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Digital Advertising Specialist (Senior)

Johannesburg, Gauteng Discovery Limited

Posted 7 days ago

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Job Description

About Discovery

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

Key Purpose

Discovery is offering a great opportunity to join its fully serviced in-house digital marketing team. We are looking for a passionate, creative and hardworking digital advertising specialist that lives, eats and breathes targeted online campaigns and soaks up the latest in industry best practices and trends. The successful individual will be a digital advertising all-rounder with experience in search, programmatic and social channels. To ensure success as a digital advertising specialist, you should have in-depth knowledge of digital marketing techniques, excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, be able to lead a team, be creative and innovative and be able to work to strict deadlines and within allocated budget.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to:

Execute effective digital marketing strategies across channels; make sure campaigns are optimised regularly for best results.
Monitor campaign performance against target on a daily basis, ensuring the direct sales teams are receiving the required number of leads.
Troubleshoot where campaigns are not performing against target and propose corrective actions.
Monitor campaign budgets and ensure we stay within budget.
Produce reports as required with key metrics and detailed analysis and insights.
Present KPIs, recommendations and insights at manco meetings.
Collaborate with brand, actuaries and other internal stakeholders to deliver on marketing objectives.
Stay on top of digital advertising trends, skills, platform changes and best practices and implement new learnings where required.
Train, manage and guide junior staff members.
Maintain good relationships with external parties like Google and Meta account managers as well as any other providers we work with.

Competencies

Experience in performance marketing.
Experience in media buying.
Experience in financial services.
Deep understanding of digital analytics and the ability to translate it into actions to meet ROI objectives.
Ability to draft performance reports.
Ability to present reports and findings to key stakeholders.
Demonstrated understanding and use of Google Ads, Meta Ads, Microsoft Ads, DV360, LinkedIn, X, YouTube Ads, Facebook/Instagram Ads, TikTok Ads, etc.
Strong communication skills for dealing with clients, internal teams and external stakeholders.
Problem-solving skills to interrogate when campaigns are not performing and provide insights and suggestions.

Education and Experience

Tertiary qualification (marketing/communication) required.
Previous digital advertising experience required (5 years minimum).
Financial services experience (advantages).
Google Ads, Facebook Blueprint, Google Analytics certification (advantageous).

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

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Digital advertising specialist (senior)

Johannesburg, Gauteng Discovery Limited

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permanent

About Discovery Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society. Key Purpose Discovery is offering a great opportunity to join its fully serviced in-house digital marketing team. We are looking for a passionate, creative and hardworking digital advertising specialist that lives, eats and breathes targeted online campaigns and soaks up the latest in industry best practices and trends. The successful individual will be a digital advertising all-rounder with experience in search, programmatic and social channels. To ensure success as a digital advertising specialist, you should have in-depth knowledge of digital marketing techniques, excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, be able to lead a team, be creative and innovative and be able to work to strict deadlines and within allocated budget. Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to: Execute effective digital marketing strategies across channels; make sure campaigns are optimised regularly for best results. Monitor campaign performance against target on a daily basis, ensuring the direct sales teams are receiving the required number of leads. Troubleshoot where campaigns are not performing against target and propose corrective actions. Monitor campaign budgets and ensure we stay within budget. Produce reports as required with key metrics and detailed analysis and insights. Present KPIs, recommendations and insights at manco meetings. Collaborate with brand, actuaries and other internal stakeholders to deliver on marketing objectives. Stay on top of digital advertising trends, skills, platform changes and best practices and implement new learnings where required. Train, manage and guide junior staff members. Maintain good relationships with external parties like Google and Meta account managers as well as any other providers we work with. Competencies Experience in performance marketing. Experience in media buying. Experience in financial services. Deep understanding of digital analytics and the ability to translate it into actions to meet ROI objectives. Ability to draft performance reports. Ability to present reports and findings to key stakeholders. Demonstrated understanding and use of Google Ads, Meta Ads, Microsoft Ads, DV360, Linked In, X, You Tube Ads, Facebook/Instagram Ads, Tik Tok Ads, etc. Strong communication skills for dealing with clients, internal teams and external stakeholders. Problem-solving skills to interrogate when campaigns are not performing and provide insights and suggestions. Education and Experience Tertiary qualification (marketing/communication) required. Previous digital advertising experience required (5 years minimum). Financial services experience (advantages). Google Ads, Facebook Blueprint, Google Analytics certification (advantageous). EMPLOYMENT EQUITY The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Digital advertising specialist (senior)

