ensure proper tracking and implement analytics to measure and report on campaign performance.
• Regularly monitor and adjust keyword lists to optimize for performance and relevance.
• Conduct A/B testing of ad copy and landing pages to improve click-through rates (CTR) and conversion rates.
• Implement bid strategies to maximize ROI and achieve campaign objectives.
• Analyse campaign performance data using analytics tools.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on performance metrics.
• Generate regular reports to update stakeholders on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Stay informed about industry trends, changes in search algorithms, and competitor activities.
• Adjust strategies based on market changes and maintain a competitive edge.
• Efficiently manage campaign budgets and allocate resources based on performance and priorities.
• Identify opportunities for budget optimization and reallocation.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, design, and analytics.
• Communicate effectively to align paid search efforts with overall marketing strategies.
• Collaborate with external agencies or vendors when necessary.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, tools, and trends.
• Recommend and implement new strategies and technologies to enhance campaign performance.
• Engage in continuous learning to stay ahead of changes in the digital advertising landscape.
• Plan and execute A/B tests to optimize various elements of campaigns.
• Test new ad formats, targeting options, and bidding strategies to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with advertising policies and guidelines on different platforms.
• Perform regular quality checks to ensure accurate campaign setup and tracking.
• Google My Business optimization.
• Optimize copy and landing pages for search engine marketing.
• Perform ongoing keyword discovery, expansion, and optimization.
• Research and implement search engine optimization recommendations.
• Develop and implement link building strategy.
• Work with the development team to ensure SEO best practices are properly implemented on newly developed code.
• Work with editorial and marketing teams to drive SEO in content creation and content programming.
• Recommend changes to website architecture, content, linking and other factors to improve SEO positions for target keywords.
• Have a basic understanding of Yahoo and Bing but not limited to.
• Prior experience in content marketing, content growth and SEO.
• Working knowledge of search engine optimization practices.
• Outstanding ability to think creatively, strategically, and identify and resolve problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill.
• Ability to work within a team and independently.
• Strong organisational, time management, and analytical skills.
• Reviewing and analysing client sites for areas that can be improved and optimized.
• Identify powerful keywords to drive the most valuable traffic.
• Writing powerful calls-to-action to convert visitors.
• Filling websites and other content with effective keywords.
• Research competitors and provide suggestions for improvement.
• Regular audits, both large and small.
• Identify the latest trends and technologies affecting our industry. Keep abreast with best practices.
• Conduct keyword research, analysis and implementation for on-page SEO purposes.
• Manage backend WordPress templates and all WordPress updating, uploading and building of pages and categories etc.
• Maintain overall site health in terms of rankings etc.
• Troubleshoot any backend errors such as 404, 301, 302 errors, broken links and pages.
• Develop and execute paid search strategies aligned with overall marketing and business goals.
• Conduct thorough keyword research and analysis to identify relevant and high-performing keywords.
• Collaborate with other marketing teams to align paid search efforts with broader marketing initiatives.

What You’ll Bring To The Team:

• Demonstrate strong reporting skills.
• Ability to implement and drive marketing strategies.
• Follows through and delivers results despite obstacles.
• Lead generation and sound project management skills.
• Demonstrate sound technical ability.

 So, are you ready to level up, learn, and perform at your best? Apply now!

Please be advised that should you not be contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful. 

Compliance and Legal Advisor

Job Description

Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.

We have an amazing opportunity for a Compliance and Legal Advisor, to be based in Umhlanga, Durban. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?

The Compliance and Legal Advisor will be responsible to provide support to the Legal and Compliance Manager on the effective legal and compliance oversight and management of the Hollywood Holdings Group, its Managed Entities, the Winning Form Group, and related groups (e.g. IP Group, BGT Group, etc).

With Hollywoodbets You Will:

Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.

Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.

Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.

You Bring:

• Commercial experience in drafting legal agreements.
• Legal Degree.
• Computer Literate.

