Junior Digital & Operations Assistant (Pretoria)

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.

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)

• 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

• 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
  

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