LePub - Where Brands Meet Culture

A culture and creative technology company. We combine creative excellence with best-in-class data, media, and tech expertise. We believe in transcending traditional communications focusing on helping brands integrate into people’s daily lives by delivering culturally relevant experiences fueled by extensive global data and world-class creativity.

LePub Johannesburg is seeking a dynamic and visionary Head of Social and Digital to lead and elevate our digital and social media output across key clients. This hybrid role blends creativity, strategy, operations, and hands-on execution. The successful candidate will be a natural leader, capable of inspiring and managing a team of five social specialists while providing digital guidance to lead creatives.

Leadership & Team Management
▪ Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of five social media professionals.
▪ Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance culture.
▪ Provide clear direction and feedback to ensure consistent quality of output.

Creative & Strategic Guidance
▪ Partner with lead creatives to shape digital-first ideas and campaigns.
▪ Elevate the creative quality of social and digital work across all clients.
▪ Translate brand strategies into impactful digital and social executions.

Operational Excellence
▪ Oversee day-to-day social and digital operations, ensuring timely delivery.
▪ Implement best practices for workflow, content production, and approvals.
▪ Monitor performance metrics and optimize campaigns for maximum impact.

Client Support & Collaboration
▪ Act as a trusted advisor on digital and social strategies for key clients.
▪ Present ideas, strategies, and performance reports with confidence and clarity.
▪ Build strong relationships with clients, ensuring alignment with their goals.

Required Skills & Experience
▪ Proven experience in leading social and digital teams within an agency or brand
environment.
▪ Strong creative sensibility with the ability to critique and elevate work.
▪ Deep understanding of digital platforms, social trends, and audience behaviors.
▪ Excellent communication and presentation skills.
▪ Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
▪ Track record of delivering innovative, effective, and award-worthy digital campaigns.

Personal Attributes
▪ Dynamic and adaptable leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
▪ Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills.
▪ Passionate about digital innovation and storytelling.
▪ Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach.
▪ Confident decision-maker who inspires trust and respect.

Why Join LePub Johannesburg?
At LePub, we believe in creativity that lives in culture. As Head of Social and Digital, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our clients’ digital presence, driving innovation, and setting new standards for excellence in social and digital marketing. This is an opportunity to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact.