Digital Asset Manager

Spur Corporation

2026/06/02   Western Cape

Job Ref #: DAM100
Industry: Marketing
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
The DAM Manager acts as the central custodian of Spur’s digital libraries, metadata structures, permissions, and usage  rights—while partnering closely with marketing teams, agencies, IT, franchisees, and other internal stakeholders.
Job Description

Role Overview:


The Digital Asset Manager is responsible for managing Spur Corporation’s digital asset ecosystem, ensuring all marketing 
and locality-based content is stored, organized, and distributed efficiently. This role oversees the full lifecycle of digital 
assets, supports new digital-related marketing projects, and optimizes the people, processes, and technology that enable 
effective brand asset management across the group.

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities1. People & Collaboration

  • Champion user adoption of DAM tools across Marketing and Locality Marketing teams.
  • Provide effective stakeholder engagement during technology rollouts and process changes.
  • Develop, maintain, and deliver training materials, user guides, and support documentation.
  • Track user behaviour and identify opportunities to enhance user experience and engagement.
  • Act as a change manager and advocate for both the technology and its end users.

2. Process Management

  • Develop, document, test, and continuously refine asset-related workflows.
  • Establish best-practice processes for asset creation, approval, storage, licensing, and archival.
  • Support the implementation of new digital systems to streamline and modernise legacy processes.
  • Contribute to technology budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning initiatives.

3. Technology & Governance

  • Maintain the Spur DAM platform, including metadata structures, taxonomy, tagging rules, and user permissions.
  • Monitor asset usage rights, expiry dates, file security, and compliance protocols.
  • Map, optimise, and automate workflows to support efficiency and scalability.
  • Manage high-value asset types including photography, video, design files, and locality-specific content.
  • Track system adoption and external engagement with digital content where applicable.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong technical aptitude with a passion for digital tools and systems.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
  • Analytical and process-driven; comfortable working with data and reporting.
  • Creative problem-solving skills with flexibility and adaptability to change.
  • Proven project management capability with effective prioritisation skills.
  • Customer-centric mindset with a strong service orientation.
  • Leadership and coaching capability.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Digital Media, Graphic Design (Web & Digital), or a related field (preferred).
  • Experience with DAM and CMS systems, including metadata, taxonomy, ADA standards, and SEO fundamentals.
  • Knowledge of digital rights management and web publishing best practices.
  • Working proficiency with the following tools and technologies:
    • HTML / CSS, Java
    • Linux / Unix environments
    • Apache, MySQL, PHP
    • Adobe Creative Cloud
    • Microsoft Office Suite
    • Project management tools (e.g. Jira, Basecamp)
    • Figma
    • Creative AI tools

Ideal Candidate Profile

A structured, technology-savvy professional with strong people skills, capable of balancing technical precision with marketing creativity. This individual thrives in dynamic environments, champions digital efficiency, and ensures Spur’s growing asset ecosystem remains secure, accessible, and consistently brand-aligned across all touchpoints.

Values Alignment

Our creative leaders are values-driven, committed to excellence, and aligned with Spur Group’s vision to serve the greater good.

1. People First

  • We grow our people through continuous learning, coaching, and mentoring.
  • We lead courageously by taking action and making brave decisions with care.
  • We value diversity and inclusion, fostering trust, optimism, and a sense of fun.
  • We communicate with clarity and sensitivity by asking questions, offering honest feedback, and listening with positive intent.

2. United by Purpose

  • We collaborate to create an environment where shared goals are achieved through win-win outcomes.
  • We demonstrate resilience by seeking solutions and confronting challenges with determination and optimism.

3. Embrace Innovation

  • We champion innovation by remaining open to new ways of thinking.
  • We encourage curiosity and creativity in everything we do.

4. Empower Excellence

  • As leaders, we strive for excellence by demonstrating self-awareness, building strong relationships, and setting a high standard in all we do.