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WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.
WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.
For more information, visit wppmedia.com.
Job Title: Internal Investment Buyer
Company: WPP Media South Africa
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Reports To: Investment Manager
Role Overview
The Internal Investment Buyer plays a critical role in ensuring the financial accuracy, compliance, and integrity of media investments. This position is responsible for the meticulous reconciliation of media bookings and invoices, diligent budget management, and strict adherence to financial policies. The successful candidate will leverage a strong financial administration background to manage supplier relationships from a billing perspective, uphold confidentiality, and support the operational efficiency of the investment team, mitigating financial risks and safeguarding company intellectual property.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reconciliation & Compliance:
• Manage campaign budgets and billing cycles, ensuring meticulous accuracy and timely financial reconciliation.
• Conduct thorough review and verification of all supplier invoices against contracts, booked schedules, and agreed-upon rates, promptly identifying and flagging any discrepancies.
• Process accounts payable related to media investments, ensuring correct coding, appropriate approvals, and adherence to payment schedules.
• Ensure strict compliance with internal financial policies, accounting standards, audit requirements, and governance protocols.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of all investment transactions, contracts, rate agreements, and financial communications for audit purposes.
Operational Support & Administration:
• Provide day-to-day administrative support for media investment activities, primarily focusing on financial verification, reconciliation, and payment processing.
• Assist in monitoring booked media placements to ensure financial alignment with contracted terms, collaborating with media owners to resolve billing queries.
• Identify opportunities for process automation and standardization within financial workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce financial risk.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management (Financial Focus):
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with media owners, primarily for efficient invoice submission, discrepancy resolution, and prompt payment processing.
• Coordinate closely with internal finance teams to facilitate timely invoice reconciliation, campaign cost tracking, and budget adherence.
• Collaborate with investment, planning, and client service teams, providing essential financial verification and administrative support to ensure seamless operational delivery.
Confidentiality & Risk Mitigation:
• Strictly maintain confidentiality regarding all investment deals, agency trading arrangements, pricing structures, and sensitive financial information.
• Actively contribute to safeguarding the company's intellectual property by ensuring secure and compliant handling of all financial and contractual data.
Qualifications & Skills
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related financial discipline.
• 1-3 years of proven experience in a financial administration role, accounts payable/receivable, billing reconciliation, or a similar position requiring high attention to financial detail. Experience in a media or advertising environment is advantageous but not essential.
• Demonstrated strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with an exceptional eye for detail and accuracy.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, financial formulas) and experience with accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Xero, or similar ERP systems).
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with internal and external stakeholders on financial matters.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work effectively under pressure, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and a strong ethical compass when handling confidential financial information.
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To consistently deliver world-class products of the highest quality, we have full ownership of our value chain. This is how we maintain our standards of excellence and minimise lead times, all to serve our customers brilliantly.
Central to our commitment to quality and efficiency is our Procurement team, the highly organised individuals responsible for coordinating the timely and accurate delivery of the premium-quality elements that set our garments apart. To strengthen this critical function within our Operations team, we’re seeking a proactive and deadline-driven Fabric Buyer to join us.
As the Buyer of the fabric that elevate our workwear, you will be a key contributor to our team. With your customer-centric mindset, adaptability and interpersonal skills, you’ll procure the high-quality raw materials that ultimately empower our customers to excel.
The brilliant Buyer best suited to this role will:
In line with Jonsson Workwear’s commitment to employment equity, applications from candidates from designated groups, as well as candidates with disabilities, are encouraged.
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Our Mission is to be able to say - "Anyone in the World below $15M should fire their Agency tomorrow as nobody can beat this Value & Service at this Price"
We are seeking a highly driven and performance-oriented Customer Retention Strategist to join our team.
In this position at Common Thread Collective (CTC), you will play a pivotal strategic role, guiding our clients toward durable, scalable growth. Your core responsibility is to deliver steady and reliable revenue through retention-focused initiatives—using data-backed insights to build accurate forecasts, shape strategic direction, and ensure consistent performance. At CTC, your expertise is invaluable, covering the elements of CTC's strategic forecasting methods and the foundational principles of retention marketing.
