10 Paid Advertising jobs in South Africa

Paid Advertising Specialist

R30000 - R45000 Y Click Marketing

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Click Marketing is a Veteran-owned digital marketing agency based in the UK. Recognised as one of the UK's fastest-growing digital marketing agencies, we work primarily with start-ups and small to medium-sized businesses. Our team combines expertise, creativity, and the latest tools to deliver measurable results online.

We are also proud to support the Military and Veteran community by offering discounted services. From planning and branding to web development, SEO, and paid advertising, we craft tailored digital strategies that align with each client's brand and business goals.

Role Description

We are looking for a motivated
Paid Social Media & Google Advertising Specialist
to join our team on a contract basis. This is a fully remote role.

You will be responsible for planning, managing, and optimising paid advertising campaigns across social media and Google Ads. You will monitor performance through analytics, produce clear and actionable reports, and adjust campaigns to deliver the best possible return on investment.

Day-to-day, you will:

  • Create, manage, and optimise paid campaigns across Google and social media platforms.
  • Analyse data and provide insights to improve performance.
  • Prepare regular reports on campaign results and recommendations.
  • Collaborate with our wider team to ensure advertising efforts align with overall marketing strategies.
  • Stay up to date with industry trends, tools, and best practices in paid media.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in
    managing paid social media and Google Ads campaigns
    .
  • Strong understanding of
    digital marketing and web analytics
    .
  • Proficiency with platforms such as Google Ads Manager, Facebook Ads Manager, and other marketing tools.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and reporting abilities.
  • Ability to work independently, remotely, and to deadlines.
  • A proactive and results-driven mindset.
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Head of Paid Advertising

R900000 - R1200000 Y The Kinetic Blueprint

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Head of Paid Advertising (Remote)

Brands:

Fierce Nature & Ossa Organic

Location:

Remote

We are seeking an experienced
Head of Paid Advertising

to own, scale, and optimise our paid media strategy across multiple markets and platforms. This role is central to our growth, requiring a strategic thinker with hands-on expertise who can deliver measurable results while staying aligned with our brand values.

You will be responsible for leading the strategy, execution, and reporting of all paid campaigns across Meta, Google, TikTok, and other relevant platforms. Working closely with the Director of Brand Evolution, marketing managers, and creative teams, you will develop campaigns that balance performance targets (MER/ROAS, conversion rates, CAC) with storytelling and brand integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Leadership

  • Define and execute a paid media strategy for Fierce Nature and Ossa Organic across markets.
  • Lead the paid advertising initiatives
  • Work with the director of brand evolution, marketing managers and creative assistants to align campaign messaging with brand voice and storytelling.

Campaign Management

  • Plan, launch, and optimise campaigns across Meta, Google, TikTok, Pinterest, and other paid channels.
  • Build and manage paid funnels for customer acquisition, retargeting, and retention.
  • Oversee audience segmentation and testing to refine targeting strategies.

Analytics & Reporting

  • Monitor KPIs including ROAS, MER, CAC, CTR, and conversion rates.
  • Provide weekly and monthly performance reports with actionable insights.
  • Forecast budgets and sales impact in alignment with quarterly and annual growth targets.

Creative Collaboration

  • Partner with design teams to brief and test ad creatives.
  • Guide storytelling and content formats best suited for paid media.
  • Ensure creative outputs remain consistent with brand authenticity and compliance.

Compliance & Best Practice

  • Stay up to date with advertising policies, compliance requirements, and platform changes.
  • Ensure all campaigns reflect brand integrity and avoid misleading claims.

About You

  • 5+ years' experience in paid media management, ideally within e-commerce or D2C brands.
  • Proven track record of scaling campaigns profitably with strong ROAS/MER outcomes.
  • Deep knowledge of Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads, TikTok Ads, and analytics platforms.
  • Strong understanding of funnel optimisation, attribution models, and customer journey.
  • Data-driven mindset with excellent analytical and reporting skills.
  • Ability to balance growth targets with brand voice and compliance.
  • Experience managing remote teams and/or agencies is a plus.
  • Passion for wellness, sustainability, or ancestral nutrition is highly desirable.

