233 Advertising jobs in South Africa
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Advertising Coordinator
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Listing status: Online
Apply by: 22 October 2025
Position summary
Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade
Job category: Advertising and Communication
Location: Cape Town
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
About our company
Clicks Group
Introduction
We are looking to recruit an Advertising Coordinator to work within our Marketing department. The role will be based at the Head Office in Cape Town.
Job description
Job Purpose:
To co-ordinate activities for above the line promotions and ensure that the related processes are maintained and followed as per the promotional calendar.
Job Objectives:
- To ensure that the promotional vehicles are created and the required page ownership and marketing instruments are assigned timeously based on agreed calendar.
- To apply the appropriate page layout, design and templates to each leaflet vehicle based on the pre-promotions planning meeting.
- To assign primary and secondary sub-department owners to each promotional offer block.
- To ensure that all promotional offers are completed timeously and consolidate all promotional pages after lock-down and send to the Studio.
- To act as a liaison between the Studio and the Merchandise team in respect of merchandise sign-off to ensure adherence to promotional processes and guidelines.
- To manage the promotional workflow and tasks to agreed timelines.
- To manage the image order process to ensure that images are sources timeously to ensure promotions are completed based on agree deadlines.
- To provide administrative assistance in producing minutes, agenda's and reports timeously and accurately.
Minimum requirements
Job Experience:
- Advertising and Promotions with Marketing administrative skills
Education:
- National Diploma in Marketing Management
Job Knowledge & Skills:
- Marketing experience, exposure to briefings
- Financial experience, understanding of terminology regarding margins and planned sales figures
- Administrative back ground
- Retail understanding
- Understanding of advertising environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Proactive
- Computer literacy
- Assertiveness
- Numeracy
- Deadline driven
- Creative flair
- Planning and organising
Competencies:
- Deciding and Initiating Action
- Working with People
- Relating and Networking
- Analysing
- Planning and Organising
- Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
- Adapting and Responding to Change
Advertising Coordinator
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Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Midrand has an opportunity available for a Advertising Coordinator join the team. The main purpose of this role will be to effectively executive Dis-Chem promotional activities. The role will also be required to liaise with Buyers and Suppliers to ensure all promotional deadlines are adhered to.
Minimum Requirements…
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- 1 – 2 years relevant working experience in the Retail Industry
Advantageous:
- Diploma or Degree in Marketing
- Agency experience in retail
Job Specification…
- Manage the creation of a promotional broadsheet from start to finish.
- Adhering to the promotional plan and deadlines as well as the process as set out by the Advertising Team Lead.
- Be responsible for proof reading and checking of all campaigns allocated to you.
- Ensure catalogue is signed off by all stakeholders and internal managers and category heads within the business.
- Co-ordinate changes to the agency with internal stakeholders and vendors as well as ensure queries from agency regarding the campaign are answered quickly and correctly.
- Ensure that deals are given on time to be loaded on the IT System.
- Assist the Advertising Team Leader with ad agencies to get all marketing material completed in time
- Creates and ensures sign off on the vendor billing documents for marketing for their promotion, including broadsheets, TV, Gondola, and all other promotional activities necessary.
- Compiles and ensures sign off on the tally document for their promotion.
- Assist with the layout and design of communications such as presentations, support materials, research papers, and brochures.
- Ensure that promotional plans are in line with the Dis-Chem standard operating procedures.
- Adhoc promotional marketing.
- Effectively communicate with suppliers regarding relevant marketing activities.
- Assist with communication between Dis-Chem and advertising agencies.
- Collaborate with agencies to create a creative look and feel elements for the point of sale and print deadlines to ensure POS is in store when the promotion breaks.
- Accurately perform duties using Dis-Chem`s internal systems SAP, BI, Qlikview.
- Complete a brief sheet for all promotions to be used for billing, tallies, advertising briefs, and PO`.
- Ensure all promotional items are signed off both by the Group Marketing Communications Manager and the Marketing Director as well as the respective suppliers before print date.
- Follow process set by the Advertising Team Leader and direct line Managers.
- Administrate and ensure the implementation of the look and feel in the store aligns with the campaign.
- Ensure all tasks are done in accordance with the set deadlines.
- Conduct market research to determine ad campaign strategies.
- Keep abreast of the current market trends and developments.
- Report all queries and findings to the Advertising Team Lead
- Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
Competencies
Essential:
- Knowledge of Marketing Practices and Principles
- Good Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Demonstrates a customer service mind set.
- Quality Orientation
- English – Read, write and speak well.
- Self-management skills
- Ability to work under pressure and have good attention to detail
- Deadline driven
- Computer Skills advantage SAP and Qlikview
Special conditions of employment:
- South African Citizen
- MIE, clear criminal and credit
- Driver's license and/or own reliable transport
- May be required to work overtime when signing promotions
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem's approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem's Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.
