50 Media Relations jobs in South Africa

At AKQA, we blend the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products, and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination and deliver impressive returns for our clients.

AKQA Johannesburg are looking for a Senior Media Specialistto join our growing team, working a late-shift schedule (2 PM - 10 PM SAST). This senior role is designed to strengthen our global coverage and better align with international client time zones. As a key strategic partner in performance marketing, you’ll support client engagements, lead campaign execution, and ensure seamless delivery across multiple paid media channels.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Partner closely with the Media Director to support and grow global client relationships.


• Lead or support client calls scheduled during later South African hours.


• Represent the team in cross-regional meetings with AKQA studios and global clients.


• Develop and oversee end-to-end performance marketing strategies across Google Ads, Meta, Programmatic, and other paid media platforms.


• Lead media planning, forecasting, execution, and optimization of campaigns to deliver measurable results.


• Analyze and report on campaign performance, translating insights into actionable recommendations.


• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment across creative, media, and strategy.


• Define and track performance KPIs, ensuring ongoing optimization and achievement of client goals.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Demonstrated success in planning, executing, and optimizing performance marketing campaigns.


• Deep understanding of paid media platforms, bidding strategies, and digital marketing trends.


• Skilled in using analytics tools to evaluate performance and guide strategic decisions.


• Strong project management abilities with proven success in managing cross-functional collaboration.


• Excellent communication and client-facing skills; able to lead discussions and present strategies confidently.


• Experience working with global clients and accommodating international time zones is a plus.

Explore our extensive range of benefitshere.

We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

Norman Goodfellows are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Social Media Specialist with proven agency experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing social media strategies for a diverse portfolio of clients. This role requires a blend of creative content creation, data-driven analysis, community management, and a deep understanding of paid social media campaigns. The specialist will work collaboratively with internal creative, strategy, and account teams to deliver measurable results that align with client goals.

Being a part of Norman Goodfellows is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. Since 1976, Norman Goodfellows has grown in distribution and operates nationally with 7 retail stores spread across JHB, DBN and CT and 1 convenience store located in CT. Join our team and let’s do great work.

Key Responsibilities :

Strategy and Planning :

• Develop and execute comprehensive social media strategies aligned with marketing objectives and brand guidelines
• Conduct audience research, competitive analysis, and social listening to inform content and campaign planning
• Create and manage detailed content calendars, including scheduling posts across various platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X).
• Stay up to date with the latest social media trends, platform updates, and best practices to ensure client strategies remain innovative and effective.

Content Creation and Management :

Community Management and Engagement :

Analytics and Reporting :

Requirements

Benefits

Competitive Remuneration package

Provident fund

Group life and disability

Growth opportunities

Norman Goodfellows are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Social Media Specialist with proven agency experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing social media strategies for a diverse portfolio of clients. This role requires a blend of creative content creation, data-driven analysis, community management, and a deep understanding of paid social media campaigns. The specialist will work collaboratively with internal creative, strategy, and account teams to deliver measurable results that align with client goals.

Being a part of Norman Goodfellows is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. Since 1976, Norman Goodfellows has grown in distribution and operates nationally with 7 retail stores spread across JHB, DBN and CT and 1 convenience store located in CT. Join our team and let’s do great work.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy and Planning:

• Develop and execute comprehensive social media strategies aligned with marketing objectives and brand guidelines
  
• Conduct audience research, competitive analysis, and social listening to inform content and campaign planning
  
• Create and manage detailed content calendars, including scheduling posts across various platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X).
  
• Stay up to date with the latest social media trends, platform updates, and best practices to ensure client strategies remain innovative and effective.
  
  

Content Creation and Management:

• Produce and curate engaging, high-quality content, including compelling copy, visuals, and video concepts.
  
• Collaborate with the creative team to develop and direct visually striking assets that are optimised for each platform.
  
• Ensure all content maintains a consistent brand voice and tone for the group.
  
• Oversee and manage user-generated content (UGC) and influencer partnerships.
  
• Manage the CEO’s personal social media account (IG) and upload of content.
  

