Junior Digital & Operations Assistant

Job description

Position overview:

We are looking for a highly diligent, intelligent, and motivated Junior Personal Assistant to support the Director and assist with both client-facing work and internal operations. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is eager to learn fast, take ownership, and grow within a creative digital agency.

This is not a passive admin role. You will be expected to think, learn, adapt, and improve daily.

Key Responsibilities

Client and proposal support

• Creating quotes based on client enquiries
  

• Developing client proposals using existing templates (PowerPoint and Photoshop-based templates)
  

• Writing clear, professional client emails
  

• Assisting with RFQs, RFPs, TORs, and proposal documentation
  

Website and content work

• Updating website content using WordPress (Elementor)
  

• Assisting with website design updates (WordPress / Elementor)
  

• Writing articles, blog posts, and long-form content
  

• Website copywriting (pages, sections, revisions)
  

Project and operations support

• Basic project planning and creating timelines
  

• Supporting internal workflows and task tracking
  

• Assisting the Director with daily operational and creative tasks
  

Design support

• Assisting with proposal template designs
  

• Updating and adapting existing design templates
  (Design and WordPress experience is not required, but will be highly advantageous.)
  

How to apply, please submit:

1. Your CV
   (Please name your file: YourName_okcaJPA_2026.pdf)

1. A short, non-generic cover letter explaining why you want to work for us
   Please start your cover letter with the sentence:
   “I read the full job description and I would like to work for Oliver Karstel Creative Agency because”
   In your cover letter, briefly answer the following question:
   “What is one skill you taught yourself recently, and how did you go about learning it?”
2. Two writing samples
   (Articles, website copy, or similar professional writing)

*Applications that do not follow these instructions will not be considered.


Salary Range: R8000.00 – R15 000.00 per month (based on experience)

(Cost to Company)

Job type: Full-time

Work location: In person, at our production office in Centurion, Pretoria.

Expected start date: 2026/02/01

Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar)
• Interest in marketing, content creation, or digital media is a plus

Requirements

What we’re looking for

• Extremely strong attention to detail
  

• Intelligent, fast learner with good problem-solving ability
  

• Excellent written English (non-negotiable)
  

• Strong work ethic and self-discipline
  

• Comfortable working with instructions, systems, and templates
  

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  

• Willingness to learn new tools, systems, and software regularly
  

• Proactive mindset – you don’t wait to be told twice
  

Required skills

• Strong written and verbal communication
  

• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar)
  

• Computer literacy and confidence learning new tools
  

Advantageous

• WordPress / Elementor experience
  

• Basic design knowledge (PowerPoint, Photoshop, or similar)
  

• Marketing, content, or digital media interest
  

• Prior agency or professional services experience
  

Company Description

Oliver Karstel Creative Agency is a leading content production agency with over 12 years of experience in animation, video production, photography, website development, and eLearning solutions. We work with clients across South Africa and internationally, delivering high-quality creative and technical content.

Posted on 05 Jan 12:19, Closing date 6 Mar