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Our client is a global fast-growing social video advertising platform with employees across the United States, United Kingdom and Australia. They are a Google Premier Partner, accredited by KidSafe as COPPA compliant and have the TAG brand safety seal. The clients AI platform analyzes millions of YouTube videos relating to specific demographics, interests and topics. Their service delivers 100% transparent, relevant & brand safe advertising that significantly increases engagement, product interest and sales for our clients.

Who we are looking for:

The client, a leading tech-enabled video performance company delivering industry leading results for their clients on YouTube, TikTok, Meta, Mobile Gaming and CTV; and is looking for an expert in performance campaign strategies to join their fast-growing team. The ideal candidate is a blend of account manager, digital analyst & campaign manager who can work together within their growing Ad Operations team in North America alongside their UK operations team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan & create advanced campaigns on YouTube, TikTok and Meta for key clients using their platform & proprietary data to ensure relevance and brand suitability.

• Work closely with the US team and clients.

• Run performance and pixel based activity for key clients.

• Deliver data-driven, strategic recommendations to optimize YouTube strategies to achieve set KPIs.

• Post-campaign: Translate data into relevant, actionable and measurable insights.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients to ensure we are building trust and loyalty.

• Work with global sales team in US, UK and Australia on global account strategies.

• Work with Ad Operations & Data Analytics team to ensure consistent measurement & achievement of agreed KPIs with your clients.

• Support and mentor other team members.

Role Purpose

The Senior Manager Digital Ad Ops plays a major part in the strategic development and enablement of our precision marketing proposition within the business.

The role manages the advertising operations team, overseeing scheduling, implementation and optimisation of all advertising campaigns in order to ensure accurate and timely execution across all digital channels.

The role traffics and manages these campaigns by working with sales departments, advertisers, technology teams and clients to ensure smooth delivery of the campaign, while regularly generating ad server reports that communicate a campaign’s status and directly inform the team’s next steps. This role manages a team of specialists in ad platforms and traffic operations and maintains a seamless and efficient way of working between the ad operation team and the wider business.

Role Description

• Leads and ensures the smooth execution of the day-to-day activities within the ad ops department.
• Serves as the main point of contact between the advertising operations department and the account management team.
• Leads innovation for the team, enabling constant improvement in performance and thereby continuous achievement of sales and overall business targets.
• Deploys sophisticated tools and processes that are best suited for the business to achieve its digital channel objectives.
• Provides guidance and knowledge transfer on latest trends in digital marketing techniques, ad-serving methodologies, new technologies, and existing systems.
• Uses data sets from existing campaigns to influence strategies for upcoming campaigns, in addition to considering performance metrics, behavioral and transactional targeting, to ensure improved ROAS for our clients.
• Works with the sales, content and strategy team in defining the planning, inventory management, prioritisation, testing, scheduling, and delivery of advertising programs and campaigns.
• Monitors campaign delivery to ensure campaigns are running as expected and provides troubleshooting support for traffic issues.
• Analyses data, generates insights, prepares recommendations, and performs periodic optimizations that leads to increased sales, improved campaign performance and the achievement of the business’ overall objectives.
• Reviews dashboards and ad campaign performances in order to generate informed, fact-based solutions that efficiently increase the performance of the clients' campaigns.
• Establishes processes and protocols for pre-launch prep work, including performing quality assurance on ad tags and creatives.
• Identifies, establishes, and implements the business’ best practices on advertising campaign set-up, optimisation, measurement, and reporting.
• Troubleshoots tracking problems, develops solutions, and documents internal procedures for the campaign management team to adhere to in the execution of departmental duties.

Qualifications and experience

• Degree or Diploma in Marketing, Advertising, Media, Sales or related.
• +7 years’ experience in a similar capacity or role in a retailer, brand or agency firm with a depth of understanding of ad-serving capabilities, measurement, app implementation, creative processes, dynamic ads, campaign management and digital media planning and buying processes – essential.
• Strong knowledge of the latest digital media platforms and solutions to know the scope at which advertisement campaigns should run – essential.
• Substantial experience managing a team through an advertising campaign from conceptualisation to the achievement of its set goals – essential.
• Strong knowledge of analytical methodologies and tactics for optimising data driven marketing campaigns (i.e., segmentation, predictive response models, etc.) - desired.
• Experience troubleshooting ad serving technical issues, for example, delivery investigation and third-party media issues, inclusive of the identification of several tag types, e.g., HTML and JavaScript, and potential issues associated with each - desired.
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated understanding of the media landscape and different online advertising pricing structures (CPC, CPM, CPA, etc.) - essential.
• Solid knowledge of Marketing principles, audience targeting, data collection and programmatic methods – essential.
• Knowledge of Ad Tech products, data vendors, industry, third party technology, and market trends - essential.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office – essential.