Community Management and Engagement:

• Actively monitor and engage with online communities, responding to comments, messages, and inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
  
• Foster positive relationships with followers, influencers, and brand advocates.
  
• Identify and escalate potential issues or crises to the appropriate internal teams.
  

Analytics and Reporting:

• Track, analyse, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as reach, engagement, conversions, and traffic.
  
• Use social media analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Insights, Sprout Social) to measure campaign success.
  
• Prepare and present detailed monthly reports, providing actionable insights and recommendations for future strategies.
  

• 4 years of experience in a social media role, with at least 3 years in a digital marketing or advertising agency setting.
  
• Matric and relevant bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Marketing, Communications, Digital Marketing, or a related field.
  
• Proven proficiency with social media platforms and their respective management and analytics tools.
  
• Hands-on experience with social media scheduling tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout Social).
  
• Familiarity with content creation tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
  
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate it into strategic insights.
  
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  

An exciting opportunity exists for a Social Media Specialist to join the Mukuru team in Cape Town

The main purpose of this role is to provide specialist support and management of Mukuru social media platforms.

The Social Media Specialist reports directly to the Digital Marketing Manager. This role is responsible for the creation of content strategies and efficient execution and management of multiple social media pages.

This is a great opportunity to work in a purpose-driven and fast-paced organisation and make an impact to enhance engagement on our social media platforms with the aim to expand our customer base.

Internal Liaison takes place with all internal departments. External liaison takes place with customers through social media.

Duties and Responsibilities (Includes but is not limited to):

• Initiate and execute on creative content strategies that align with the Mukuru brand
• Copywriting of all social media posts according to the brand guidelines
• Conduct market research analysis to identify trends, real-time search and news media activity, popular social media topics, electronic commerce trends, market opportunities, or competitor performance.
• Assist in the development of social media transaction or security policies.
• Keep abreast of government regulations and emerging web technology to ensure regulatory compliance by reviewing current policies and SOPs, engaging with colleagues, participating in educational programs, attending meetings or workshops, or participating in professional organisations and conferences.
• Input into improving and developing the digital marketing function through social platforms
• Collaborate with other marketing staff to integrate and complement marketing strategies across multiple social media platforms.
• Participate in the development and implementation of online marketing strategy with overall responsibility for social media implementation.
• Improve social media platforms activities through ongoing analysis, experimentation, or optimization tests, using different approved methods.
• Conduct online marketing initiatives, such as paid ad placement, affiliate programs, sponsorship programs, email promotions, or viral marketing campaigns on social media
• Identify appropriate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and report key metrics from social media platform activities or initiatives.
• Ensure positive social media sentiment and provide recommendations to improve/ tweak when necessary.
• Responsible for setting up or optimising analytics tools for tracking visitors' behaviours
• Collect and analyse web metrics, such as visits, time on site, page views per visit, transaction volume and revenue, traffic mix, click-through rates, conversion rates, cost per acquisition, or cost per click.
• Manage tracking and reporting of social media activities on all platforms to provide analyses and insights to key stakeholders.
• Conduct financial modelling, tracking and reporting for online marketing programs or web site revenue forecasting.
• Execute digital competitions (planning, design, sign off and execution)
• Evaluate new emerging media or technologies and make recommendations for their application within Internet marketing and social media marketing campaigns.
• Identify, evaluate, and propose procurement of hardware or software for implementing social media marketing initiatives and campaigns.
• Propose online or social media channel campaigns to marketing leaders.
• Collaborate with web, IT, service providers, and graphic design staff to create multimedia social media content that conforms to brand and company visual format.
• Contribute to the identification and development of commercial or technical specifications, such as usability, pricing, checkout, or data security, to promote transactional internet-enabled functionality and inform social media marketing tactics.
• Execute and manage social media campaigns or promotional strategies with sales, operations, and other key stakeholders
• Assist in the evaluation and negotiation of contracts with vendors or online partners.
• Attend monthly KPI discussion with Digital Marketing Manager
• Attend bi-annual monthly performance meeting with Digital Marketing Manager
• Maintain knowledge of current digital marketing methodology and practices
• Keep abreast of remittance developments within the money transfer service industry
• Keep abreast of new product/partner launches