Your impact goes far beyond managing email programs—you operate as a trusted advisor to our clients across all areas of retention strategy. You clearly communicate the rationale behind our decisions, connecting forecasting insights to the email, SMS, direct mail, and other retention touchpoints we activate. Your clarity strengthens client trust and deepens alignment throughout the partnership.
You also act as a strong advocate for CTC’s unique retention methodology and the tools that support it.
As a Customer Retention Strategist, you lead with precision and purpose, ensuring every initiative is executed to the highest standard and tightly aligned with client objectives.
You thrive on solving complex challenges, take complete ownership of outcomes, and are committed to developing, enhancing, and scaling high-impact retention programs. We embody the principle “Everyday in Every Play, Count on Me”—embracing accountability, striving for excellence, and consistently delivering results that matter.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
This place isn’t for everyone, but it might be for you if…
Our core values are the heart and soul of this incredible Company. The right person for this role will appreciate each of these values, personally subscribe to them, and understand why each is critical to having a great business.
To give ourselves our best shot at accomplishing Our mission, we organize all of our decisions — from recruiting, to hiring, to raises, to promotions, to how we spend our time and money — in the direction of three committed values.
We recognize these values aren't for everyone.
They're challenging. In fact, they're so challenging, that's why we invest so much in supporting our team and why we tend to attract people who are craving the opportunity to do more at work than get a paycheck. We're looking for those who are interested in making their work significant.
AUTODIDACT
UNIMPEACHABLE CHARACTER
COMPETITIVE GREATNESS
At least 2 years of hands-on experience in email and SMS marketing, with proven execution across campaigns, automations, segmentation, and optimization.
A minimum of 2 years of experience in retention marketing, owning initiatives that drive predictable revenue, customer lifetime value, and ongoing lifecycle improvements.
KICK OFF PERIOD
ONBOARDING
ENSURING AND HOLDING THE STANDARD OF QUALITY OF WORK
Client Communication
CONTRIBUTING BACK
Communication Skills
Great Data Analysis skills
Past Experience
Critical Thinking
Impact
You will merge the Retention, Growth and elements of finance to build a forecasted strategy to help the business achieve its goal.
JOB SCOPE
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
SALARY RANGE
First 30 days – $1.5K (Part-time transition phase)
Give notice at your current job (if applicable)
Participate in daily training for the first 15 days
Shadow and support ongoing accounts during the next 15 days while preparing to take on your own clients
Days 31–60 – $3K (Full-time start)
Transition to full-time
Begin managing your first 3 client accounts independently
Days 61–90 – $4–5K + performance bonuses
Continue growing your portfolio
Earn bonuses based on hitting revenue targets
Negotiate your term contract annually
This will depend on the amount of clients and the quality of work.
Growth, Transparency, and Fairness in Career Development
Location & Environment
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About WPP Media
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.
WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.
For more information, visit wppmedia.com.
About WPP Media
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.
WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com
At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:
o Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
o Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
o Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.
Purpose: The individual is accountable for the successful running of day-to-day OOH operations within the account.
Operations:
• Take responsibility for delivery of OOH service on the account, including aspects relating to media, production and finance
Media:
• Use Industry Research to motivate and rationale OOH in OOH Strategies & Proposals
• Drive innovative and sound strategic thinking in OOH strategies and OOH proposals
• Be responsible for quality control when generating media proposals
• Respond timeously on OOH Briefs
• Generate media plans for Out of Home on the account.
• Be responsible for all subsequent revisions of OOH Media Plans, the Media plan updates and distribution to relevant team members
• Negotiate best value in terms of rates
• Ensure all media has been booked and secured
• Generate post campaign analysis and reports
• Attend client media statuses where relevant
Implementation:
• Ensure streamlined and effective implementation of OOH campaigns.
• Liaise with print suppliers / Media Owners to get the best rates on print and oversee the production process, when required.
