16 Lead Generation jobs in South Africa

This isn’t your average outreach gig. This is your chance to become a key part of a fast-paced digital marketing agency that’s obsessed with growth, ours and our clients’.

At No Joke Marketing, we’re serious about results (but don’t worry, we have fun getting there). We're on the hunt for someone who knows how to make first impressions count, whether it's through a cold call or a perfectly crafted email. If you’ve got hustle, confidence, and the ability to spark curiosity in strangers, keep reading.

Who We Are

No Joke Marketing is a digital agency focused on helping small and midsize businesses dominate their industries. Our team lives and breathes strategy, automation, and next-level results. And we’re growing, which is where you come in.

What You’ll Own

This isn’t a “support” role, it’s a high-impact position. You’ll be the first point of contact for many of our future clients, and your mission is to get the right people on the phone at the right time.

Here’s what success looks like:

• Research and identify potential leads across multiple verticals
  
• Execute cold outreach via email, social platforms, and phone calls to generate interest
  
• Craft engaging, personalized messages that spark conversations and drive curiosity
  
• Secure 3 - 5 high-quality appointments weekly for our sales team
  
• Track all outreach activity in our CRM with meticulous attention to detail
  
• Provide weekly insights to help us refine messaging, targeting, and approach
  

This Role Is for You If.

• You’re not afraid of cold outreach, you thrive on it
  
• You’re persuasive, clear, and confident on the phone
  
• Writing cold emails that get replies is your superpower
  
• You understand how to research and personalize at scale
  
• You’re organized, self-motivated, and thrive on hitting goals
  
• You’re comfortable using CRMs and outreach tools to stay productive and focused
  

What You’ll Get

• Flexibility: 20 hours per week, fully remote
  
• Pay: $500/month flat rate + incentives
  
• Tools & Training: Access to our playbooks, scripts, and weekly coaching to help you win
  
• Impact: You’ll play a major role in the growth of a marketing agency that’s shaking things up
  
• Community: Join a driven, no-BS team that values results, ownership, and communication
• Logistics
• Location: Remote (must be available during Eastern Time business hours)
  
• Compensation: $500/month
  
• Start Date: Within 30 days (or ASAP if you’re ready)
  

Why This Matters

This isn’t about dialing for dollars or spamming inboxes. It’s about making real connections and starting conversations that lead to long-term partnerships. If you’ve got the mindset of a hunter and the polish of a pro, this might just be your next big move.

To Apply

Drop us a quick DM or comment below with a blurb about your experience in cold outreach. Bonus points if you’ve got results to show. Let’s talk.

UPGRADE Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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UPGRADE Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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About Us

"We Help Businesses Acquire New Clients And Rapidly Grow Revenues"

About Us

"We Help Businesses Acquire New Clients And Rapidly Grow Revenues"

Job Description

About us:

We are a growing agency that helps businesses from different industries scale. Our team members are results-driven individuals who like to move fast, get the job done, and have fun doing it.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Generation Department Manager to join UPGRADE. As the Lead Generation Department Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving business growth by overseeing and optimizing our lead generation efforts. Your leadership skills, strategic thinking, and expertise in lead generation will be essential in expanding our customer base and increasing revenue.

How You Day Will Look Like

• Developing and executing a comprehensive lead generation strategy aligned with business goals.
• Ensuring in-depth knowledge of the company's products, target audience, and market trends.
• Researching and identifying suitable channels for lead generation activities.
• Qualifying and assessing lead quality to ensure alignment with the ideal customer profile.
• Building and managing lists of potential leads while maintaining a well-organized prospect database.
• Creating guides and SOPs to enhance the team's efficiency in lead generation.
• Setting clear team goals, delegating tasks, and adhering to deadlines for the internal team.
• Monitoring team performance, analyzing metrics, and reporting to the management.
• Providing coaching, motivation, and support to team members, resolving any issues or conflicts.
• Recognizing high-performing team members and encouraging a result-oriented environment.
• Organizing team-building activities to foster collaboration and team spirit.
• Ensuring effective collaboration between the Lead Generation and BDR/Sales teams.
• Managing day-to-day operations and overseeing the department's activities.
• Onboarding and training new team members to ensure a cohesive and skilled workforce.
• Collaborating with the founders and HR team on implementing improvements and nurturing the company culture.
  