Advertising Executive
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About Us
BeMySocial is a vibrant UK-based creative and communications agency, delivering bold, strategy-led marketing and advertising solutions for clients across diverse industries. Rooted in collaboration, innovation, and trust, we create campaigns that make a global impact. As we expand our international reach, we're seeking a talented Advertising Executive based in South Africa to join our remote team, contributing to dynamic campaigns for clients in the UK, US, and beyond.
The Role
As an Advertising Executive at BeMySocial, you'll lead the planning, development, and execution of integrated advertising campaigns across multiple channels. Blending creativity with strategy, you'll work closely with clients and our global team to bring visionary campaigns to life. This fully remote role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa while staying connected to our innovative UK-based team.Key Responsibilities
- Plan, manage, and execute advertising campaigns across digital, social, print, and emerging platforms, including formats like AR/VR and interactive storytelling.
- Engage with clients to define objectives, develop detailed briefs, and present compelling campaign ideas and updates.
- Collaborate with creative teams, including designers, copywriters, and video producers, to ensure campaigns align with brand standards and meet deadlines.
- Analyze campaign performance with advanced analytics tools, providing data-driven insights to optimize results and maximize ROI.
- Stay ahead of industry trends, exploring innovations like AI-driven advertising, Web3 integrations, or new social platforms to elevate campaign impact.
- Maintain organized project documentation, campaign schedules, and communication logs using modern project management tools.
What We're Looking For
- At least 2 years' experience in advertising, marketing, or communications, ideally in an agency setting.
- Strong expertise in media planning and execution across digital platforms, including Google Ads, Meta Ads (Facebook/Instagram/TikTok), programmatic advertising, and emerging channels.
- Exceptional client-facing communication skills, with confidence in leading virtual meetings, responding to briefs, and pitching creative concepts.
- Proven project management skills, capable of managing multiple campaigns and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- A creative mindset paired with a data-driven approach to deliver measurable results.
- Proficiency with tools like Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), Slack, and project management platforms (e.g., , Asana, or ClickUp).
- Familiarity with design tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or Canva is a plus but not required.
What We Offer
- Fully remote work with flexible hours, designed to balance South Africa and UK time zones.
- A collaborative, inclusive team culture where your ideas drive innovation and shape campaigns.
- Opportunities to work on cutting-edge campaigns for diverse clients across the UK, US, and global markets.
- Access to ongoing learning, including workshops, certifications, and professional development resources.
- A people-first company passionate about creativity, collaboration, and redefining modern advertising.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please visit:
Submit your CV and a concise cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you're excited to join BeMySocial. We're particularly interested in examples of past campaigns or creative contributions that showcase your impact.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: R20 000,00 per month
Work Location: Remote
Advertising Specialist
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This is a full-time on-site role for an Advertising Specialist located in Midrand. The Advertising Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing advertising campaigns, conducting market research, and analyzing campaign performance data. The role also includes collaborating with the marketing and sales teams to create compelling advertising content and strategies. Daily tasks include overseeing ad placement, assessing the effectiveness of advertisements, and adjusting strategies to maximize reach and effectiveness.
Qualifications
- Strong Analytical Skills and Data Analysis capabilities
- Marketing and Sales experience
- Excellent Communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Experience with advertising platforms and tools
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field
- Prior experience in an advertising role preferred
Advertising Manager
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The South African Brand Team act as brand guardians for the ZA company. The primary department responsibilities include consumer insights, product marketing; in-store and packaging activation – including new product/variant launches, advertising; creative development, media planning and buying for brand/product activities, content, and events.
The Advertising Manager is responsible for the overall ZA Media and Advertising strategy acrossall campaigns, including delivery, performance measurement and optimisation, media agency management and working with Brand Specialists to ensure optimised media spend, efficient and effective creative and high impact campaigns that help us to grow our energy drinks business, our media properties, and events.