Key competencies and work ethic

• Strategic and conceptual thinking – Understands multiple aspects of retail while taking a macro view to develop and design paid media concepts and strategies. Uses strategic thinking to create joint business plans, influence stakeholders and solve customer challenges in an evolving shopper landscape.
• Analytical and data-driven with strong problem-solving skills - Organises and evaluates data to identify/explain trends/problems and their causes. Generates feasible solutions to achieve long-range goals and develops decision criteria considering relevant factors (cost, benefits, risks, timing, buy-in, business goals, customers, employees).
• Commercial awareness – Good knowledge of commercial mechanics and approaches to drive value and leverage business insights, and analytics to identify and exploit incremental business opportunities.
• Project management - Handles multiple projects and competing deliverables simultaneously in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Flexible and agile – Adapts and responds positively to changing circumstances; spots opportunities and risks and acts to get to the best outcome. Is curious and naturally inclined to learn, ask questions, and understand why.
• Resilient - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage ambiguity and adapt with the business as it evolves over time. Able to organise, prioritise and reorder workload in a rapidly changing and fast-moving environment.
• Planning and organising – Strong organisational planning, deadline management and attention to detail. Has a focus on execution, quality and improving processes.
• Excellent communication skills - Adopts a range of influencing and negotiation styles to deal with and facilitate challenges internally and externally. Converts complex concepts into simple, well-articulated communications and delivers compelling presentations. Strong agency management and vendor relationship skills.
• Self-motivated and driven with strong integrity - Takes accountability for actions and mistakes.
• Collaborative partnering – Builds relationships both internally and externally. Is open, honest and direct, and comfortable in giving and receiving constructive feedback. Thinks and acts independently as well as collaboratively.
• Innovative and solution-orientated – Thinks outside of the box. Sound judgment, quick decision-making and has the ability to generate both short and long term solutions that serve the flow of work and meeting deadlines. Takes an innovative approach to identify and unlock commercial opportunities with a “test and learn” attitude.
• · Complex Decision making - Be comfortable making decisions and executing tasks in a fast-paced environment, be results-driven, and have an ability to absorb complex concepts and communicate them clearly.
• · Team player & self-motivated – Be comfortable working in a group-setting, has the ability to work alone with minimal supervision.
• · Exceptional leadership capabilities – be able to motivate and drive a team in a unified direction with a common vision.

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Purpose Statement

To maximise the effectiveness of marketing efforts through optimising processes and streamlining operations, technologies and workflows

Experience

• 5 years in a similar role, with 10 -15+ years of experience in marketing operations or related roles within high-growth or complex organizations.
  
  

• 5 years in a similar role, with 10 -15+ years of experience in marketing operations or related roles within high-growth or complex organizations.
  
  

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational
• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or Systems Analysis
  
  

• Advanced Diploma in Project Management or Business Management
  
  

• Proven expertise in marketing operations with a clear understanding of the Creative and Comms strategy process
• Expertise in marketing technology platforms, including CRM and automation tools
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in data management, segmentation, and reporting.
• Exceptional project management skills with a track record of streamlining processes and delivering measurable outcomes.
• In-depth knowledge of marketing best practices, compliance regulations, and emerging trends.
  
  

• Analytical Skills
• Communications Skills
• Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
• Leadership Skills
• Project Management Skills (Methodolgy Specific)
• Strategic Thinking Skills
  
  

• Clear criminal and credit record

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Marketing and Sales
• Industries Banking

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The marketing department is looking for an experienced marketing operations specialist to join our marketing team in Cape Town. The role plays a vital role in supporting and optimising the operations of the social media, design, seo, publishing, and dev teams.

This role ensures smooth execution of marketing initiatives through rigorous project coordination, effective communication, and process-driven task management. The position enables team efficiency, quality delivery, and strategic alignment with marketing goals in a fast-paced, high-growth B2B SaaS environment.

The position requires someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, is a people person who enjoys working in a large team, prides themselves on being deadline-driven, has a strong background in marketing, and a passion for ops and/or project management.