  

• Availability for 8 hours per day, 5 days per week.
• Proven experience in lead generation or a similar field.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• A team player with the ability to motivate and coach team members.
• A passion for driving business growth and achieving targets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and using digital tools for lead generation.
• Possession of a fast and responsive laptop.
  
  

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
• Room for career growth and results-based pay increases
• Highly interactive, challenging work with a talented, diverse, passionate team
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Professional, "business casual" atmosphere
• Regular team events
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Marketing and Sales
• Industries Marketing Services

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This isn’t your average outreach gig. This is your chance to become a key part of a fast-paced digital marketing agency that’s obsessed with growth, ours and our clients’.

At No Joke Marketing, we’re serious about results (but don’t worry, we have fun getting there). We're on the hunt for someone who knows how to make first impressions count, whether it's through a cold call or a perfectly crafted email. If you’ve got hustle, confidence, and the ability to spark curiosity in strangers, keep reading.

Who We Are

No Joke Marketing is a digital agency focused on helping small and midsize businesses dominate their industries. Our team lives and breathes strategy, automation, and next-level results. And we’re growing, which is where you come in.

What You’ll Own

This isn’t a “support” role, it’s a high-impact position. You’ll be the first point of contact for many of our future clients, and your mission is to get the right people on the phone at the right time.

Here’s what success looks like:

• Research and identify potential leads across multiple verticals
  
• Execute cold outreach via email, social platforms, and phone calls to generate interest
  
• Craft engaging, personalized messages that spark conversations and drive curiosity
  
• Secure 3 - 5 high-quality appointments weekly for our sales team
  
• Track all outreach activity in our CRM with meticulous attention to detail
  
• Provide weekly insights to help us refine messaging, targeting, and approach
  

This Role Is for You If.

• You’re not afraid of cold outreach, you thrive on it
  
• You’re persuasive, clear, and confident on the phone
  
• Writing cold emails that get replies is your superpower
  
• You understand how to research and personalize at scale
  
• You’re organized, self-motivated, and thrive on hitting goals
  
• You’re comfortable using CRMs and outreach tools to stay productive and focused
  

What You’ll Get

• Flexibility: 20 hours per week, fully remote
  
• Pay: $500/month flat rate + incentives
  
• Tools & Training: Access to our playbooks, scripts, and weekly coaching to help you win
  
• Impact: You’ll play a major role in the growth of a marketing agency that’s shaking things up
  
• Community: Join a driven, no-BS team that values results, ownership, and communication
• Logistics
• Location: Remote (must be available during Eastern Time business hours)
  
• Compensation: $500/month
  
• Start Date: Within 30 days (or ASAP if you’re ready)
  

Why This Matters

This isn’t about dialing for dollars or spamming inboxes. It’s about making real connections and starting conversations that lead to long-term partnerships. If you’ve got the mindset of a hunter and the polish of a pro, this might just be your next big move.

To Apply

Drop us a quick DM or comment below with a blurb about your experience in cold outreach. Bonus points if you’ve got results to show. Let’s talk.

Marcus Evans , founded in 1983, is a global business intelligence and event marketing company, with 49 offices in 20+ countries.

Working across all industry sectors, our Summits division is the global market leader in its field with more than 120 summits across the world. Our events take place at the most prestigious venues in Australia, Japan, Singapore, Switzerland, France, England, and the US.

We are looking for driven, enthusiastic, and passionate professionals to join our Summits division as Lead Generation Executives. The right candidates for this role have a real talent in both research and writing and are determined to be a key part of a successful and growing team.

This is an in-person role located in our Cape Town office.

Key Responsibilities

• Identifying Decision-Makers: Research and identify individuals in senior positions (e.g., CEOs, CFOs, Directors) who align with the summit theme and objectives.
• Building Contact Lists: Utilize CRM tools, databases, and online platforms (e.g., LinkedIn) to create targeted prospect lists.
• Writing targeted outreach campaigns that will deliver high quality inbound inquiries.
• Meeting weekly and monthly goals and KPIs.
• Build and maintain the data quality of our contacts database.
• Effective collaboration with leading Sales Professionals across EMEA and North America.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree or diploma in any discipline, preferably Marketing or Business Administration.
• 1-2 years experience in email marketing, research and/or lead generation.
• Experience in creating and launching strategic marketing email campaigns.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written)
• Willingness to adapt to a performance driven culture.
• Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary 9000Rands (excl. bonuses)
• Comprehensive induction training, ongoing mentoring, and continuous on-the-job training & development.
• Promotion up the ranks is achievable with consistently high performance.
• Professional work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

WE’RE HIRING!

