Ogilvy & Mather South Africa is part of one of the largest marketing communications networks in the world, founded by David Ogilvy in 1949. The network has more than 450 offices in 120 countries.
The Ogilvy Graduate Programme (OGP) was established to find the best talent among final year creative and marketing students. It has been designed by leaders who understand today’s age of digital creativity and what it takes to succeed in the world of marketing. The 12-month programme is demanding, but it rewards bright thinking and hard work.
The programme gives freshly bred minds an opportunity to continue challenging themselves in the fast paced and competitive world of South African advertising. This is the perfect place for young minds to wipe the drool off their mouths, pull up their pants and sharpen their senses. The Ogilvy Graduate Programme pushes you to the edge, drags you back then kicks you right over.
You are put into REAL client situations which means sitting in on REAL client meetings, working on briefs and slowly becoming the person who solves clients’ business problems creatively and commercially; reaching customers hearts and minds all while learning to integrate various channels and media.
You soon accept that the required working hours of 8-5pm are merely a guideline and not set in stone as deadlines and new work start popping up at times like 6pm. You are immediately immersed in the environment – “Experiencing the world of Ogilvy & Mather”- where the mind set of coming into the office as a “Graduate” quickly fades away as the reality sets in that this is a real job and you actually have to do REAL work for REAL deadlines. A reality we welcome with open arms.
What’s in it for you?
- Work on real-life projects and assignments for local and global brands, ranging from automobile to QSR to FMCG.
- World-class training in digital marketing and communications from senior employees and industry experts.
- Get 1-on-1 mentorship: On arrival, you’ll be assigned a fellow and senior mentor. Both will guide you through your time at the agency.
- Bring yourself to work We value you as, well, you. It’s what makes us one of the most diverse and accepting companies in the world*.
- Not only will you learn from the best on agency-side, but you’ll also get to work with some of the country’s leading marketers.
- Enjoy the benefits of being an O&M employee: salary, celebrations, parties and great conversations with our network.
How to apply
Closing date is 26 August 2016: Click here to apply online, and you could be the next creative graduate to join South Africa’s leading communications agency.