• Produce Chaselists, flighting recons and site bibles timeously and correctly.
• Work closely with OOH Buyer to ensure all processes are followed efficiently and documentation is accurate, up to date, saved on shared drive and loaded onto Navision.
Finance:
• Understand the necessary financial processes
• Ensure all processes are followed in accordance to the admin and financial requirements on the accounts
• Ensure monthly billings are aligned with what is loaded on the Navision system and what is on the media plan
• Ensure monthly billings are aligned with what is loaded on the Navision system vs what is being paid
Team and work management:
• Maintain key Supplier, Agency and Client relationships
• Ensure Client satisfaction by delivering against and exceeding Client expectations.
• Participate in regular overall status meetings with teams
• Attend all relevant internal training sessions
• Keep up to date with new media opportunities / changes to Out of Home media
• Understand where we can gain efficiencies through portfolio buys
• Address industry issues / other red flags
• Attend industry meetings – gain info that could impact on our deliverables and action
• Be familiar with all trading requirements and aim to meet such as far as possible
Life at WPP Media & Benefits
Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans and employee mental health awareness days.
WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide.
Please read our Privacy Notice for more information on how we process the information you provide.
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WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.
WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.
For more information, visit wppmedia.com.
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Our Mission is to be able to say - "Anyone in the World below $15M should fire their Agency tomorrow as nobody can beat this Value & Service at this Price"
We are seeking a Driven and Results-Oriented Retention Strategist to join our team.
The Retention Strategist at Common Thread Collective (CTC) plays a critical leadership role in guiding our clients toward sustainable and scalable growth. This position is all about owning ensuring revenue is delivered predictably for the business through retention marketing efforts —using data-backed insights to build forecasts, shape strategic direction, and ensure consistent performance delivery. At CTC, your expertise is invaluable, covering the elements of CTC's strategic forecasting methods and the foundational principles of retention marketing.
Your role isn't limited to email strategy—you're a key partner to our clients on Customer Retention. You proactively communicate the rationale behind our approach and connect the dots between forecasts and the emails/sms/direct mail etc that are sent out. That level of clarity builds confidence and deepens trust, ensuring our clients feel supported and understood every step of the way.
You stand as a zealous advocate and representative of CTC's unique approach to retention and its accompanying tools.
As a Retention Strategist, you lead with precision and vision, ensuring that every initiative meets the highest standards of execution and effectiveness.
You thrive on challenges, take ownership of outcomes, and are committed to building, optimizing, and scaling high-performance marketing strategies. We embrace the mantra, "Everyday in Everyplay, Count on Me," meaning we take full responsibility, drive excellence, and always deliver results.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
This place isn’t for everyone, but it might be for you if…
Our core values are the heart and soul of this incredible Company. The right person for this role will appreciate each of these values, personally subscribe to them, and understand why each is critical to having a great business.
To give ourselves our best shot at accomplishing Our mission, we organize all of our decisions — from recruiting, to hiring, to raises, to promotions, to how we spend our time and money — in the direction of three committed values.
We recognize these values aren't for everyone.
They're challenging. In fact, they're so challenging, that's why we invest so much in supporting our team and why we tend to attract people who are craving the opportunity to do more at work than get a paycheck. We're looking for those who are interested in making their work significant.
AUTODIDACT
UNIMPEACHABLE CHARACTER
COMPETITIVE GREATNESS
At least 2 years of hands-on experience in email and SMS marketing, with proven execution across campaigns, automations, segmentation, and optimization.
A minimum of 2 years of experience in retention marketing, owning initiatives that drive predictable revenue, customer lifetime value, and ongoing lifecycle improvements
KICK OFF PERIOD
ONBOARDING
ENSURING AND HOLDING THE STANDARD OF QUALITY OF WORK
Client Communication
CONTRIBUTING BACK
Communication Skills
Great Data Analysis skills
Past Experience
Critical Thinking
Impact
You will merge the Retention, Growth and elements of finance to build a forecasted strategy to help the business achieve its goal.