Sales Administration & Lead Generation Coordinator

Cape Town, Plattekloof | In-office only

Industry : Information Technology

Salary : R12,000 – R15,000 CTC (based on experience)

Start Date : ASAP

Open to : All Candidates (Caucasian / BEE)

Are you confident, outgoing, and love connecting with people?

Join a growing IT company where your efforts are valued and rewarded!

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist internal sales team & admin tasks
• Cold calling & lead generation
• Book meetings for Regional Managers
• Create marketing content (using Canva)
• Prepare quotes / respond to RFQs
• Maintain CRM & sales systems

Requirements :

• Matric Certificate
• Experience in cold calling & sales admin
• Confident communicator (not shy! )
• Fluent in Afrikaans & English
• Canva proficiency
• Reliable own transport
• IT industry experience is a plus

Why Join Us?

This is your opportunity to grow into senior sales or business development roles. We support ambition and reward results!

How to Apply:

Send your CV, salary expectations, and a copy of your ID to :

Subject line: Sales & Lead Generation Coordinator – Cape Town

If you don’t hear back in 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

2 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants

We’re growing at TalentPop App, and we’re looking for someone who’s just as excited about building meaningful connections as we are. If you have a talent for spotting the right opportunities and enjoy reaching out to people in a thoughtful, strategic way, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Find and research potential leads across platforms like LinkedIn and beyond
• Reach out to prospects with personalized, effective messaging
• Qualify leads and coordinate calls for our sales team
• Keep our CRM organized and updated
• Work closely with our marketing and sales teams to refine outreach strategies
  
  

• At least 1 year of experience in lead generation, outreach, or sales support
• Comfortable communicating with people from different backgrounds and industries
• Familiar with LinkedIn, CRM tools (like HubSpot or Salesforce), and outreach tools
• Organized, self-motivated, and able to hit goals without micromanagement
• Experience with cold email or messaging campaigns is a bonus
  
  

• A laptop or PC with at least an i5 processor (or equivalent)
• Internet connection with at least 30 Mbps download and upload speed
  
  

• 100% remote work setup — we trust you to work where you’re most comfortable
• A health stipend depending on your location
• Paid time off to help you recharge when needed
• Annual salary reviews and raises based on performance
• Growth opportunities, access to learning tools, and a team that supports you
• Flexible hours — we care more about results than rigid schedules
  
  

• Seniority level Not Applicable

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Sales and Business Development
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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2 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants

We’re growing at TalentPop App, and we’re looking for someone who’s just as excited about building meaningful connections as we are. If you have a talent for spotting the right opportunities and enjoy reaching out to people in a thoughtful, strategic way, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Find and research potential leads across platforms like LinkedIn and beyond
• Reach out to prospects with personalized, effective messaging
• Qualify leads and coordinate calls for our sales team
• Keep our CRM organized and updated
• Work closely with our marketing and sales teams to refine outreach strategies
  
  

• At least 1 year of experience in lead generation, outreach, or sales support
• Comfortable communicating with people from different backgrounds and industries
• Familiar with LinkedIn, CRM tools (like HubSpot or Salesforce), and outreach tools
• Organized, self-motivated, and able to hit goals without micromanagement
• Experience with cold email or messaging campaigns is a bonus
  
  

• A laptop or PC with at least an i5 processor (or equivalent)
• Internet connection with at least 30 Mbps download and upload speed
  
  

• 100% remote work setup — we trust you to work where you’re most comfortable
• A health stipend depending on your location
• Paid time off to help you recharge when needed
• Annual salary reviews and raises based on performance
• Growth opportunities, access to learning tools, and a team that supports you
• Flexible hours — we care more about results than rigid schedules
  
  

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Sales and Business Development
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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Job brief (Lead Generation)
We are looking for enthusiastic and easy to understand telemarketers to generate sales EOI’s or live transfers by cold calling Australian households. You will be responsible for influencing potential customers within the realm of Private Health Insurance, General Insurance, Finance, Superannuation and more.