All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:
ADVERTISING STRATEGY
Responsible for overarching, integrated media strategy across all advertising campaigns – ensuring all advertising plans are optimised to deliver awareness, impact, and engagement to achieve overarching marketing objectives Collaborate with internal stakeholders across owned/earned/shared media, events, content production, commercial partnerships, ensuring integration across all touch points Deliver impactful campaigns that are aligned to sales objectives and account plans Assess advertising ROI based on marketing mix modelling learnings to grow effectiveness of advertising and its contribution to sales
MEDIA PLANNING AND BUYING
Ensure media plans deliver effective, efficient, best-practice advertising campaigns Support Brand Specialists in the best implementation for advertising campaigns Ensure media planning and buying tactics are clear, fact-based, and optimised throughout each campaign and that post-buy learnings are collected Guide the ZA Brand Marketing Team on data-driven advertising opportunities, constantly identify, analyse, and leverage the latest media trends and emerging technologies, seeking out new opportunities and applying them to our media strategies Build in-team expertise across all relevant media channels including programmatic, social, search and broadcaster VOD/connected TV Understand and apply the DV360 and Google Campaign Manager tools and other relevant tools from main Social Media platforms to assess targeting and performance management quality Ensure compliance to GDPR in all advertising buying
CREATIVE AND MEDIA SYNERGIES
Work with Brand Specialists, the Media Agency, and Creative Agencies to deliver impactful, fit-for-purpose creative formats across our Red Bull advertising campaigns
BUDGET & MEDIA AGENCY MANAGEMENT
Manage the media agency to inspire excellence and deliver best-practice integrated campaigns, with maximum effectiveness and efficiency, while constantly optimising ways of working and exploring new, innovative ways to connect with consumers Keep close cost-controlling systems in place, ensuring TV cost per GRP commitments and digital performance guarantees are held and TV inflation is pro-actively managed to minimize impact Cultivate a collaborative culture and strong agency-client relationship, ensuring best practice planning and buying and account servicing Perform annual media agency evaluation and develop/implement performance plans as needed Manage the budget, spend and ROI
BUSINESS PLANNING
Contribute to the annual business planning process including analysis of media planning and buying and advertising creative effectiveness to deliver plans and initiatives that will grow brand health and sales Responsible for KPI setting, benchmarking, and controlling across all media to increase the value of media buys on an ongoing basis Manage and maintain the annual media budget
Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:
- University Degree
- Track record of delivering impactful campaigns of various sizes, from tactical online activations to multi-million-rand, 360° campaigns aligned across paid, owned, managed, and earned channels
- Project management experience, coordinating internal stakeholders, agencies, and other external partners (e.g., media publishers)
- Comfortable with data – you have an excellent understanding of TV and digital KPIs, their measurement and how to use data to unlock actionable insights
- Analytical and strategic mindset – you are a natural problem-solver, solution-focused and you know what it takes to build and grow brands
- FMCG experience with advertising budget responsibility or media agency background with deep knowledge of planning and buying, particularly TV and digital
- Budget management – capable and confident managing complex budget lines to deliver accurate phasing of large-scale, multi-channel media plans, including media cost controlling
- Media agency management experience, including negotiating optimal commercial conditions and optimising processes and quality of service
- Ability to build strong and effective working relationships with stakeholders of all levels and experience
- Experience in developing activities that resonate with consumers through creative empathy, innovative thinking, and good judgment of the creative work of others to achieve business results
- Solid understanding of the 18-24 Gen Z audience, their needs, pressure points, aspirations, and drivers is an advantage
- Minimum of 5 years professional experience in Marketing
- ZA market experience is essential
This job description is not exhaustive of the potential duties that the successful applicant will be required to perform, and is provided solely to assist potential job applicants in determining their suitability for the role and to apply for the job. It is not an offer of employment and Red Bull is under no obligation to hire an applicant who submits an application.
German speaking Online Advertising Campaign Manager
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Are you fluent in German with a passion for digital marketing? Do you have some experience in this dynamic field? A renowned international digital marketing firm is looking for a German Campaign Manager to join their friendly and rapidly expanding office in Cape Town, South Africa .
You will be joining a global company with offices worldwide and a truly international work culture. This is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your digital marketing skills, whether you have experience in designing websites using HTML or hold a degree in marketing.
Your key job responsibilities as the German speaking Online Advertising Campaign Manager in Cape Town, South Africa will include:
Coordinate online campaigns from the central Cape Town office.Maintain strong relationships with well-known clients based in Germany.Monitor campaign results and provide clients with actionable insights to improve their outcomes.RequirementsRequirements for this German speaking Online Advertising Campaign Manager job in Cape Town, South Africa :
Fluent in German and English.Passion for online marketing and/or prior campaign management experience.Knowledge of DART for Publishers.Understanding of HTML, JavaScript, and/or Flash.If you are excited about advancing your career in digital marketing and want to live and work in Cape Town, we want to hear from you! Apply now to become our next German Campaign Manager by sending your CV.
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PPC Advertising Manager
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We’re seeking a dynamic, results-driven PPC Advertising Manager to take ownership of our clients internal and client-facing digital ad campaigns in the real estate industry. In this role, you’ll blend strategic thinking, creative problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making to craft and execute impactful campaigns across multiple platforms. As a vital member of the team, you’ll work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to drive measurable growth, optimize performance, and deliver exceptional outcomes. The PPC Advertising Manager serves as a trusted guide for clients throughout every stage of the digital advertising process—from campaign strategy and development to ongoing maintenance and detailed reporting. Our client is a US based company and you will be required to work RSA 11am to 8pm with some flexibility. This is a remote position.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Act as the PPC Manager for corporate advertising initiatives.