Sandton, Gauteng Discovery Limited

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Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Digital Advertising Specialist (Senior) Business Unit: Marketing Function: Marketing Management Date: 3 May 2025 About Discovery Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society. Key Purpose Discovery is offering a great opportunity to join its fully serviced in-house digital marketing team. We are looking for a passionate, creative and hardworking digital advertising specialist that lives, eats and breathes targeted online campaigns and soaks up the latest in industry best practices and trends. The successful individual will be a digital advertising all-rounder with experience in search, programmatic and social channels. To ensure success as a digital advertising specialist, you should have in-depth knowledge of digital marketing techniques, excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, be able to lead a team, be creative and innovative and be able to work to strict deadlines and within allocated budget. Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to: Execute effective digital marketing strategies across channels; make sure campaigns are optimised regularly for best results. Monitor campaign performance against target on a daily basis, ensuring the direct sales teams are receiving the required number of leads. Troubleshoot where campaigns are not performing against target and propose corrective actions. Monitor campaign budgets and ensure we stay within budget. Produce reports as required with key metrics and detailed analysis and insights. Present KPIs, recommendations and insights at manco meetings. Collaborate with brand, actuaries and other internal stakeholders to deliver on marketing objectives. Stay on top of digital advertising trends, skills, platform changes and best practices and implement new learnings where required. Train, manage and guide junior staff members. Maintain good relationships with external parties like Google and Meta account managers as well as any other providers we work with. Experience in performance marketing. Experience in media buying. Experience in financial services. Deep understanding of digital analytics and the ability to translate it into actions to meet ROI objectives. Ability to draft performance reports. Ability to present reports and findings to key stakeholders. Demonstrated understanding and use of Google Ads, Meta Ads, Microsoft Ads, DV360, Linked In, X, You Tube Ads, Facebook/Instagram Ads, Tik Tok Ads, etc. Strong communication skills for dealing with clients, internal teams and external stakeholders. Problem-solving skills to interrogate when campaigns are not performing and provide insights and suggestions. Education and Experience Tertiary qualification (marketing/communication) required. Previous digital advertising experience required (5 years minimum). Financial services experience (advantages). EMPLOYMENT EQUITYThe Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Digital Advertising Sales Legend

Durban, KwaZulu Natal KhakiBush

Posted 13 days ago

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We're looking for a Sales Legend to join our team at KhakiBush, Africa’s Number One Outdoor Digital Magazine!

Do you have a passion for the great outdoors and a knack for spotting opportunities faster than a cheetah in the veld? If so, dust off your hiking boots and read on!

What You"ll Be Doing (and loving!)

As our Advertising Sales Legend, you'll be the trailblazer connecting businesses with KhakiBush's passionate audience of outdoor enthusiasts. This isn't just about making sales, it's about building relationships and helping brands tell their story to people who live for adventure.

Hunting for Hot Leads : You'll identify and pursue potential advertisers who are eager to reach our unique outdoor-loving readership. Think outdoor gear brands, game lodges, adventure tour operators, and more!
Crafting Killer Pitches : You'll develop compelling advertising solutions thatalign with client goals and showcase the immense value of partnering with KhakiBush.
Building Bushveld Bonds : Forge strong, lasting relationships with clients, becoming their go-to person for all things advertising in the outdoor space.
Hitting the Trail (and Targets! ): Meet and exceed sales targets, fuelled by your passion for the outdoors and your drive to succeed.
Being a KhakiBush Ambassador : Represent our brand with enthusiasm and expertise, embodying the spirit of adventure and exploration that defines KhakiBush.

