# Freelance Account Manager

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Company: Old Friends Young Talent (OFyt)

Category: Human Resources & Recruitment

Location: South Africa, Cape Town, Western Cape

Work type: Full-time

Work arrangement: Hybrid

Published: 2026-11-09

Expires: 2026-11-16

## Job Description

Freelancer? Love client management? Passionate about the advertising indusry and still avaialable this time of the year? Well then, OFYT would love to hear from you! We're looking for an experienced Freelance Account Manager who is meticulous, calm under pressure, adaptable and comfortable working in an environment where priorities can shift quickly.
Agency experience: Minimum 4 years working experience in Account Management within an integrated creative or advertising agencyRetail experience: Experience working on fast-paced retail accounts, particularly promotional campaigns, monthly rollouts and high-volume creative productionIntegrated campaign knowledge: A good understanding of digital, social, paid media, print and in-store advertisingStrong project management: Highly organised, detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple deliverables, deadlines, feedback rounds and approvalsClient management: Confident and proactive, with the ability to manage expectations, build relationships and push back constructively when neededCreative understanding: Able to interpret briefs, consolidate feedback and work closely with creative teams to maintain quality and consistencyCommercial awareness: An understanding of retainers, scopes of work, resource allocation and identifying work that falls outside the agreed scopeOwnership and accountability: Someone who anticipates challenges, finds solutions and drives work forward without constant oversightInterested (available) freelancers are required to send a clear concise CV to [[talent@ofyt.co.za]] with the subject line Freelance Account Manager. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 1 week after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
(This position is hybrid and based in Claremont, Cape Town. OFYT reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner or extend).
By submitting your application to OFYT, you consent to the use of your personal information provided as part of your application and/or recruitment process for recruitment and selection purposes. 

## Requirements

Apply by email: talent@ofyt.co.za

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