MANAGEMENT
Working under Josh’s guidance will push you to your limits in the best possible way. He models the value of “do whatever it takes to be the absolute best”, and learning from him means you’ll level up in knowledge, perspective and precision. Josh is committed to personally ensuring you reach your full potential as a Retention Strategist, supporting your journey every step of the way.
JOB SCOPE
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
SALARY RANGE
First 30 days – $1.5K (Part-time transition phase)
Give notice at your current job (if applicable)
Participate in daily training for the first 15 days
Shadow and support ongoing accounts during the next 15 days while preparing to take on your own clients
Days 31–60 – $3K (Full-time start)
Transition to full-time
Begin managing your first 3 client accounts independently
Days 61–90 – $4–5K + performance bonuses
Continue growing your portfolio
Earn bonuses based on hitting revenue targets
Negotiate your term contract annually
This will depend on the amount of clients and the quality of work.
Growth, Transparency, and Fairness in Career Development
Location & Environment
Ready to apply?
Apply to Global Accelerator
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Our Mission is to be able to say - "Anyone in the World below $15M should fire their Agency tomorrow as nobody can beat this Value & Service at this Price"
We are looking for a highly motivated and results-focused Lifecycle Marketing Strategist to join our team.
In this role at Common Thread Collective (CTC), you will serve as a key strategic leader, helping guide our clients toward long-term, scalable growth. Your mission is to ensure predictable and consistent revenue through lifecycle marketing initiatives—leveraging data-driven insights to create forecasts, shape strategic plans, and maintain reliable performance. At CTC, your expertise is invaluable, covering the elements of CTC's strategic forecasting methods and the foundational principles of retention marketing.
Your responsibilities extend far beyond email execution—you act as a trusted partner to our clients in all areas of customer lifecycle strategy. You clearly articulate the reasoning behind our recommendations, bridging the gap between forecasts and the email, SMS, direct mail, and other lifecycle touchpoints we deploy. Your ability to explain the “why” strengthens client confidence and builds a deeper sense of partnership
You also serve as a dedicated champion of CTC’s distinctive lifecycle approach and the tools that power it.
As a Lifecycle Marketing Strategist, you lead with clarity and intention, ensuring that every initiative is executed with excellence and aligned with client goals
You are energized by complex challenges, take full ownership of outcomes, and commit to designing, refining, and scaling high-impact lifecycle marketing strategies. We operate with the mindset: “Everyday in Every Play, Count on Me”—meaning we uphold accountability, pursue mastery, and consistently deliver meaningful results.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
This place isn’t for everyone, but it might be for you if…
Our core values are the heart and soul of this incredible Company. The right person for this role will appreciate each of these values, personally subscribe to them, and understand why each is critical to having a great business.
To give ourselves our best shot at accomplishing Our mission, we organize all of our decisions — from recruiting, to hiring, to raises, to promotions, to how we spend our time and money — in the direction of three committed values.
We recognize these values aren't for everyone.
They're challenging. In fact, they're so challenging, that's why we invest so much in supporting our team and why we tend to attract people who are craving the opportunity to do more at work than get a paycheck. We're looking for those who are interested in making their work significant.
AUTODIDACT
UNIMPEACHABLE CHARACTER
COMPETITIVE GREATNESS
At least 2 years of hands-on experience in email and SMS marketing, with proven execution across campaigns, automations, segmentation, and optimization.
A minimum of 2 years of experience in retention marketing, owning initiatives that drive predictable revenue, customer lifetime value, and ongoing lifecycle improvements
KICK OFF PERIOD
ONBOARDING
ENSURING AND HOLDING THE STANDARD OF QUALITY OF WORK
Client Communication
CONTRIBUTING BACK
Communication Skills
Great Data Analysis skills
Past Experience
Critical Thinking
Impact
You will merge the Retention, Growth and elements of finance to build a forecasted strategy to help the business achieve its goal.
