64 Media Planning jobs in South Africa

Who are we

We are a retail business committed to building a world-class, customer-centric retail media network across both digital and physical platforms. 

Who are we looking for

We're looking for a Media Planning Manager to lead the development and optimisation of innovative media channels across our retail environment. You’ll be responsible for commercialising media inventory, collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, and driving media performance across all customer touchpoints — both in-store and online.

What you will do

                  Media channel management

• Manage the delivery, planning, and reporting of new media channels across physical and digital environments. Ensure media solutions are strategically aligned and deliver measurable outcomes.

  Innovation incubation

• Execute a comprehensive media roadmap that integrates digital and in-store experiences. Drive innovation through testing and implementation of new media formats and pilot initiatives that improve customer experience and client return on investment.

  Cross-functional coordination

• Collaborate with internal teams and third-party vendors to ensure seamless implementation and operational excellence of all media solutions.

  Market research

• Stay on top of industry trends, tools, and best practices in digital and in-store media. Conduct competitor benchmarking to inform product development and maintain a competitive edge.

  Performance optimisation

• Use commercial data, campaign results, and stakeholder feedback to continuously refine and improve media offerings across all customer touchpoints.

  Project management

• Oversee media project implementation from planning through to delivery. Ensure projects are executed on time, within budget, and to a high standard.

  Client management

• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to define KPIs, track campaign performance, and support the sales team in delivering best-in-class retail media campaigns.

What you need

• Proven experience in media product management, preferably within a retail or digital environment

• Strong commercial mindset with experience in monetising media assets

• Excellent project management and multitasking capabilities

• Solid understanding of both digital and in-store media channels and associated technologies

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• A proactive, innovative approach and solution-oriented mindset

• Passion for media, retail innovation, and delivering value to customers and client

• Media planning / buying

• Project planning

• Leadership

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Senior Manager: Integrated Media Planning

Recruiter:

Pillango Placements

Job Ref:

PTA003431/CB

Date posted:

Friday, July 11, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Are you a strategic media professional ready to make your mark in a large, fast-paced corporate environment? This hybrid role offers exposure to serious marketing, cross-channel campaigns, and ample room to grow alongside industry leaders.

POSITION INFO:

What you’ll do:

• Lead end-to-end integrated media strategies across multiple advertising channels
• Manage media buying, placement of funds, and coordination with media owners
• Apply both analytical and creative thinking to optimise campaigns for ROI
• Drive direct response and lead generation within an insurance marketing environment
• Negotiate effectively with media partners to ensure value and performance
• Collaborate with internal marketing teams and stakeholders to align with business goals
• Guide and mentor a small team (1 direct and 4 indirect reports)
  
  

• 8+ years’ experience in media strategy, planning, and execution
• A 50/50 background across digital and traditional media
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to interpret performance data
• Experience in insurance, direct marketing or lead generation preferred
• Proven negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• A relevant degree or diploma in Marketing, Media, or a related field
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Marketing and Sales
• Industries Advertising Services

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We harness the power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. We are a full service media agency, offering everything from media strategy, planning, and buying, to digital media services, negotiations, modelling, analytics, and consulting.

Responsible for implementation, tracking , measurement and buying alignment of online marketing campaigns, on time and within budget - based on campaign strategy and KPI’s .

• Ensure the effective operational management of all digital media campaign s in your portfolio .

• Effectively drive the campaign management deliverables, acting as a conduit between strategy , campaign management and creative agency’s production team.

• Be fully accountable and responsible for all digital implementation requirements.

By:

Implementation plans

• Build ing implementation plans in line with the strategic requirements and KPI’s

• Continuously m aintain and update implementation plans in line with client changes, creative changes and media optimisation changes. (Every time a plan amendment is made)

• Ensure digital media plans are aligned with the overarching lay-down s / flow plans or live planning tool (Media tool / other)

• Immediately flag discrepancies, wherever these may rise – creative, budget, timing KPI’s etc.

• Plan and load bookings using Publicis Starscape tool (training will be provided)

Campaign Management and AdOps Alignment

• Brief ing implementation plan s into PowerHub tool to execute the plans in real time (training will be provided).

• Daily m onitor ing the performance and track spend of the digital media campaigns to ensure that the campaign management teams do not over or underspend.

• Instruct implementation changes into the campaign management team, where and when required, to ensure adaptability to client needs and campaign optimisation in alignment with the strategic direction.