What We Offer

  • Fully remote role with working within UK hours.
  • Opportunity to work with two pioneering natural health and skincare brands.
  • Collaborative and values-driven team culture.
  • The chance to make a tangible impact on global brand growth and consumer wellbeing.
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Paid Media Advertising Manager

R900000 - R1200000 Y Key Recruitment Group

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We're seeking a dynamic, results-driven Paid Media Manager to take ownership of our clients internal and client-facing digital ad campaigns in the real estate industry. In this role, you'll blend strategic thinking, creative problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making to craft and execute impactful campaigns across multiple platforms. As a vital member of the team, you'll work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to drive measurable growth, optimize performance, and deliver exceptional outcomes. The Paid Media Manager serves as a trusted guide for clients throughout every stage of the digital advertising process—from campaign strategy and development to ongoing maintenance and detailed reporting. Our client is a US based company and you will be required to work 
RSA 11am to 8pm with some flexibility. This is a remote position.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Act as the Paid Media Manager for corporate advertising initiatives.
  • Act as a dedicated PPC account manager for assigned clients, taking full ownership of advertising initiatives throughout the client lifecycle.
  • Work directly with clients to understand their business goals and guide them through the campaign setup and management process.
  • Research, define, present and implement paid campaign strategies.
  • Create and configure ad accounts, build campaigns, develop ads, and optimize campaigns across multiple channels.
  • Conduct ongoing management and optimization of PPC campaigns across multiple channels.
  • Draft conversion-focused ad and landing page copy and oversee landing page production.
  • Implement analytics and conversion measurement via Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Meta Pixel, including configuration of custom events.
  • Develop and manage reporting processes for corporate and client advertising initiatives.
  • Provide regular analysis and insight reports to clients, host performance review meetings and provide program reporting to the management team.
  • Act as the project manager for assigned client accounts and coordinate deliverables with the Sales and Creative teams.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

  • 3+ years of proven experience as a Paid Media Manager.
  • 3+ years of experience writing conversion-focused ad and landing page copy.
  • Experience with multiple ad platforms, including Google Search, Google Display, Google Video, Google Performance Max, Google Local Search, Meta and LinkedIn.
  • Advanced proficiency in Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager.
  • Experience with multivariate testing and campaign optimization with proven results.
  • Advanced proficiency in conducting market research, competitive ad spend analysis, audience segmentation, and performance forecasting with the ability to derive insights from data.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts in an approachable manner.
  • Comfortable communicating with clients to understand objectives, define strategy, establish expectations, provide regular performance updates and interpret results.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to organize and manage complex tasks across multiple projects.
  • Self-motivated with a competitive spirit and a desire to take ownership over the development and management of the highest performing campaigns in the industry.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to think creatively and execute new ideas.

REQUIREMENTS

  • 3+ years of proven experience as a Paid Media manager.
  • 3+ years of experience writing conversion-focused ad and landing page copy.
  • Google Ads certification preferred (Search, Display & YouTube) and will be required.
  • Facebook Ads certification preferred (Associate or higher) and will be required.
  • Advanced proficiency in Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager.
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German speaking Online Advertising Campaign Manager

8001 Cape Town, Western Cape Language Recruiters

Posted 423 days ago

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Permanent

Are you fluent in German  with a passion for digital marketing? Do you have some experience in this dynamic field? A renowned international digital marketing firm is looking for a German Campaign Manager  to join their friendly and rapidly expanding office in Cape Town, South Africa .

You will be joining a global company with offices worldwide and a truly international work culture. This is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your digital marketing skills, whether you have experience in designing websites using HTML or hold a degree in marketing.

Your key job  responsibilities as the German speaking Online Advertising Campaign Manager  in Cape Town, South Africa  will include:

Coordinate online campaigns from the central Cape Town office.Maintain strong relationships with well-known clients based in Germany.Monitor campaign results and provide clients with actionable insights to improve their outcomes.Requirements

Requirements for this German speaking Online Advertising Campaign Manager  job  in Cape Town, South Africa :

Fluent in  German  and English.Passion for online marketing and/or prior campaign management experience.Knowledge of DART for Publishers.Understanding of HTML, JavaScript, and/or Flash.

If you are excited about advancing your career in digital marketing and want to live and work in Cape Town, we want to hear from you! Apply now to become our next German Campaign Manager by sending your CV.

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2026 Internship - Online Advertising PPC Campaign Manager

Cape Town, Western Cape Conversion Science

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Conversion Science is a top-tier South African digital marketing agency specialising in optimising performance campaigns. Conversion Science is a Google Premier Partner, a Google Marketing Platform Partner (certification in Analytics 360), and a Meta Marketing Partner.

We use data and strategic insight to continually analyse and adjust campaigns to achieve results and maximise ROI. Our clients have direct access to their campaign managers, and we pride ourselves on a high level of personalised detail and attention. We invest heavily in training to ensure that our staff are the best-in-breed globally. 

We have exciting openings for Junior Campaign Managers. This is an exceptional career opportunity to get into the fast-growing and lucrative field of Pay-Per-Click advertising. 

We are looking for bright, hard-working individuals to join our team. We provide all the training required over a 12-month internship.

Digital Media and PPC is a high-growth industry both in South Africa and internationally. Search Marketing is the largest part of digital marketing and is central to most digital strategies.