A Bonus To Have:

• Commercial experience within a legal team.
• Valid Driver’s license.

What You’ll Do For The Brand:

• Oversight and responsibility for relevant legal documentation across all Groups.
• Review and advise on key risk areas involved in relevant legal documentation, including, inter alia, supplier credit applications, marketing and promotional contracts, leases, TUV agreements, software supplier agreements, internal agreements, etc.
• Stay abreast of legislative developments on various legal aspects and communicate impact thereof to the business. These would include POPIA, FICA, AML, and all other relevant legislation impacting the business.
• Assist with implementation of and assume overall responsibility for ongoing management of contract management system.
• Assist with implementation of POPI across all Groups, including ongoing reporting and attending various committee meetings.
• Drafting various Agreements for all Group entities.
• Assist with legal matters in relation to disputes with Gambling Boards, where relevant.
• Support the Legal and Compliance Manager with specific projects and reports as and when required.
• Assist and support the Compliance and Legal Officers and Legal and Compliance Manager with all Gambling Board related matters, including the following:
• Assist with compiling and submitting essential reports to the respective gambling boards, within the reporting timeframes.
• Investigate allegations of non-compliance and respond suitably to the regulatory authority.
• Assist with regulatory authorities on all matters pertaining to licensing, compliance, legislation and regulations.
• Negotiate, monitor and renew lease agreements. 

What You’ll Bring To The Team:

• A strong understanding of business drivers, financial awareness, and a focus on creating value.
• A commitment to following through, overcoming obstacles, and delivering consistent results.
• The ability to identify, analyze, and resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
• A dedication to ensuring high-quality outcomes by adhering to processes and paying attention to detail.
• A proven track record of meeting goals, deadlines, and organizational standards.
• A keen eye for accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.

So, are you ready to level up, learn, and perform at your best? Apply now!

Please be advised that should you not be contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful. 

Brand Marketing Coordinator

Job Description

Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.

We have an amazing opportunity for a Brand Marketing Coordinator, to be based in Umhlanga, Durban. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?

The Brand Marketing Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination of all marketing activities and responsible for creating and delivering marketing ideas and activities. Concepts and creates marketing materials, manages projects, and ensures company messages are consistent.

With Hollywoodbets You Will:

Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.

Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.

Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.

You Bring:

• 1 – 2 years’ experience in a marketing related role.

A Bonus To Have:

• Related Degree/Diploma.

What You’ll Do For The Brand:

• Implements marketing, events and advertising campaigns by assembling and analysing strategy objectives and sales forecasts; preparing marketing and advertising strategies, plans, and objectives; planning and organising promotional presentations; updating calendars.
• Prepares marketing reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing reports.
• Keeps promotional materials ready by coordinating requirements with graphics department; inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Supports regional marketing teams with major campaigns.
• Research competitive products by identifying and evaluating product characteristics, market share, pricing, and advertising; maintaining research databases.
• Monitors budgets by comparing and analysing actual results with plans and forecasts.
• Create, deliver, edit, and optimize marketing materials.
• Ensure that messages are supportive of and consistent with marketing strategies.
• Provide support to the marketing department.
• Coordinate flow of information and communication and disseminate it according to plan/strategy.
• Create thought leadership materials.
• Research media coverage and industry trends.
• Develop fresh story ideas.
• Conduct extensive media outreach.
• Improve communication efficiency within the company.

What You’ll Bring To The Team:

• Demonstrate good planning and time management skills.
• Demonstrate good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of accountability.
• Demonstrate the ability to pay attention to details.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of customer care and service skills.

So, are you ready to level up, learn, and perform at your best? Apply now!

Please be advised that should you not be contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful. 

Graphic Designer Junior x 7

Job Description

Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.

We have an amazing opportunity for Graphic Designer (Junior) x7 to be based in Umhlanga. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?

The successful candidate will be responsible for working as part of a design team to ensure all deadlines are met. The job will include contributing to conceptual brainstorms, resizing artwork, adjusting approved artwork for different platforms and creating artwork in accordance to design briefs.