• Manage proof of flighting with campaign management – include the delivery of screenshots (proof of fighting) to client, copying all relevant parties within 24 hours of going live

• Suggest optimisation for better campaign performance to the team to ensure campaigns performs against agreed objectives

• Continuously strive to increase ROI on a campaign by campaign basis and maximise campaign performance

Tracking, Tagging & Taxonomy

• Ensure that tracking tags are requested timeously to ensure that the go-live date is not compromised

• Ensure QA testing happens on all campaigns

• Ensure taxonomy is implemented correctly and in line with the brand requirements

• Ensure the correct tagging is implemented

Creative Agency Alignment

• Send chase lists to the creative agencies in line with the implementation plans

• Chase the creative agencies for the delivery of creative elements for campaign management execution

• Flagging creative delays with client that affect go-live or pacing

• Ensure creative agencies are delivering best-practice creative, on time and on brief

• Pre-check all the received assets from the client/creative agency/digital agency, and communicate any irregularities or errors to the planner and strategist within 4 hours of receiving the assets

Strategy Alignment

• Align on strategy requirements and deliverables before building implementation plans

• Provide regular feedback to strategists on the ongoing performance of the campaign , in alignment with the strategy.

Post & Interim Campaign Reports

• Drive the delivery of interim and post campaign reports

• Ensure the data accuracy of reports

• Ensure correct formatting of the reports

• Ensure benchmark and all required information is included in the reports

Buying & Billing Alignment

• Collate all invoices

• Check flow-plan actualisation

• Send billing pack and revised CE’s to byer

Other Reporting

• Weekly spend tracking

• Weekly creative delivery tracker

• Weekly - Optimisation report

o Recommendations for improvement

o Key insights into the campaigns performance

o Optimisation recommendations

• Regional requests

• Input into close-out reports

Experienced cross-platform campaign management and implementation planning.

Ability with speed and accuracy.

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We are looking for a passionate and analytical Digital Media Planner to plan, implement, and manage search, display, and video advertising campaigns across Pepkor Lifestyle’s furniture and retail brands. The ideal candidate will focus on increasing marketing efficiency and return on investment (ROI), using data-driven insights and innovative digital strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated digital media plans across platforms including Google Ads, Meta (Facebook/Instagram), YouTube, and programmatic platforms.
• Conduct in-depth keyword, trend, and competitor research to inform campaign targeting and messaging.
• Collaborate with content and design teams to create or review campaign content and ensure timely deployment across platforms.
• Monitor and analyse campaign performance using tools like Google Analytics and Ads Manager, providing regular performance reports with insights and strategic recommendations.
• Continuously optimize campaign targeting, creative, and delivery based on performance data and customer engagement metrics.
• Maintain high standards of customer-centric communication in messaging and interactions.
• Manage budgets effectively to ensure maximum ROAS and alignment with business objectives.
• Liaise with external partners, agencies, and vendors to keep campaigns on track and up to date with best practices.
  
  

• Grade 12 (Matric) and a relevant degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications, or Digital Media.
• Valid Google Partner Certifications in Search, Display, Video, Mobile, and Shopping (required).
• Google Analytics Individual Qualification (GAIQ) preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in digital media planning or SEM management, preferably within a retail, furniture, or e-commerce environment.
• Strong experience in media buying, copywriting, campaign reporting, and data interpretation.
• Familiarity with ad-serving platforms such as Sizmek, DoubleClick, or Meedee8.
• Experience working in CMS and e-commerce platforms like Magento is advantageous.
  
  

• Strong business acumen and understanding of the retail customer journey.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled in planning, prioritisation, and time management.
• Strong analytical and numerical reasoning abilities.
• Assertive, proactive, and highly detail-oriented.
• Demonstrates resilience and energy in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong team player with a customer-first mindset.
  
  

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Marketing and Sales
• Industries Retail

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Je houdt je onder andere bezig met creatieve videocampagnes op YouTube, Display campagnes op websites zoals NU.nl, Spotify audio campagnes en zelfs Digital Out Of Home campagnes op billboards op stations/steden/langs de snelweg!

In een super leuk en ervaren advertising team dagen we elkaar dagelijks uit om de lat weer wat hoger te leggen. Zo blijven we de beste prestaties leveren en zetten we de meest innovatieve oplossingen in.

Wat je gaat doen

Je kan voor jouw klanten de perfecte Digital Media Buyer strategieën bedenken, uitvoeren en borgen;.

Je kan de kwaliteit en het onderhoud van (grote) mediacampagnes bewaken;.

Je maakt klantvragen helder en vertaalt deze door naar concrete acties;.

Je optimaliseert strategieën en werkt mee aan meerdere campagnes van verschillende (grote) accounts;.

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Je daagt jezelf en het team uit om de lat continue hoger te leggen.