As a Campaign Manager, you will manage clients’ digital media campaigns across platforms, including Google Ads, Meta, TikTok, and Twitter (X). 

The work requires strategic and analytical thinking and a high attention to detail and accuracy. Campaign Managers need to be highly organised, have excellent attention to detail, a solid work ethic, display initiative, quick thinking, and an aptitude for fast learning. Most of all, they have a passion for Digital Marketing and a hunger to learn about its ever-changing landscape.
 
Why:
Proven track record (9 years) of developing highly sought-after talent in this rapidly growing and lucrative industry. You gain internationally competitive skills, and most of our interns progress to senior positions within a relatively short time. 

Roles
Assist Campaign Managers in:

  • Set up and manage online advertising campaigns, set up analytics, and perform in-depth reporting on platforms including Google Ads, Google Marketing Platform, Meta Ads, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Twitter (X) 
  • Reporting and analysis: Assist in tracking and analysing campaign performance metrics. Provide insights and recommendations for optimising future campaigns.
  • Monitor client budget, keyword performance, and success daily as measured by the campaign goals.
  • Market research: Research industry trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activities to provide insights that inform marketing strategies.
  • Attending client briefings and meetings.

Requirements:

  • A minimum 3-year diploma or NQF Level 6 qualification.
  • Data-driven mindset
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
  • Passion for Digital Marketing and a desire to specialise in Paid Media.
  • Confident communicator with good interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
  • Collaborative team player

Internship:

  • This is a 12-month program starting in January 2026 in Plumstead, Cape Town. It will be a hybrid internship. 
  • We offer comprehensive training and the chance to earn all Google Ads and Facebook certifications. 
  • There will be quarterly salary reviews with performance-based increases.
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Digital Advertising Specialist

R75000 - R250000 Y LTVplus

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We're Hiring: Digital Advertising Specialist

At LTVplus, we're a remote-first company with a global team. This is a part-time role where you'll be focused on managing and optimizing our online stores, with the goal of increasing sales daily.

What you'll be doing:

  • Setting up and updating products on either Shopify or Wayfair.
  • Assisting with store tasks, including managing product listings, page content, and layout.
  • Editing and improving existing product listings with SEO research to boost sales.

What you need to be successful:

  • 1-2 years of experience in customer support, with a background in either Shopify or Wayfair.
  • Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
  • Experience with relevant systems like Shopify, Wayfair, Zendesk, Gorgias, or Hubspot.
  • Ability to work EST hours with a stable internet connection and a conducive remote setup.

Ready to join a global
digital advertising
team where your skills truly matter? We're looking for someone proactive who can work with minimal supervision.

If this sounds like you, apply today and join our global team #hiring #remotework #shopify #wayfair #seo #digitalmarketing #recruiting


Apply now and take the next step in your career. Applications close September 8th.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Creative Strategist – Digital Advertising

R400000 - R600000 Y Remote Recruitment

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Salary: R R30 000

Job Overview

We're seeking a talented and insights-driven Creative Strategist to join a forward-thinking UK-based digital advertising agency. You'll be at the heart of shaping engaging, performance-led campaigns that combine creative storytelling with data-backed strategy. If you have a passion for digital trends, persuasive messaging, and advertising innovation, this role offers a dynamic and rewarding environment for growth and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct customer research and social listening to uncover audience insights.
  • Analyse competitor activity and industry trends to inform campaign strategy.
  • Develop key messaging frameworks and creative themes for advertising campaigns.
  • Identify and implement trending creative formats (e.g. POV ads, "Us vs. Them", disruptive visuals).
  • Write compelling ad copy aligned with strategic messaging.
  • Translate analytics (Meta Ads Manager, TikTok, YouTube, etc.) into actionable creative decisions.
  • Evaluate existing client content for optimisation opportunities.
  • Collaborate closely with Ads Managers to align creative with performance data.
  • Present clear reports on campaign outcomes (e.g. CTR, thumbstop rate, CPA) with strategic recommendations.
  • Maintain well-organised briefs, naming conventions, and asset libraries.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Minimum 2 years of experience as a Creative Strategist or similar role.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing successful digital ad campaigns.
  • Expertise in ad performance analysis and iterative creative development.
  • Proficiency in social platform dashboards (Meta, TikTok, Google Ads).
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
  • Must have access to a reliable internet connection and personal laptop.

Desired Attributes

  • Passion for digital media and staying ahead of social trends.
  • Ability to lead and collaborate with designers, editors, and creators.
  • Analytical thinker who can isolate variables and iterate quickly.
  • Creative problem-solver with an experimental mindset.
  • Fluent in transforming brand tone and strategy into performance-ready creatives.
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Business Development Executive - Advertising Consultant -Online - Craighall Park - JHB

Johannesburg, Gauteng SA Sales Fraternity

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About Our Client:

Our clients Website is a marketplace for classified adverts to be placed by sellers of equipment, spares or parts related to various Industrial Equipment/Manufacturing clients.