• Manage day-to-day operations of social media, design, seo, publishing and dev teams, including status updates, project plans, and stakeholder communications.
• Administer and optimise task management systems (e.g., Asana) to maintain clear workflow visibility.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across time zones to support project delivery.
• Support the publishing team by updating web content, ensuring SEO and design best practices.
• Build and streamline workflows and team communications from the ground up to support the design, social, web dev, and seo teams.
• Build basic reports to gain project-level insights for improvements
• This role reports to the Associate Manager of Marketing Operations.
• Timely delivery and tracking of projects and tasks across multiple marketing functions.
• Well-maintained and transparent task/project management boards with clear ownership and priorities.
• Increased efficiency and reduced blockers across multiple workstreams.
• Clear, actionable reporting on team performance and project status.

• Excited by solving complex problems and streamlining workflows
• Ability to meet weekly and monthly deadlines with ease
• Highly organised, detail-oriented
• Self-starter and self-managed
• Prioritises easily

Required experience:

• 2-4 years of marketing operations or marketing generalist experience, ideally within a large marketing department
• Familiarity with fast-paced SaaS or agency-style workflows
• Proven track record of managing large projects with multiple stakeholders
• Relevant degree or diploma in marketing, communications, or similar

Beneficial experience:

• Experience using Saas tools like Asana to manage teams and projects
• Experience working with social media, design, and web development teams
• Working in a B2B or tech environment
• Unlimited PTO policy
• Take the time off that you need. We are truly committed to a positive work-life balance, recognising that it is important to be happy and fulfilled in both
• Training & Development
• Learning the advanced partnership automation products
• Medical Aid and Provident Fund
• Group schemes with Discovery & Bonitas for medical aid
• Group scheme with 10X provident fund
• Stock Options

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To maximise the effectiveness of marketing efforts through optimising processes and streamlining operations, technologies and workflows

Minimum/Ideal

• 5 years in a similar role, with 10 -15+ years of experience in marketing operations or related roles within high-growth or complex organizations.

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational
• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or Systems Analysis

• Advanced Diploma in Project Management or Business Management

Minimum/Ideal

• Proven expertise in marketing operations with a clear understanding of the Creative and Comms strategy process
• Expertise in marketing technology platforms, including CRM and automation tools
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in data management, segmentation, and reporting.
• Exceptional project management skills with a track record of streamlining processes and delivering measurable outcomes.
• In-depth knowledge of marketing best practices, compliance regulations, and emerging trends.

• Analytical Skills
• Communications Skills
• Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
• Leadership Skills

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Our client is a team of skilled professionals who love being creative, delivering excellent results for their clients—and having fun while they do it!

From day one, they’ve been a fully remote, globally distributed team. They’ve built a strong team culture, positive work environment, and efficient systems that keep them aligned and energized—despite the miles between them. You’d be surprised how close-knit they are! They meet virtually often (but not too much!) and have 2–3 full-team in-person meet-ups each year.

Their clients span the globe, with a strong presence in the US and others in the UK, Ireland, South Africa, Poland, Canada, Sweden, Denmark, and Australia.

They’re growing fast and looking for creative, hard-working, fun, and driven people to join them. They could be the right fit for you if:

• You thrive working autonomously and don’t need someone looking over your shoulder.

• You’re confident making decisions and know when to ask for help.

• You’re a true team player—never saying “not my problem.”

• You own your mistakes and learn from them (we all do!).

• You’re hungry to grow, professionally and personally.

• You have high standards and won’t settle for mediocre work.

• You celebrate team wins and love seeing clients succeed.

• You genuinely enjoy content and the fast-paced world of content marketing.

• Bonus points if you communicate using GIFs (not required… but appreciated!).
  
  

If you love planning, organizing, ticking off tasks, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks—this one’s for you.

As their Marketing Operations Manager , you’ll be the engine behind their client service delivery: managing project timelines, coordinating internal teams, communicating with clients, and ensuring everything gets done efficiently, accurately, and on time. Think ClickUp boards, quality checks, deadline chasing, and smooth client communications—not writing social posts or brainstorming ad campaigns.

You’ll collaborate closely with their writing and creative teams to keep projects moving, people aligned, and clients delighted. This is a great fit for someone who thrives in a process-driven role, loves details, and wants to build a career in marketing operations.

• Owning and updating project timelines and task boards

• Ensuring deadlines are met and work is delivered to a high standard

• Liaising with clients and keeping them in the loop on progress

• Coordinating across internal teams to maintain clarity and accountability

• Running regular quality control checks

• Spotting gaps, improving processes, and driving operational efficiency
  

• 3+ years experience in a similar marketing operations or project management role

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• Proficiency with project management tools (we use ClickUp)

• Detail-oriented mindset and love for structure

• Strong problem-solving skills and initiative

• A collaborative, team-first attitude
  
  

This is a full-time role (40 hours/week), fully remote. You'll need to work core hours Monday through Friday, with some flexibility around your schedule.