Voel je meteen thuis in ons team. Je toekomstige collega’s geven je graag een inkijk hoe het er bij Springbok aan toegaat.

Bram : "Zelf ben ik al ruim 9 jaar werkzaam voor Springbok en dat zegt eigenlijk al genoeg. Dagelijks houd ik me bezig met het bedenken en inrichten van de DDigital Media Buyer strategie voor een super divers pakket aan klanten, zowel binnen B2B als B2C. Je krijgt bij Springbok het vertrouwen en de vrijheid om samen met jouw klanten constructief te bouwen aan verdere groei en schakelt als specialist met verschillende interne en externe stakeholders. Ook op creatief vlak ben je een belangrijke schakel tussen concept en uiteindelijke doorvertaling richting het online eindproduct en bijbehorende media inkoop. Het voelt écht als je eigen bedrijfje waar je dagelijks graag voor opstaat. Bij Springbok krijg je de mogelijkheid je eigen groeipad vorm te geven. Betekent dit voor jou dat je graag multidisciplinair inzetbaar bent? Dan kan dat! Zo houd ik me bezig met zowel Digital Media Buyer als Social advertising".

Eline : “Ik ben nu bijna twee jaar werkzaam bij Springbok en ik heb veel mogelijkheden gekregen mezelf te ontwikkelen. Zowel op hard-skill als op soft-skill gebied. Je leert veel “on the job” maar er worden ook geregeld kennissessies georganiseerd. Daarnaast helpt jouw eigen ontwikkelplan je bij jouw leerdoelen. Je krijgt bij Springbok ook de mogelijkheid om diverse evenementen bij te wonen. In mijn 1e jaar ben ik al op een event van YouTube, Channable & Google geweest!”.

Kim : “Met honderden vakidioten om je heen, verdeeld over allerlei expertises is geen dag hetzelfde. Iedereen is heel erg behulpzaam en het harde werk wordt vaak beloond in de vorm van viermomenten, feesten of uitjes met het gehele team. Springbok is de ideale cocktail van werk & plezier en wat mij betreft het beste online marketingbureau van Nederland. Zoals George Clooney zou zeggen: “What else.” ;-)”.

Je hebt minimaal 3-4 jaar relevante werkervaring.

Alle ins en outs weten én kunnen toepassen van display advertising kanalen zoals Google Marketing Platform, YouTube, Digital Out Of Home, Seamless Advertising etc.;

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Automatisering. Als Digital Media Buyer wil je eigenlijk niets meer handmatig doen. Door de data te koppelen aan jouw campagnes haal jij betere resultaten.

Proactiviteit. Jezelf, klanten en het advertising team blijven uitdagen & verrassen met nieuwe ideeën;

Communicatieve vaardigheden. Met klanten, partners en collega's helder kunnen communiceren waardoor er geen onduidelijkheden ontstaan. Je kunt goed luisteren, samenvatten en anticiperen;

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Samenwerken. Samen met anderen de activiteiten richten op een gemeenschappelijk doel.

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Ontwikkel jezelf verder bij onze Springbok academy. Je haalt bij ons hard -en softskills certificeringen en we gaan graag met je in gesprek over jouw ambities op de lange(re) termijn. Daarnaast mag je 10% van je werktijd aan je eigen ontwikkeling spenderen.

Een keuze uit een dienstverband van 32, 36 of 40 uur per week. Daarnaast kan je er 28 dagen per jaar (op basis van 40 uur) lekker tussenuit en er is een goede balans tussen thuis werken, op kantoor of bijvoorbeeld in de Spaanse zon.

We voorzien je van een telefoon en laptop naar keuze! Gebruik je liever je eigen nummer en telefoon? Dan krijg je een netto vergoeding van €30,00 per maand.

Hoe jij naar kantoor komt (OV of auto), dat bepaal je helemaal zelf: ook een E-bike behoort tot de mogelijkheden!

We hebben een pensioenregeling via Nationale Nederlanden en je kunt tot 40% goedkoper sporten via onze bedrijfsfitnessregeling.

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Jaarlijks organiseert de Springbok feest & sportcommissie leuke activiteiten als: padeltoernooien, wijn -en bierproeverijen, uitjes inclusief overnachting, bordspel avonden en nog veel meer!

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Springbok is een digitaal & creatief bureau voor positieve groei, met 5 kantoren verspreid over Nederland en België. Samen met ambitieuze merken creëren we duurzame groei die goed is voor de planeet, geweldig voor de mens en uitstekend voor bedrijven. En dat doen we met een team van meer dan 400 getalenteerde strategen, dataspecialisten, tech-fanaten en creatieven. Ons bureau werkt voor een groeiend aantal nationale en internationale merken zoals Rituals, Odido, Harman, Jumbo, Renault en Vattenfall.