What You'll Need to Bring to the Campsite

Proven Sales Prowess : You've got a track record of crushing sales targets, ideally in media or advertising.
Digital Savvy : You understand the digital advertising landscape and can articulate its benefits with ease.
Outdoor Enthusiasm (Mandatory!) : A genuine love for Africa's outdoors – hiking, camping, wildlife, adventure sports – you name it! This isn't just a job, it's a way of life.
Exceptional Communication Skills : You're a natural storyteller, able to articulate ideas clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.
Self-Starter Mentality : You're motivated, disciplined, and thrive in an independent, results-driven environment. We trust you to navigate your own path to success!
A "Can-Do" Attitude : You're resilient, adaptable, and ready to tackle challenges with a smile, even when the terrain gets tough.

Why You'll Love Pitching Your Tent with KhakiBush

Work with Your Passion : Combine your love for the outdoors with your sales career.
Impact and Influence: Play a key role in the growth of South Africa's premieroutdoor digital magazine.
Dynamic Environmen t: Be part of a small, agile, and incredibly passionate team.
Uncapped Earning Potential : Your hard work directly translates to your success.
The Best "Office" View: While you'll be rocking the digital world, imagine the inspiration you'll draw from being part of the outdoor industry!

Ready to embark on this exciting adventure? If you're a sales rockstar with a love for the great outdoors, send us your CV and a cover letter that tells us why you're the perfect fit for KhakiBush. Don't just list your experience, tell us about your most memorable outdoor adventure and how you plan to bring that same spirit to our sales team!

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Paid Advertising Specialist

Pretoria, Gauteng Stylistic SA (Pty) Ltd

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permanent contract

We're looking for a Paid Advertising Specialist to join our team and take the reins on performance marketing across Meta (Facebook & Instagram), Google, LinkedIn, and X (Twitter). This is a hands-on, strategic role with room to grow as the agency scales.

As our Paid Advertising Specialist, you’ll be responsible for tasks including but not limited to:

Plan, launch, and optimise paid advertising campaigns across Meta, Google, LinkedIn, and X
Build and test creative and copy in collaboration with our design and content team
Set up and manage ad accounts, audiences, tracking, pixels, and conversion events
Monitor campaign performance and continuously optimise for ROAS, CPL, or engagement (based on goals)
Create regular performance reports with insights and strategic recommendations
Advise on funnel setup, landing pages, and budget allocation
Stay ahead of platform trends, updates, and best practices

What We Offer

Diverse and exciting client projects
Collaborative, ambitious team
Opportunity to grow as we expand
Your ideas and input matter

Please email us your CV to apply.

REQUIREMENTS

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience managing successful campaigns on Meta Ads , Google Ads , LinkedIn Ads , and X Ads (Minimum of 2 years)
Ability to manage multiple campaigns, budgets, and objectives simultaneously
Comfortable interpreting data and translating it into actionable insights
Strong attention to detail and a performance-driven mindset

Nice to Have (but not essential)

Experience with B2B campaigns, lead generation funnels
TikTok advertising experience or a strong interest in exploring emerging ad platforms

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Digital Sales Executive - Online Advertising

Midrand, Gauteng Be Different Recruitment

Posted 19 days ago

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Senior Manager: Digital Sales

Reference: JHB006276-MM1-2

Our client, a dynamic and young tech business that provides access to a multitude of innovative end-to-end digital media and fintech technology products based in Kyalami, Sandton, is urgently looking for a Senior Manager: Digital Sales to build the business locally and into Africa and then into the international market.

The role requires a hunter personality that is not risk adverse, someone that wants a change and a challenge; this is the perfect opportunity.

This is a new and pivotal role within the business as they want to use their VOD platform and generate advertising sales on their platforms for their clients in order to pay for the platform for new potential clients. A market sector specialist in online digital sales is essential for the business.