Key Requirements:

• Grade 12 or Equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma
• Social Media and Digital Marketing courses
• Minimum 5 years Digital Marketing Experience
• Minimum 5 years Social Media Platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok)
• Minimum 3 years (advantageous not necessity) Fintech and/or Financial Services experience
• Knowledge of Social Media Platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok
• Knowledge of marketing & communication processes
• Knowledge of content creation (video and static)
• Knowledge of websites

Additional Skills:

• Presentation skills
• Verbal and written communications skills
• Organisational & administrative skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Detail Oriented
• Analytical skills
• Computer skills

I am sure you are reading this job description and meet majority of the criteria BUT you may also still not be 100% comfortable in applying. We believe that there is a place for everyone under the Mukuru sun and we want YOU to contribute to our diverse tapestry of talent. So come on, take a leap of faith, and send your application if you meet majority of our requirements. Remember to include a snippet of how you will bring value and help us build a future of success that will help us determine where and how you may best be suited” Maybe you are just the future Mukurian we need!

Should you be appointed in a remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a ‘work-like’ environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.

If you do not receive any response after two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY’S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PLANS

Lead and enhance Ford's social media presence, targeting brand favourability and sales lead generation. Develop and implement a strategic social media plan to meet key marketing goals. Create engaging content, oversee campaigns, and analyze data to ensure Ford SA's vibrant online image. Work with internal teams and external agencies for cohesive social media content. Use creative, analytical, and communication skills, fueled by a passion for social media, to engage Ford enthusiasts and potential customers, building a community of brand advocates and steering discussions about our products.

1. Develop and implement a social media strategy aligned with Ford South Africa's marketing goals.
2. Create engaging content for various social media platforms to foster audience engagement and community growth.
3. Monitor social media channels for industry trends, customer feedback, and direct mentions of the Ford brand.
4. Collaborate within Marketing and with other internal skill teams to create cohesive messaging across all platforms.
5. Manage social media campaigns, budgeting, and analytics to maximize ROI.
6. Devise agile tactical executions based on trending topics that would positively influence brand favourable opinion and consideration.
7. Identify threats and opportunities in user generated content on social platforms relevant to Ford, including audience profiling, topical conversations, or questions.
8. Support all product launches, marketing events, and sponsorships by creating awareness and engagement content on our social channels.

1. Ensure brand consistency in voice, messaging, and aesthetics across all digital content and social media posts.
2. Provide regular reports on social media performance, insights, and growth opportunities.
3. Manage the agency-based community managers, customer relations centre (CRC) agents, and public relations (PR) team to respond promptly and diplomatically to customer inquiries and comments on social media platforms.

1. Work closely within the Marketing team to align social media strategies with overall marketing campaigns and objectives.
2. Liaise with external agencies and partners as required, to develop and implement social media initiatives.

1. Qualification in Marketing Communications or related field
2. 3+ years of experience in social media management, preferably in the automotive or a related industry.
3. Proven track record of creating and implementing social media campaigns across multiple platforms.
4. Familiarity with CRM software and customer service platforms would be advantageous. Valid South African driver's licence and willingness to travel to after-hours marketing events to represent the brand.

1. Proficiency in social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok)
2. Strong understanding of digital marketing principles and SEO strategies.
3. Ability to analyze data and provide insights using analytics tools.
4. Solid understanding of how each social media platform works and how to optimize content for engagement on each of the respective platforms.

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to work cross-functionally and with regional social team.
2. Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
3. Strong organizational and project management skills.

1. Adaptability to rapidly changing environments and trends.
2. Passion for the automotive industry and the Ford brand.
3. Team player with the ability to work independently.
4. Curious and meticulously detail-oriented.