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About The Role

We’re not just another agency, and this isn’t just another job. At Anything is Possible, we’re building something extraordinary — a movement called Possiblism. It’s about challenging norms, taking bold action, and proving that anything is possible.

We’re now looking for a Digital Media Manager to help us deliver high-performance campaigns across paid media channels. If you thrive on getting into the detail, activating, managing, and optimising campaigns, and seeing real results from your work — this could be your next big move.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Make a Tangible Impact: Work on campaigns that don’t just win awards but drive performance and inspire real change

Tech-Forward Environment: Use the latest tools, automation platforms, and emerging tech — we don’t follow trends, we lead them

Freedom to Grow: Access to world-class training, ongoing mentorship, and self-development funding for life

Collaborative by Design: Work alongside smart, kind people across media, creative, and tech

Work Your Way: Flexible hours, generous holidays, and great benefits — because your best work happens when work and life are in balance

What You’ll Do

Own day-to-day campaign activation across paid search, shopping, paid social, video, and display

Build and optimise campaigns in Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn, and other major platforms

Monitor performance, analyse data, and report on KPIs with clarity and insight

Test and implement automation tools (e.g., Google Scripts, Python-based tools) to improve efficiency

Collaborate closely with account leads, creative teams, and tech to bring campaigns to life

Provide proactive insights and recommendations to improve campaign results

Stay curious and contribute to the team’s knowledge-sharing culture

What You’ll Bring

3+ years of hands-on experience managing digital campaigns in an agency environment

Strong working knowledge of Google Ads, Meta Business Manager, and other major platforms

Solid understanding of bid strategies, audience targeting, budget pacing, and campaign setup

Comfortable using tools like Google Analytics, Looker Studio, or similar for reporting

Google certifications a plus (but not essential)

Strong attention to detail and a results-driven mindset

A curious and collaborative attitude

Who You Are

You’re someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys getting into the nuts and bolts of campaign execution. You’re proactive, analytical, and love seeing performance improve because of something you implemented. You enjoy working with others but aren’t afraid to take initiative and own your work. You’re always looking to learn, experiment, and improve.

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• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Marketing
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Agency : Havas Media South Africa

Job Description Summary : The Media Development Expert is responsible for developing and deploying best practices for media experiences specifically for global clients.

The role sits between Strategy and Activation and is the point where Strategy is translated into Media Experiences for global clients.

Job Description :

Mission & Responsibilities

• Contribute to champion Havas unique approach for global clients to ‘media planning +’ in the form of Mx – emphasizing media experience versus media planning which includes connection, context, and content.
• Be instrumental in the Mx excellence and design optimal Mx guidelines for global clients across Havas countries.
• Work closely with data and strategy communities as well as client leadership and specialists’ teams.
• Build relationships with creative/content stakeholders and key media owners to ensure optimized and innovative Mx recommendations for our global clients.
• Ensure optimal Mx delivery for global clients in the countries in liaise with relevant internal specialist teams and make sure processes are respected for local implementation.
• Ensure audience planning and data integration from Mx brief to Mx measurement.
• Ensure quality control on plan recommendation against Mx delivery.
• Provide insightful post campaign optimization.
• Contribute to the client satisfaction.

Previous Experience & Industry Background

• 8+ years professional experience in strategic planning.
• Media, Brand.

Qualifications & Languages:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, or Advertising.
• Languages: English (Intermediate).

Soft skills & Competencies

• Managing execution.
• Being authentic and open.
• Being flexible and adaptable.
• Media and media planning.
• Mx Expert (Connection, Context, Content).
• Omnichannel.
• Strong knowledge of partners and suppliers (Media/Tech/Data/Content).
• Advanced Programmatic.
• OSEP.

Technical Skills

• Media planning tools.
• Advertising technologies.
• Business intelligence software (i.e. Tableau, Datorama).
• Office software.

Contract Type: Permanent

Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability, and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.

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Agency :

Job Description Summary :

The Media Development Expert is responsible for developing and deploying best practices for media experiences specifically for global clients.

The role sits between Strategy and Activation and is the point where Strategy is translated into Media Experiences for global clients.