Duties & Responsibilities

Experience required for the role:

Extensive experience in digital sales
Extensive network in digital sales
Experience in media buying and selling of advertising
Extensive experience in media buying
Having a good network within marketing agencies
Interested in OTT and IP TV as well as technology
Demonstrated track record of delivering in sales within the digital sales

Package & Remuneration

Plus medical aid as a benefit (deduction) and performance bonus structure or rewarding incentives.

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Senior Programmatic Advertising Specialist

Johannesburg, Gauteng The Hiring House

Posted 11 days ago

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Duties & Responsibilities
- Setting up, managing, and optimizing programmatic campaigns through DSPs such as DV360 or similar.
- Translating client objectives into smart targeting strategies, buying models, and creative deployment.
- Conducting data analysis to improve campaigns and share insights with clients.
- Coaching and guiding mid-level and junior specialists within the team.
- Actively contributing to strategic sessions and brainstorms with clients.
- Translating the latest industry trends into actionable innovations.
- Collaborating with colleagues from strategy, data, creative, and development teams.

Requirements
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in programmatic advertising.
- Extensive experience in setting up and managing campaigns across multiple DSPs (e.g., DV360, Xandr, The Trade Desk, Adform).
- Experience with both branding and performance-driven campaigns.
- Knowledge of cookieless targeting, audience planning, attribution, and incrementality testing.
- Strong analytical skills and data proficiency (e.g., experience with Google Analytics, Looker Studio, BigQuery, etc.).
- A commercial mindset and the ability to clearly communicate complex topics.
- Experience in client-facing roles, including presentations and strategic reporting.
- Fluent in English (both written and spoken).

Bonus points if you also have
- Experience with DOOH, digital audio, or retail media networks.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., DV360, GA4, Google Ads).
- Familiarity with workflow automation and scripting (e.g., Google Ads Scripts, DV360 Macros, APIs).
- Experience with DCO (Dynamic Creative Optimization) tools like Google Studio, CAPE, Smartly.io, or Bannerflow.

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Cape Town, Western Cape Sapientis Talent Management Pty. Ltd.

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Are you a marketing maestro with a passion for driving consumer engagement? We’re seeking an experienced Advertising Specialist to join our client in the dynamic consumer goods sector. As a key player, you’ll execute promotional campaigns across various platforms, analyse results, and contribute to the overall marketing strategy. Your Responsibilities: Campaign Execution: Execute promotional campaigns (ATL, DM, PR, BTL, Digital) within budget and timeline. Process Improvement: Contribute to refining our marketing process, from promotional grids to post-campaign analysis. Data Analysis: Compile, analyse, and interpret post-campaign data to inform future strategies. Marketing Initiatives: Support competitions, budgets, engagement initiatives, store openings, and innovations. Management: Manage expenses, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and ensure team effectiveness. What You’ll Bring: Experience: Minimum 3 years in marketing, advertising, or agency settings. Creativity & Innovation: Demonstrate creative thinking and a passion for marketing. Platform Expertise: Understand ATL, BTL, Digital platforms, PR, Direct Marketing, and Paid Media. Influence & Relationships: Persuade stakeholders and build strong relationships. Analytical Skills: Knowledge of budget reporting, ability to evaluate research and data. Execution & Problem-Solving: Deliver under pressure, solve problems, and manage campaign shoots and events. Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills at all levels. Retail Experience: Understanding of the retail landscape is a plus. Qualifications: A Degree/National Diploma in marketing/advertising or equivalent. Knowledge & Skills: Media Terminology: Understand media terminology and its implications. Marketing Fundamentals: Solid marketing background and understanding. Communication & Organization: Excellent verbal communication, organizational, and administrative skills. Commercial Awareness: Understand the business and market dynamics. Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft applications, especially Excel and Power Point. People Skills: Interpersonal, team management, and leadership abilities. Analytical Skills: Evaluate research, market conditions, and implement plan adjustments. Location: Successful incumbent will primarily be based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) Ready to make your mark in the fashion industry? Apply today! To apply or for further details send us an detailed CV (in MS Word format), along with your current and expected salary and notice period via email to (ADVS_K_WP) (fusion_button link=" target="_blank")APPLY HERE(/fusion_button) #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Senior Developer/CTO - Digital Media and Advertising