With Hollywoodbets You Will:

Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.

Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.

Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.

You Bring:

• Graphic design skills
• Desktop publishing tool
• Layout skills
• Photoshop skills

 
A Bonus To Have:

• A qualification in graphic design

What You’ll Do For The Brand:

Operational

• General design work (posters, flyers, merchandise and other marketing material).
• Determine the message the design should portray and work closely with the marketing function
• Create images in line with the marketing strategy and brand strategy, aligned to internal company design preferences
• Display a range of creative design techniques to materialise the concept and design required
• Achieving deadlines and working as quick and efficiently as possible.
• Updating adverts on the website and betting displays.
• Liaising with branch team leaders and managers with regards to any design work requested for their branch.
• Photocopying and deep etching pictures in photoshop.
• Illustrates concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.
• Obtain approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval.
• Prepare finished copy and prepare final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art.
• Complete projects by coordinating with printing and publishing.
• Anticipate the type of design required based on past experience and feedback.
• Solely responsible for Game On Soccer pocket guide and Lucky Numbers Results sheet.
• Assists with weekly pages for SBN.
• Adhoc tasks and jobs.

 People

• Comply with company policy and values.

Compliance, risk and quality

• Compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure logical saving of all work, designs, artwork, approvals etc.
• Ensure that all artwork, designs, approvals etc are chronologically saved/backed up.
• Ensure error free designs with accurate content.
• Ensure that designs are free from racial, gender bias, derogatory, defamatory comments.

 Growth and new markets/products

• Ensure measures are put in place and steps are taken to achieve the short term, medium term and long-term goals.
• Product innovation, new service offerings to customers.
• Source new customers.

 
What You’ll Bring To The Team: 

• Good analytical and artistic skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Have good computer skills
• Be creative and have the ability to develop unique designs that convey a recognizable meaning
• Possess financial management skills and business acumen
• Be Accountable
• Be deadline orientated

 So, are you ready to level up, learn, and perform at your best? Apply now!

Please be advised that should you not be contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.

Graphic Designer (Senior)

Job Description

Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.

We have an amazing opportunity for a Graphic Designer (Senior). Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?

The core role is to support the team leader in overseeing the graphics department and create visual concepts, using computer software, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers. Develop the overall layout and production design for advertisements, brochures, magazines and publications, corporate reports and other marketing initiatives internally and externally. Ensure that there is compliance with all policies and procedures and strict adherence to internal controls.  Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly reporting is done accurately and timeously and contains appropriate content to enable effective decision-making. Ensure that purchase orders are approved, accurate, and completely created. Ensure achievement of the company’s strategic objectives, goal plans, and targets.

With Hollywoodbets You Will:

Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.

Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.

Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.

You Bring:

• Graphic Design Skills.
• Desktop Publishing Tools.
• Layout Skills
• Photoshop

A Bonus To Have:

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in graphic design

What You’ll Do For The Brand:

Operational

• General design work (posters, flyers, merchandise, and other marketing material).
• Determine the message the design should portray and work closely with the marketing function of the customer.
• Create images in line with the marketing strategy and brand strategy, aligned to internal company design preferences for customer accounts.
• Display a range of creative design techniques to materialise the concept and design required.
• Plans concept by studying information and materials to ensure all information is included.
• Liaise with the printers in terms of artwork and colors, layout, quality, paper etc.
• Approve the print run executed by the printers against the initially approved artwork.
• Achieve deadlines and work as quick and efficiently as possible.
• Updating adverts on the website and betting displays.
• Liaising with branch team leaders and managers with regards to any design work requested for their branch at customers.
• Photocopying and deep etching pictures in photoshop.
• Designing signage for customers.
• Signage application.
• Overseeing general design work.
• Review designs for errors before printing and publishing them.
• Illustrates concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.
• Obtain approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval by the customer.
• Prepare finished copy and prepare final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art.
• Complete projects by coordinating with printing and publishing.
• Anticipate the type of design required based on experience and feedback.