They are currently looking for an extra-ordinary Social Media and Marketing position to be filled in order to transform how they appear to their customer base and the public on multiple platforms, while keeping a consistent image and messaging style.

About The Role:

We are looking for a motivated individual with expertise in technical equipment listings , who will primarily focus on selling online advertising space . The ideal candidate should understand how to position and market technical products (Engineering, Mining, Industrial, Manufacturing, Construction, etc.) effectively while driving advertising sales. This role requires strong communication, negotiation skills, and the ability to build lasting client relationships within the industrial sector.

This position is self-managed in nature, and will encompass social media marketing, traditional marketing, and digital marketing as well as handling communications and community engagement, while creating and increasing brand awareness, driving increased sales and enhancing the customer experience.

Were looking for someone passionate to nurture the brand and make it something identifiable and truly remarkable.

The ideal candidate is charismatic, pro-active, and au fait with social and digital marketing of extremely high-end, luxury brands on multiple platforms to different market segments/ target markets

Role Overview:

  • Drive growth for the website through field-based business development.
  • Expand marketing outreach, grow subscription-based services, and manage product listings.
  • Focus on OEMs, manufacturers, and clients in electrical, pneumatic, and automation sectors. (Examples : anyone who sells & wants to advertise their products at a very reasonable rate.)

Key Responsibilities :

  • Actively canvas and visit OEM, manufacturing, and industrial clients.
  • Present and demonstrate platform benefits, services, and product listing opportunities.
  • Develop tailored marketing and subscription strategies for client acquisition and retention.
  • Build and manage a pipeline of high-value accounts in target sectors.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to ensure accurate and optimized product listings.
  • Monitor competitor pricing and presence, report on market trends.
  • Produce monthly reports on subscription uptake, listing performance, and KPIs.

Experience & Qualifications :

  • Proven track record in field-based business development or sales.
  • Experience with supplier ecosystems similar to electrical or pneumatic components.
  • Established network in OEM and manufacturing sectors in Gauteng.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Comfortable with online platforms and guiding clients through digital processes.
  • Self-motivated, capable of managing own territory and targets.

Reporting Structure :

  • Reports directly to the Managing Director.
  • Create and send regular newsletters/ mailers.
  • Build an online audience through our website and social media stay up to date with the latest trends
  • Platforms (available but not limited to) Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, WhatsApp, YouTube, MailChimp (or similar)
  • Branding & Marketing
  • Be proactive in developing content and media opportunities visit sites, take photos/ videos, form relationships to receive usable content.
  • Maintain and update all necessary internal and external stationery/signage/displays/marketing and keep in line with brand identity.
  • Ensure all marketing material is relevant, up to date and corresponds well with each other.
  • Be available to attend events, host stands, working closely with the sales team.
  • Build relationships with partners (architects, contractors, suppliers, service providers) and grow the database of contacts.
  • Establish the companys key communication message and plans to get this message out across trade, media, direct customers, public relations, advertising, trade shows, website, social media, and digital marketing.
  • Assist in event organising/planning.

Requirements

  • o Marketing related tertiary qualification preferred
  • o 1-3 years experience within a strategic marketing role
  • o Expertise in a range of design programs including but not limited to

Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva, CapCut or similar.

  • o Basic video editing and photography skills will be a bonus
  • o Strong understanding of SEO/ SEM
  • o Google analytics certification
  • o Presentation and public speaking abilities
  • o Ability to fit into a close-knit "family" style team
  • o Be creative, proactive, interactive and goal orientated
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Digital and Print Advertising Sales Executive

R80000 - R120000 Y SA Decor & Design

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SA Décor and Design is looking for an energetic and driven salesperson to join us as we build and grow our media platforms on which we have created multiple opportunities to sell advertising space and sustain the niche market the company currently has created.

It requires upbeat, energetic, sophisticated sales people who fit the profile of the company.

Sales staff need to be target and deadline driven.

You will be required to meet with clients, build relationships, negotiate on boardroom level and be passionate about what you do.

You will be required to travel to major centres around South Africa.

Write your own cheque but decent basic also provided.

Minimum of two years experience in a similar environment required - please no chancers.

Experience in Decor media or event sales in a digital environment is preferable.

REQUIREMENTS

Needs to be self-motivated, self-starter with solid interpersonal and communication skills.

Minimum of two years sales experience in a similar environment.

Excellent telephonic, online meeting and face to face communication and presentation skills.

Digital marketing experience

Understand basic backend, frontend website architecture, Google Analytics and digital reporting.

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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

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