Cape Town, Western Cape Talent Sam

Posted 13 days ago

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We're seeking an exceptional, hands-on Senior Developer / CTO to join their innovative digital media and advertising company. As the sole technical leader, you'll be responsible for all aspects of our technology strategy and implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive technological vision from conception to execution
Collect and analyze business requirements to inform technology decisions
Scout and evaluate new technologies to enhance their competitive edge
Design and implement the architecture for all their systems and applications
Develop custom tools for editorial / copywriting workflows and KPI dashboards
Manage and optimize their backend infrastructure and databases
Integrate and maintain connections with various advertising platform APIs
Handle all aspects of development, including coding, testing, and deployment
Ensure the security, scalability, and reliability of their technical infrastructure

Minimum Requirements:

4+ years of experience in full-stack development, with at least 1 year in a senior or leadership role
Proven track record of single-handedly designing, developing, and maintaining complex systems
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to architect scalable solutions
Excellent communication skills to bridge technical concepts with business needs
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred

Technical Skills Required:

BackEnd-Stack Development: Strong proficiency in PHP for backend development
AI and Machine Learning: OpenAI integration for advanced text processing and generation
API Integration: Experience with advertising platforms (Meta, Twitter, Outbrain, TikTok, etc.)
Data Management: Airtable for flexible, collaborative databases
Database Management: AWS Relational Databases for structured data storage
Pinecone Semantic DB for vector embeddings and similarity search
Cloud Infrastructure: AWS servers for hosting and scaling applications
CMS: WordPress development and customization

If you're a tech polymath who thrives on end-to-end ownership of projects and is passionate about leveraging technology to drive innovation in digital media and advertising, we want to hear from you. Join us in building the future of our industry!

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Senior developer/cto - digital media and advertising

Cape Town, Western Cape Talent Sam

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The Client is a fast-growing Digital Media Company. They offer a full spectrum of editorial and marketing services to leading publishers across the globe, including content creation, content amplification, content delivery, and monetization. Overall, they reach, entertain, and monetize 30,000,000+ users per month across any digital channel, mobile and desktop, social, native. We're seeking an exceptional, hands-on Senior Developer / CTO to join their innovative digital media and advertising company. As the sole technical leader, you'll be responsible for all aspects of our technology strategy and implementation. Key Responsibilities: Drive technological vision from conception to execution Collect and analyze business requirements to inform technology decisions Scout and evaluate new technologies to enhance their competitive edge Design and implement the architecture for all their systems and applications Develop custom tools for editorial / copywriting workflows and KPI dashboards Manage and optimize their backend infrastructure and databases Integrate and maintain connections with various advertising platform APIs Handle all aspects of development, including coding, testing, and deployment Ensure the security, scalability, and reliability of their technical infrastructure Minimum Requirements: 4+ years of experience in full-stack development, with at least 1 year in a senior or leadership role Proven track record of single-handedly designing, developing, and maintaining complex systems Strong problem-solving skills and ability to architect scalable solutions Excellent communication skills to bridge technical concepts with business needs Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred Technical Skills Required: Back End-Stack Development: Strong proficiency in PHP for backend development AI and Machine Learning: Open AI integration for advanced text processing and generation API Integration: Experience with advertising platforms (Meta, Twitter, Outbrain, Tik Tok, etc.) Data Management: Airtable for flexible, collaborative databases Database Management: AWS Relational Databases for structured data storage Pinecone Semantic DB for vector embeddings and similarity search Cloud Infrastructure: AWS servers for hosting and scaling applications CMS: Word Press development and customization If you're a tech polymath who thrives on end-to-end ownership of projects and is passionate about leveraging technology to drive innovation in digital media and advertising, we want to hear from you. Join us in building the future of our industry! #J-18808-Ljbffr

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