 
People

• Enforcing ethical, honest, transparent, fair work environment.
• Sourcing of training as and when needed for staff.
• Adequate recognition of staff efforts.
• Talent retention (through role creation, and career path planning).
• Sustainable morale and team building.
• Directing, supervising, managing, guiding, and mentoring junior and advanced graphic designers.

 
Compliance, risk, and quality

• Creating, maintaining, and enforcing company policies and procedures.
• Ensure logical saving of all work, designs, artwork, approvals, etc.
• Ensure that all artwork, designs, approvals, etc are chronologically saved/backed up.
• Ensure error free designs with accurate content.
• Ensure that designs are free from racial, gender bias, derogatory, and defamatory comments.

 
Growth and new markets/products

• Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; and participating in professional societies.
• Keep abreast with competitor activity, market innovation, market trends, customer trends.
• Ensure measures are put in place and steps are taken to achieve the short-term, medium-term and long-term goals.
• Product innovation, and new service offerings to customers.
• Source new customers.

 
What You’ll Bring To The Team: 

• Excellent Analytical skills.
• Able to Create designs that are artistically interesting and appealing to consumers.
• Use specialized graphic design software to prepare designs.
• Consistently delivers required business results; sets and achieves goals, consistently complies with quality standards and meets deadlines; maintains focus on organizational goals.
• Follows through and delivers results in spite of obstacles.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent creativity skills.
• Ensure deadlines are met by using effective planning and coordinating within a high-pressure environment.

So, are you ready to level up, learn, and perform at your best? Apply now!

Please be advised that should you not be contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful. 

Senior Graphic Design Team Leader x 2

Job Description

Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.

We have an amazing opportunity for 2 X Senior Graphic Design Team Leader. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?

The core role of the Senior Graphic Design Team Leader is to lead a graphic design team pod, from concept to execution on all 360 projects and the design team’s day to day requirements. This role reports into and will work closely with the Creative Head: Design to ensure all graphic elements deliver engaging content for our brand.  This role will manage the DTP, Junior, Midweight, Senior graphic designers, Team leader/s and collaborate with the traffic, copy and video teams, delivering engaging content that meets the expectations of our customers.

With Hollywoodbets You Will:

Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.

Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.

Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.

You Bring:

• Diploma/Degree
• 5+ years in a Senior design related position

A Bonus to Have:

• 3-5 years in a Design management role

What You’ll Do for The Brand:

• Manage, lead and oversee the design pod team.
• Manage the liaison between pod heads and other creative HODs to ensure collaboration on project start-up.
• Lead the brainstorming, conceptualizing, development and execution of all 360 projects, adhoc projects and all campaign requirements.
• Present creative concepts to the broader business teams and management.
• Manage the day to day creative requirements, business as usual within the design pods.
• Develop, and oversee look and feel as well as quality of all work generated from the design pod.
• Liaison between designers and other business departments for all design job requests as well as ensuring the brief is adequate to start the job with all information on deadlines and scope covered.
• Coordinate design work coming in with a job ticket system and allocate jobs accordingly (Traffic management).
• Contribute to, implement and ensure work processes are efficient and adhered to within the design pod.
• Submit daily reports to Creative Head: Design
• Conduct team member Performance reviews
• Identify pod team skills gap and suggest learning and development training in the areas that require attention
• Conduct weekly design pod team meetings.
• Oversee design progress against schedule, priority, brief and deadlines. Provide feedback and seek any missing information from job requestor, in order to complete the job.
• Ensure 360 campaign kick start meetings take place in order to conceptualize the campaign artwork required and understand the full scope of the job.
• Review, approve and present all creative work generated by the design pod team members, prior to creative services internal management approval and sending onto the requestor.
• Ensure that the brand guide and brand standards as well as legal requirements are always adhered to.
• Have a strong understanding and opinion on illustration, typography, layout, powerful copy and what makes a good graphic design
• Find proactive solutions for design team challenges.
• Ensure that the design files and stock library are maintained.
• Be an inspiration to the team while providing them with mentorship and career development.
• Ensure that design specs are aligned to the requirement of the job, and it is correctly print-ready.
• Keep up to date with design trends, training courses or webinars relevant to the department’s growth. Share and implement these trends where relevant.
• Be able to work late and travel when required
• Attending various company events.
• Conducting interviews for new hires to the respective design pod.
• Developing Brand Guide (CI for various entities)
• Ad hoc duties as required.

