204 Search Marketing jobs in South Africa

Job Title:
PPC SPECALIST (Pay Per Click)

Location:
Cape Town - Southern Suburbs
(**NOT REMOTE)

Gross Monthly Salary:
R40k - R55k (experience depending)

ABOUT THE ROLE

The
PPC Marketing Specialist
will be responsible for
driving paid media strategies
and executing PPC campaigns that deliver strong ROI, conversions, and brand growth. The role will be
90% PPC
focused and
10% competitor reporting
, with occasional basic design tasks.

This position requires an analytical and creative marketing professional who can balance strategy, execution, and reporting — while keeping MediPet's unique voice and purpose at the heart of every campaign.

Key Responsibilities

PPC Focus (90%)

• Work off the annual marketing strategy, setting goals and metrics through competitive research, testing, benchmarking, and results analysis.
• Build campaigns in collaboration with the broader marketing team, leveraging their content and SEO efforts.
• Create a 12-month PPC calendar to support planning.
• Present plans to the Head of Marketing for approval, update monthly, and refine based on results.
• Design and write compelling copy for PPC ads, aligned with brand CI.
• Build brand awareness, loyalty, and positive user relationships through PPC and paid social campaigns.
• Collaborate with influencers to develop
  UGC (user-generated content)
  for campaigns.
• Capture, analyse, and report monthly on campaign data, insights, and learnings.
• Refine strategies continuously, based on data and testing.

Competitor Reporting (10%)

• Monitor competitor activity, global trends, industry news, and vet-related content.
• Compile and share competitor reports, identifying opportunities to adapt strategy.

General Responsibilities

• Shared social media moderation (weekends & public holidays).
• Maintain strong knowledge of MediPet's cover, terms & conditions, differentiators, UVPs, and performance stats.
• Maintain knowledge of competitors' products, Ts & Cs, differentiators, UVPs, and performance.
• Stay updated with innovations in PPC, social media, and marketing technology.

Goals of the Role

• Meet and exceed
  conversion targets
  at the lowest possible
  CPA (Cost Per Acquisition)
  .
• Build and maintain
  brand awareness
  .
• Keep the brand
  competitive and current
  in the market.
• Ensure continuous refinement of strategies based on
  data, trends, and testing
  .

Requirements for Application

• Animal lover
  
• Women are
  strongly encouraged to apply
  (female-owned, female-led working environment).
• Demonstrated passion for
  marketing and paid media (PPC)
  .
• Cape Town based (already living, no time or budget for relocation)

Hard Skills Required

• In-depth knowledge and proven experience in
  PPC
  .
• Expertise with
  Google Analytics
  and
  Ads Manager
  (tracking engagement, spend, conversions).
• Proficiency in
  Excel, Outlook, Google Docs, SharePoint, Canva, CapCut
  , and reporting tools.
• Up-to-date knowledge of
  PPC, paid social, and content creation
  best practices.
• Strong writing skills:
  impeccable grammar, punctuation, and storytelling ability
  .
• Strong numeracy skills, comfortable with spreadsheets and data analysis.
• Ability to design visually appealing PPC creatives.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Experience creating presentations and reports for senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively with
  third-party vendors
  .
• Willingness to learn and adopt bespoke in-house platforms.

Soft Skills Required

• Problem-solving mindset with initiative and a self-starting attitude.
• Positive, fun team player with a willingness to experiment.
• Ability to manage stress while maintaining professionalism.
• Open to learning, constructive feedback, and continuous improvement.
• Commitment, passion, and attention to detail.
• Strong memory skills and ability to prioritise effectively.
• Sensitivity to the business landscape; ability to know "who to go to and for what."
• Passion for marketing, PPC, and social media.
• Strategic thinker with strong follow-through and execution skills.

How to Apply:

• Email an updated copy of your CV to
• Your CV and portfolio
• Include your current salary and your salary expectation
• X3 Professional References
• Your Notice Period

About Us:

We are a dynamic and growing company dedicated to expanding our online presence and increasing sales through innovative digital marketing strategies. Join our team and help us reach new heights

Job Description:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Online Marketing Specialist to lead all our online marketing efforts. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing our website, online stores, and digital campaigns to maximize online business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive online marketing strategies

• Oversee and optimize our website and online stores for maximum performance and conversion

• Manage paid advertising campaigns across platforms such as Google Ads, Facebook, Instagram, and others

• Create engaging content and promotional materials to attract and retain customers

• Monitor and analyse campaign performance, providing reports and insights for continuous improvement

• Stay updated with the latest digital marketing trends and tools

• Collaborate with other teams to ensure brand consistency and effective messaging

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in online marketing, e-commerce, or digital advertising

• Strong understanding of SEO, SEM, social media marketing, and email marketing

• Experience managing websites and online stores (Shopify, WooCommerce, etc.)

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions

• Creative thinker with strong communication skills

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

How to Apply:

Please send your resume, portfolio, and a brief cover letter explaining your experience and why you're the perfect fit for this role to

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From R20 000,00 per month

Experience:

• Marketing : 5 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)
• Afrikaans (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Company Description

diginu is a cutting-edge tech company specializing in on-demand food, drinks, grocery ordering and delivery. Our app is available on both Apple App Store and Google Play. We are rapidly expanding in South Africa with the vision of becoming a global leader in the on-demand ordering industry.

Role Description

This is a part-time or fulltime remote role for Online Marketers at diginu. The successful candidates will receive a unique link. Each customer joining diginu for free, will be linked to the successful candidates, and every single order placed by those customers, will result in commission, every single time. As a result, the commission can become significant. It is dependent on own efforts.