Job Description :

Mission & Responsibilities

1. Contribute to champion Havas' unique approach for global clients to ‘media planning +’ in the form of Mx – emphasizing media experience versus media planning, which includes connection, context, and content.
2. Be instrumental in Mx excellence and design optimal Mx guidelines for global clients across Havas countries.
3. Work closely with data and strategy communities, client leadership, and specialist teams.
4. Build relationships with creative/content stakeholders and key media owners to ensure optimized and innovative Mx recommendations for our global clients.
5. Ensure optimal Mx delivery for global clients in various countries, liaising with relevant internal specialist teams and ensuring processes are followed for local implementation.
6. Ensure audience planning and data integration from Mx brief to Mx measurement.
7. Maintain quality control on plan recommendations against Mx delivery.
8. Provide insightful post-campaign optimization.
9. Contribute to client satisfaction.

Previous Experience & Industry Background

• 8+ years of professional experience in strategic planning.
• Experience in media and branding.

Qualifications & Languages:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, or Advertising.
• Languages: English (Intermediate).

Soft skills & Competencies

• Managing execution.
• Being authentic and open.
• Being flexible and adaptable.
• Expertise in media and media planning.
• Mx Expert (Connection, Context, Content).
• Omnichannel approach.
• Strong knowledge of partners and suppliers (Media / Tech / Data / Content).
• Advanced Programmatic skills.
• OSEP knowledge.

Technical skills

• Media planning tools.
• Advertising technologies.
• Business intelligence software (e.g., Tableau, Datorama).
• Office software.

Contract Type : Permanent

Note : We are committed to equal opportunities and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We welcome applicants regardless of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability, or other factors unrelated to job performance.

We harness the power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. We are a full service media agency, offering everything from media strategy, planning, and buying, to digital media services, negotiations, modelling, analytics, and consulting.

Responsible for implementation, tracking , measurement and buying alignment of online marketing campaigns, on time and within budget - based on campaign strategy and KPI’s .

• Ensure the effective operational management of all digital media campaign s in your portfolio .

• Effectively drive the campaign management deliverables, acting as a conduit between strategy , campaign management and creative agency’s production team.

• Be fully accountable and responsible for all digital implementation requirements.

By:

Implementation plans

• Build ing implementation plans in line with the strategic requirements and KPI’s

• Continuously m aintain and update implementation plans in line with client changes, creative changes and media optimisation changes. (Every time a plan amendment is made)

• Ensure digital media plans are aligned with the overarching lay-down s / flow plans or live planning tool (Media tool / other)

• Immediately flag discrepancies, wherever these may rise – creative, budget, timing KPI’s etc.

• Plan and load bookings using Publicis Starscape tool (training will be provided)

Campaign Management and AdOps Alignment

• Brief ing implementation plan s into PowerHub tool to execute the plans in real time (training will be provided).

• Daily m onitor ing the performance and track spend of the digital media campaigns to ensure that the campaign management teams do not over or underspend.

• Instruct implementation changes into the campaign management team, where and when required, to ensure adaptability to client needs and campaign optimisation in alignment with the strategic direction.

• Manage proof of flighting with campaign management – include the delivery of screenshots (proof of fighting) to client, copying all relevant parties within 24 hours of going live

• Suggest optimisation for better campaign performance to the team to ensure campaigns performs against agreed objectives

• Continuously strive to increase ROI on a campaign by campaign basis and maximise campaign performance

Tracking, Tagging & Taxonomy

• Ensure that tracking tags are requested timeously to ensure that the go-live date is not compromised

• Ensure QA testing happens on all campaigns

• Ensure taxonomy is implemented correctly and in line with the brand requirements

• Ensure the correct tagging is implemented

Creative Agency Alignment

• Send chase lists to the creative agencies in line with the implementation plans

• Chase the creative agencies for the delivery of creative elements for campaign management execution

• Flagging creative delays with client that affect go-live or pacing

• Ensure creative agencies are delivering best-practice creative, on time and on brief

• Pre-check all the received assets from the client/creative agency/digital agency, and communicate any irregularities or errors to the planner and strategist within 4 hours of receiving the assets

Strategy Alignment

• Align on strategy requirements and deliverables before building implementation plans

• Provide regular feedback to strategists on the ongoing performance of the campaign , in alignment with the strategy.

Post & Interim Campaign Reports

• Drive the delivery of interim and post campaign reports

• Ensure the data accuracy of reports

• Ensure correct formatting of the reports

• Ensure benchmark and all required information is included in the reports

Buying & Billing Alignment

• Collate all invoices

• Check flow-plan actualisation

• Send billing pack and revised CE’s to byer

Other Reporting

• Weekly spend tracking

• Weekly creative delivery tracker

• Weekly - Optimisation report

o Recommendations for improvement

o Key insights into the campaigns performance

o Optimisation recommendations

• Regional requests

• Input into close-out reports

Experienced cross-platform campaign management and implementation planning.

Ability with speed and accuracy.