1. Proficiency in English.
2. Additional South African languages (e.g., Zulu, Afrikaans) would be a benefit.

Our client is a modern, data-driven performance marketing consultancy that helps fast-growing brands in the UK, US, and South Africa scale through best-in-class paid media strategies. They work with ambitious clients across e-commerce, SaaS, and service-based industries, delivering measurable results. The team is lean, agile, and values independent thinkers who take full ownership of their work while delivering excellence.

We are hiring a highly capable Paid Media Specialist with hands-on experience in both Google Ads and Meta Ads. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of South African agency experience and a strong track record managing international campaigns (US, UK, and SA clients). This is a client-facing, remote role suited to someone confident, accountable, and fluent in performance marketing delivery.

Plan, execute, optimize, and report on paid media campaigns across Google and Meta platforms

Own end-to-end account management including strategy development, execution, and client reporting

Run keyword and audience research, A/B testing, and performance optimizations

Deliver actionable insights to clients using reporting tools and dashboards

Maintain campaign health, tracking, and delivery against client KPIs

2-3 years of experience at a South African digital agency

Proven expertise in both Google Ads (Search, Display, YouTube) and Meta Ads (Facebook & Instagram)

Experience managing clients in the US, UK, and SA markets

Excellent verbal and written English

Presentable and confident in managing client relationships independently

Skilled in data interpretation and using metrics to inform performance decisions

Familiarity with Looker Studio, Google Tag Manager, and Meta Events Manager

Exposure to e-commerce, SaaS, or lead generation campaigns

Strong sense of ownership and ability to work autonomously across multiple accounts

Ignite Visibility is seeking an experienced and talented Paid Media Specialist to join our team.

A successful Paid Media Specialist will have hands-on experience in paid media strategy and platform implementation to effectively manage and execute paid search and display campaigns on Google, Bing, and other platforms. The individual will manage account setup, implementation, strategy, daily optimization, and budgeting while collaborating with the SEO, Content, and Account Management teams to maximize client ROI. Experience with franchise or multi-location businesses is highly desirable.

• Be a strategic partner for our clients
• Initial campaign setup: including keyword research, ad copy, and conversion tracking
• Execute tests, analyze data, and identify trends to maximize ROI in paid search, display, and social media campaigns
• Track, report, and analyze website analytics and campaigns
• Manage campaign expenses: optimization, budgeting, estimating costs, and reconciling discrepancies
• Consult on landing page best practices and copy adjustments to improve engagement and conversions
• Perform ongoing keyword discovery, expansion, and optimization
• Research and analyze competitor advertising
• Meet or exceed project deadlines and budgeted hours . Communicate proactively if deadlines or budgets are at risk
• Maintain detailed project status and next steps reports
• Assist in developing internal systems and protocols
• Communicate effectively with all project parties
• Continuously learn and stay updated on industry trends
• Support sales team with presentations and proposals
• Perform other duties as assigned

• 4+ years in paid media strategy and implementation, especially Google Ads
• Google Ads certification
• Experience with Google Analytics, Tag Manager, Search Console, and UA4
• Managing $20k+ monthly client campaigns
• Proven success with lead generation, eCommerce, and enterprise accounts
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets (pivot tables, V-lookups)
• Experience with Data Studio or similar visualization tools
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communication, Advertising, Marketing, or related field
• Strong presentation, communication, and customer service skills
• Attention to detail and action-oriented mindset

Publicis is a global leading full-service digital, shopper, data and media agency, delivering best-in-class strategy, creative, and technology as part of a Global network. We work with some of the country’s leading brands. We are experts in the full range of digital disciplines including web, mobile, social, Google, CRM and data.

The agency is young, dynamic and growing rapidly and we are constantly looking for great digital professionals who really want to make a major impact on the digital landscape.

We are seeking an experienced digital Paid Media Specialist to drive innovative and highly effective digital marketing executions for our clients.

Devise and implement PPC strategies across a number of assigned client accounts and manage the campaigns in accordance with these strategies.

Manage the day-to-day activities of these accounts including technical changes, analyzing and drawing insight from third-party analytics data and implementing innovative management techniques to maximize campaign performance.