- Act as a dedicated PPC account manager for assigned clients, taking full ownership of advertising initiatives throughout the client lifecycle.
- Work directly with clients to understand their business goals and guide them through the campaign setup and management process.
- Research, define, present and implement paid campaign strategies.
- Create and configure ad accounts, build campaigns, develop ads, and optimize campaigns across multiple channels.
- Conduct ongoing management and optimization of PPC campaigns across multiple channels.
- Draft conversion-focused ad and landing page copy and oversee landing page production.
- Implement analytics and conversion measurement via Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Meta Pixel, including configuration of custom events.
- Develop and manage reporting processes for corporate and client advertising initiatives.
- Provide regular analysis and insight reports to clients, host performance review meetings and provide program reporting to the management team.
- Act as the project manager for assigned client accounts and coordinate deliverables with the Sales and Creative teams.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
- 3+ years of proven experience as a PPC manager.
- 3+ years of experience writing conversion-focused ad and landing page copy.
- Experience with multiple ad platforms, including Google Search, Google Display, Google Video, Google Performance Max, Google Local Search, Meta and LinkedIn.
- Advanced proficiency in Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager.
- Experience with multivariate testing and campaign optimization with proven results.
- Advanced proficiency in conducting market research, competitive ad spend analysis, audience segmentation, and performance forecasting with the ability to derive insights from data.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts in an approachable manner.
- Comfortable communicating with clients to understand objectives, define strategy, establish expectations, provide regular performance updates and interpret results.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to organize and manage complex tasks across multiple projects.
- Self-motivated with a competitive spirit and a desire to take ownership over the development and management of the highest performing campaigns in the industry.
- Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to think creatively and execute new ideas.
REQUIREMENTS
- 3+ years of proven experience as a PPC manager.
- 3+ years of experience writing conversion-focused ad and landing page copy.
- Google Ads certification preferred (Search, Display & YouTube) and will be required.
- Facebook Ads certification preferred (Associate or higher) and will be required.
- Advanced proficiency in Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager.
Advertising Operations Manager
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Vicinity Media is a location ad technology and data business established in South Africa in 2013. Serving a global community of mobile advertisers and publishers, Vicinity uses exclusive, purpose-built, location-based technology and proprietary 1st party location data. By delivering contextual and meaningful advertising experiences with 100% location accuracy, the company ensures transparency and an unrivaled return on investment. Vicinity harnesses best-of-breed technology and location expertise to provide street-level location targeting and highly relevant mobile campaigns.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role located in Johannesburg for an Advertising Operations Manager. The Advertising Operations Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of advertising campaigns, manage campaign execution, optimize operational processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The role involves data analysis to assess campaign performance and marketing strategies to ensure successful outcomes for clients.
Qualifications
- Skills in Advertising Operations and Operations Management
- Experience in Campaign Management and Marketing
- Proficiency in Data Analysis
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, or related field
- Experience in technology-driven advertising or media is a plus
Advertising Sales Executive
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Are you a sales hunter with a strong background in travel and tourism? We're looking for a high-energy, results-driven professional who knows the travel and tourism industry, thrives on networking, and can generate new business. If you have advertising sales experience or account management experience, this role is an ideal fit.
Key Responsibilities:
- Business development:
Acquire new advertising clients within the travel and tourism sector by identifying opportunities and presenting compelling proposals. - Brand promotion:
Represent the Publisher at travel and tourism industry events, promote advertising solutions, and support marketing initiatives. - Client management:
Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with travel and tourism suppliers, agencies, and other key stakeholders. - Sales operations:
Manage proposals, contracts, payments, and CRM updates with accuracy and professionalism.
Why Join Now Media:
- Industry leader:
Represent Southern Africa's most established B2B travel and tourism media brand. - Supportive team environment:
Be part of a collaborative, results-driven team that values initiative and success. - Growth opportunities:
Expand your sales skills and industry connections while directly influencing the growth of the travel and tourism sector. - Impactful role:
Contribute directly to the success of a respected brand in the travel and tourism industry.
Requirements
- Travel or tourism industry background
- Advertising sales experience is an advantage
- KAM (Key Account Management) experience preferred, with the ability to convert account management skills into new business generation
- Experience with wholesalers (airlines, tour operators, hotels, etc.) preferred
- Previous travel agent experience ideal
- Dynamic personality, strong presence, loves networking, and motivated to write their own paycheck
- Practical essentials: A valid driver's license and own car essential
- Location: Based in Johannesburg
Company Description
We are the largest travel and tourism trade publisher in Africa, and have been promoting travel and trade across Southern Africa since 1953.