What You’ll Bring to The Team: 

• Follows through and delivers results despite obstacles.
• Managing and prioritizing activities and ensure monitoring of results to accomplish a specific goal.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent Problem-solving skills
• Making customer needs a primary focus of one’s actions
• Prioritize and anticipate timeframes.
• Exceeding the clients’ expectations about service delivery.

So, are you ready to level up, learn, and perform at your best? Apply now!

Please be advised that should you not be contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful. 

Graphic Design Team Leader x 2

Job Description

Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.

We have an amazing opportunity for 2 x Graphic Design Team Leader. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?

The core role of the Graphic Design Team Leader is to manage the design team in terms of team members meeting daily requirements. To handle all design requirements from conception through to delivery by allocating workflow based on skill set, deadlines, and priority amongst the design team. The graphic design team leaders will be tasked with the responsibility of overseeing multiple portfolios within the design pods. This will include mentoring of designers and working closely with the Senior Graphic Design Team Leader, and the design traffic coordinator. The team leaders will also be responsible for representing the Design team at meetings with clients and feeding back to the rest of the Design team.  expectations of our customers.

With Hollywoodbets You Will:

Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.

Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.

Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.

You Bring:

• 5+ years in a design related position

A Bonus To Have:

• Diploma/Degree

What You’ll Do For The Brand: 

• Oversee the design team.
• Oversee look and feel as well as quality for all work generated from the department.
• Liaison between designers and other departments for all design job requests as well as ensuring the brief is adequate to start the job with all information on deadlines and scope covered.
• Coordinate design work coming in with a job ticket system and allocate jobs accordingly (Traffic management).
• Create processes and systems within the department as a whole.
• Conduct team member Performance reviews.
• Identify skills gaps and suggest learning and development training in the areas that require attention.
• Conduct weekly team member/team Leader meetings.
• Oversee design progress against schedule, priority, brief, and deadlines. Provide feedback and seek any missing information from the job requestor, in order to complete the job.
• Attend and participate in campaign meetings to understand the artwork required from the design team and to allocate it and brief team correctly.
• Have control measures in place to ensure that design requests are reasonable.
• Review draft designs against briefs to ensure that any small errors are corrected before sending and getting feedback from the requestor.
• Coordinate and control design submittals for the requestor’s review and approval.
• Ensure that the brand guide and brand standards as well as legal requirements are adhered to at all times.
• Implement corrective measures for identified distractions or issues causing delays.
• Oversee and maintain order and standard processes of design files and stock library.
• Manage the job ticket list, providing reports on the amount of jobs processed and information on time frames to complete the various jobs.
• Assist designer on special research and technical projects. Develop interns and junior designers.
• Assign design champions in the department and maximise the various design strengths in the team.
• Check with end supplier the specs required for the job to be saved and ensure designers follows these specs as so it is print-ready.
• Keep up to date with design trends, training courses or webinars as well as seminars relevant to the department’s growth.

What You’ll Bring To The Team: 

• Follows through and delivers results in spite of obstacles.
• Managing and prioritizing activities and ensure monitoring of results to accomplish a specific goal.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent Problem-solving skills
• Making customer needs a primary focus of one’s actions
• Prioritise and anticipate timeframes.
• Exceeding the clients’ expectations in regard to service delivery.

 So, are you ready to level up, learn, and perform at your best? Apply now!

Please be advised that should you not be contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.

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