Develop a strong understanding of the products, competition, industry, marketing goals and objectives of each of your clients.

Confidence to manage agency relationships with client service and drive increased performance.

• Keep up to date with paid search advertising trends, techniques and industry related software.
• Conduct detailed competitor research.
• Conduct extensive keyword research, analyze and test keyword performance across multiple channels with multiple campaigns.
• Set up and run paid search campaigns including writing adverts, bid management, advert placement and ongoing optimization across various channels.
• Utilize bid management tools and data modeling to maximize the effectiveness of PPC campaigns.
• Monitor keyword bids and daily/monthly budget caps.
• Report on quality scores, impressions, click-through rates and other account metrics.
• Collaborate with agency team to ensure all activity is complementary.
• Conduct A/B testing to improve landing pages, ad copy, keywords, bids.
• Optimize campaigns to improve client ROI.
• Create audiences and target them appropriately in relevant campaigns.
• Identify macro and micro conversions and create conversion tracking for those areas.
• Create campaigns on Search, GDN and YouTube.
• Monitor campaign results, analyze key metrics, optimize click-through and conversion rates and create and review daily, weekly, monthly reports for clients.
• Build relationships with external representatives from Google, Facebook, etc.
• Provide recommendations on strategy execution, keyword opportunities, campaign structuring and other facets of paid search in accordance with client goals.
• Participate in client monthly status meetings.

• 4 years’ experience in a Search environment / Search Campaign Manager.
• Experience in managing big budget campaigns R1M+ a month.
• Strong grasp of numbers – analytically minded.
• Performance driven / focused.
• Ability to identify issues and problems, generate solutions and choose appropriate alternatives.
• Ability to write comprehensive insights.
• Time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• A keen eye for detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• The ability to work well in a team as well as independently and responsibly.
• A passion for the online industry.
• A true paid search enthusiast!
• Comfortable with data analysis and particularly strong on Excel.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Certified in Google Ads – including Search, display, video, Google Shopping & Mobile.
• Certified in Google Analytics.
• GMP (Willing to up skill).
• Google Tag Manager (Willing to up skill).
• Google data studio reporting design.

MINDSET

• A can-do, will-do, win-win attitude.
• First class organisational and people skills.
• Innovative and ground breaking ideas to help grow the clients business.
• Avid learner.
• Energetic.
• Self-starting.
• Team player.
• Confident.
• Well presented.
• Progressive.
• Forward thinking.
• Adaptable.
• Technology savvy.
• Willing to challenge the status quo and be an industry leader.

At AKQA, we blend the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products, and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination and deliver impressive returns for our clients.

AKQA Johannesburg are looking for a Senior Media Specialistto join our growing team, working a late-shift schedule (2 PM - 10 PM SAST). This senior role is designed to strengthen our global coverage and better align with international client time zones. As a key strategic partner in performance marketing, you’ll support client engagements, lead campaign execution, and ensure seamless delivery across multiple paid media channels.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Partner closely with the Media Director to support and grow global client relationships.


• Lead or support client calls scheduled during later South African hours.


• Represent the team in cross-regional meetings with AKQA studios and global clients.


• Develop and oversee end-to-end performance marketing strategies across Google Ads, Meta, Programmatic, and other paid media platforms.


• Lead media planning, forecasting, execution, and optimization of campaigns to deliver measurable results.


• Analyze and report on campaign performance, translating insights into actionable recommendations.


• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment across creative, media, and strategy.


• Define and track performance KPIs, ensuring ongoing optimization and achievement of client goals.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Demonstrated success in planning, executing, and optimizing performance marketing campaigns.


• Deep understanding of paid media platforms, bidding strategies, and digital marketing trends.


• Skilled in using analytics tools to evaluate performance and guide strategic decisions.


• Strong project management abilities with proven success in managing cross-functional collaboration.


• Excellent communication and client-facing skills; able to lead discussions and present strategies confidently.


• Experience working with global clients and accommodating international time zones is a plus.

Explore our extensive range of benefitshere.

We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.