MANAGEMENT
Working under Josh’s guidance will push you to your limits in the best possible way. He models the value of “do whatever it takes to be the absolute best”, and learning from him means you’ll level up in knowledge, perspective and precision. Josh is committed to personally ensuring you reach your full potential as a Lifecycle Marketing Strategist, supporting your journey every step of the way.
JOB SCOPE
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
SALARY RANGE
First 30 days – $1.5K (Part-time transition phase)
Give notice at your current job (if applicable)
Participate in daily training for the first 15 days
Shadow and support ongoing accounts during the next 15 days while preparing to take on your own clients
Days 31–60 – $3K (Full-time start)
Transition to full-time
Begin managing your first 3 client accounts independently
Days 61–90 – $4–5K + performance bonuses
Continue growing your portfolio
Earn bonuses based on hitting revenue targets
Negotiate your term contract annually
This will depend on the amount of clients and the quality of work.
Growth, Transparency, and Fairness in Career Development
Location & Environment
Ready to apply?
Apply to Global Accelerator
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Our Mission is to be able to say - “Anyone in the World below $15M should fire their Agency tomorrow as nobody can beat this Value & Service at this Price”
We’re looking for a results-driven and experienced Senior Media Buyer to join our team.
As a Senior Media Buyer at Common Thread Collective (CTC), you will be instrumental in driving client success through strategic media buying, precision optimization, and data-driven forecasting. You will lead the development of accurate, insight-driven forecasts, ensuring that every strategy is executed seamlessly to transform projections into tangible, scalable growth for our clients. Your actions and decisions consistently resonate with the core values of CTC Global, serving as a beacon for these principles. At CTC, your trained expertise is invaluable, covering the entire spectrum of CTC’s Strategic Forecasting methods and the foundational principles of media acquisition.
Your role goes beyond delivering measurable business outcomes—you will be a proactive partner in client success, maintaining clear and transparent communication about performance, strategy adjustments, and key optimizations. This ongoing engagement builds trust, strengthens client relationships, and positions CTC as a strategic leader in performance marketing.
You stand as a representative and zealous advocate for CTC's unique approach to media acquisition and its accompanying tools.
As a Senior Media Buyer, you set a high standard, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and a results-focused approach.
You thrive in fast-paced environments, take ownership of performance outcomes, and are committed to continuous learning and innovation. We embrace the mantra, “Everyday in Everyplay, Count on Me,” meaning we take responsibility, execute with excellence, and see strategies through to success.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
This place isn’t for everyone, but it might be for you if…
Our core values are the heart and soul of this incredible Company. The right person for this role will appreciate each of these values, personally subscribe to them, and understand why each is critical to having a great business.
To give ourselves our best shot at accomplishing Our mission, we organize all of our decisions — from recruiting, to hiring, to raises, to promotions, to how we spend our time and money — in the direction of three committed values.
We recognize these values aren't for everyone.
They're challenging. In fact, they're so challenging, that's why we invest so much in supporting our team and why we tend to attract people who are craving the opportunity to do more at work than get a paycheck. We're looking for those who are interested in making their work significant.
AUTODIDACT
UNIMPEACHABLE CHARACTER
COMPETITIVE GREATNESS
KICK OFF PERIOD
ONBOARDING
ENSURING AND HOLDING THE STANDARD OF QUALITY OF WORK
Client Communication
CONTRIBUTING BACK
Communication Skills
Great Data Analysis skills
Past Experience
Critical Thinking
Impact
You will merge the Finance and Marketing sides of a business to build a forecasted strategy to help the business achieve its goal.
MANAGEMENT
Working under Joy's guidance will push you to your limits in the best possible way. He models the value of hard work, and learning from him feels like “drinking from a firehose”—you’ll absorb knowledge quickly and consistently, experiencing tremendous growth. Joy is committed to personally ensuring you reach your full potential as a Senior Media Buyer, supporting your journey every step of the way.
ORIENTATION
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
SALARY RANGE
This will depend on the amount of clients and the quality of work.
Growth, Transparency, and Fairness in Career Development
Location & Environment
Ready to apply?
Apply to Global Accelerator
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