A successful telemarketer must be friendly and persuasive. They must be able to understand the customer’s requirements in a short time and present solutions that meet their needs. The ideal candidate will also be patient and cool-tempered to deal with aggressiveness and complaints.

The ideal candidate will be able to overcome objections, answer questions, know when to close whilst maintaining professionalism and being consistently likeable. The goal is to promote business growth by expanding the company’s clientele.

Requirements and skills

• Cold calling people using a given phone directory to sell products and promote services.
• Using scripts to provide information about product features, prices, etc., and present their benefits.
• Proven experience as a telemarketer or similar sales/customer service role.
• Proven track record of successfully meeting sales quotas, preferably over the phone.
• Working knowledge of relevant computer programs (e.g., CRM software) and telephone systems.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Skilled in negotiation and dealing with complaints.
• Persistent and results-oriented.
• Patient and able to handle customer rejection.

Working hours: 01:00 am – 10:00 am (night shift), Monday – Friday.

Salary: R 40 per productive hour, shift and travel allowance provided, and incentives.

Will be office based: Newspaper House, 122 St Georges Mall, Cape Town city center, 7925, 2nd floor.

EXUS is a global technology company specializing in debt collections software for financial services and utilities. Our enterprise SaaS platform is used in over 50 countries , delivering measurable improvements in collections, compliance, and operational efficiency. With 20+ years of experience and a product recognized by Gartner as best-in-class , we combine global insight with local adaptability to empower collections teams worldwide.

Our people constitute the source of inspiration that drives us forward and help us fulfill our purpose of being role models for a better world .

This is your chance to be part of a highly motivated, diverse, and multidisciplinary team, which embraces breakthrough thinking and technology to create software that serves people. We offer a creative, fun, and above all, inspiring working environment that fosters team spirit and promotes the greater good. We are positive and eager to learn and explore. We are committed to our vision

Our shared Values:

• We are transparent and direct
• We are positive and fun, never cynical or sarcastic
• We are eager to learn and explore
• We put the greater good first
• We are frugal and we do not waste resources
• We are fanatically disciplined, we deliver on our promises
  
  

• Lead Generation: Proactively identify and generate new business opportunities through various channels, including research, networking, and outbound prospecting
• Research and Market Awareness: Conduct thorough research to identify potential clients and market segments, staying informed about industry trends and competitors
• Time Management and Persistence: Efficiently manage multiple leads simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet and exceed lead generation targets. Demonstrate resilience and persistence in pursuing leads, overcoming objections, and achieving set goals
• Goal-oriented Approach: Maintain a strong focus on achieving and exceeding lead generation targets, contributing to the overall success of the sales team
• Tech-Savvy and Tools Utilization: Proficiently use CRM software, sales automation tools, and other relevant technologies to streamline processes and enhance productivity. Utilize tools such as LinkedIn, Reply.io, HubSpot, etc., to perform outbound and inbound sales activities
• Performance Metrics: Meet and exceed monthly activity metrics of outbound calls, appointments set, and opportunities created
• Client Interaction and Relationship Building: Answer incoming calls and emails about sales questions. Research accounts to understand customer needs, perform effective follow-up, and create interest. Interact with prospective clients via phone and email. Become a trusted resource and develop superior relationships with prospects
• Collaboration and Communication: Build a strong working and communication relationship with the sales, support, and marketing teams
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively look for opportunities to improve and optimize lead management. Provide feedback to ensure continuous data integrity. Update lead and prospect interaction in HubSpot
  
  

• Reply.io
• HubSpot
• LinkedIn Sales Navigator
  
  

• 4 years of experience in B2B Sales
• Experience in outbound campaigns and/or Hubspot experience
• Knowledge of sales techniques and lead generation strategies
• Positive and energetic calling skills, excellent listening skills, and strong writing skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient with standard corporate productivity tools (email, voicemail, MS Office)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and creative environment
• Results-oriented and familiar with working with performance KPIs
• Proficiency in English is required, and proficiency in French would be highly valued
  
  

• Fully remote work setup
• Competitive salary
• Inclusive work environment & Well-being Program
• A clear induction program & a mentoring buddy to help you
• Private health insurance
• Various opportunities to develop your career across a spectrum of clients and projects in more than 50 countries
  
  

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Business Development
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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