This industry

R50 billion+ will be spent in 2025 on online food ordering in South Africa and 21.1 million people will order online. So this industry is HUGE and as a result, the commission is far above industry standard for marketing opportunities.

Zoom Webinar Event

We have a LIVE Zoom Webinar event on Tuesday 7 October 20:00-21:00 where we will share all the information with the new team members.

Qualifications & Requirements

* Online Marketing skills

* Social Media Marketing and Marketing Automation skills

* Sales experience

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

* Ability to work independently and remotely

* Experience in the tech or e-commerce industry is a plus

* Must be a South African Citizen. If not, please do not apply.

Company Description

diginu is a cutting-edge tech company specializing in on-demand food, drinks, grocery ordering and delivery. Our app is available on both Apple App Store and Google Play. We are rapidly expanding in South Africa with the vision of becoming a global leader in the on-demand ordering industry.

Role Description

This is a part-time or fulltime remote role for Online Marketers at diginu. The successful candidates will receive a unique link. Each customer joining diginu for free, will be linked to the successful candidates, and every single order placed by those customers, will result in commission, every single time. As a result, the commission can become significant. It is dependent on own efforts.

This industry

R50 billion+ will be spent in 2025 on online food ordering in South Africa and 21.1 million people will order online. So this industry is HUGE and as a result, the commission is far above industry standard for marketing opportunities.

Zoom Webinar Event

We have a LIVE Zoom Webinar event on Tuesday 30 September 20:00-21:00 where we will share all the information with the new team members.

Qualifications & Requirements

* Online Marketing skills

* Social Media Marketing and Marketing Automation skills

* Sales experience

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

* Ability to work independently and remotely

* Experience in the tech or e-commerce industry is a plus

* Must be a South African Citizen. If not, please do not apply.

Kern doel van die pos:

Bemarking en uitvoer van die maatskappy se dienste en beeld in die lewendehawe bedryf met die doel om markaandeel te handhaaf, verhoog, nuwe besigheid te ontgin en winsgewend te opereer.

Minimum Vereistes:

• Graad 12 met Landbou graad of diploma as aanbeveling;
• 3 jaar vorige ondervinding in Lewendehawe Bemarkers omgewing;
• Geldige rybewys.

Vaardighede:

• Goeie kommunikasie- en taalvaardighede in Afrikaans en Engels;
• Rekenaarvaardig (MS Office);
• Goeie administratiewe vaardighede;
• Goeie bemarkings en onderhandelingsvaardighede;
• Goeie verkoopsvaardighede.

Verantwoordelikhede:

• Omset behaal/ winsgewendheid;
• Klienteverhouding bou met koper en met verkoper;
• Maatskappybetrokkenheid in die gemeenskap;
• Toepassing van krediet beleid/administrasie;
• Doeltreffendeen volhoubareveilingsproses;
• Toesig oor personeel.

Main purpose of the position:

Marketing end execution of company services and image with the purpose of maintaining and increasing market share, generating new business and operating in a profitable manner.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 with Agricultural Diploma or degree an advantage;
• 3 years previous experience in a livestock and marketing environment;
• Valid drivers license.

Skills:

• Sound communication and language skills in Afrikaans and English;
• Good working knowledge of livestock;
• Computer literate (MS Office);
• Good administrative skills;
• Good negotiation and marketing skills;
• Good sales skills.

Responsibilities:

• Achieve turnover/profitability;
• Client relationships with buyers and sellers;
• Company involvement in the community;
• Application of credit policy and administration;
• Effective and sustainable auction process;
• Supervision of staff.

Kern doel van die pos:

Bemarking en uitvoer van die maatskappy se dienste en beeld in die lewendehawe bedryf met die doel om markaandeel te handhaaf, verhoog, nuwe besigheid te ontgin en winsgewend te opereer.

Minimum Vereistes:

• Graad 12 met Landbou graad of diploma as aanbeveling;
• 3 jaar vorige ondervinding in Lewendehawe Bemarkers omgewing;
• Geldige rybewys.

Vaardighede:

• Goeie kommunikasie- en taalvaardighede in Afrikaans en Engels;
• Rekenaarvaardig (MS Office);
• Goeie administratiewe vaardighede;
• Goeie bemarkings en onderhandelingsvaardighede;
• Goeie verkoopsvaardighede.

Verantwoordelikhede:

• Omset behaal/ winsgewendheid;
• Klienteverhouding bou met koper en met verkoper;
• Maatskappybetrokkenheid in die gemeenskap;
• Toepassing van krediet beleid/administrasie;
• Doeltreffendeen volhoubareveilingsproses;
• Toesig oor personeel.

Main purpose of the position:

Marketing end execution of company services and image with the purpose of maintaining and increasing market share, generating new business and operating in a profitable manner.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 with Agricultural Diploma or degree an advantage;
• 3 years previous experience in a livestock and marketing environment;
• Valid drivers license.

Skills:

• Sound communication and language skills in Afrikaans and English;
• Good working knowledge of livestock;
• Computer literate (MS Office);
• Good administrative skills;
• Good negotiation and marketing skills;
• Good sales skills.

Responsibilities:

• Achieve turnover/profitability;
• Client relationships with buyers and sellers;
• Company involvement in the community;
• Application of credit policy and administration;
• Effective and sustainable auction process;
• Supervision of staff.

Company Description

diginu is a cutting-edge tech company specialising in on-demand food, drinks, grocery ordering and delivery. Our app is available on both Apple App Store and Google Play. We are rapidly expanding in South Africa with the vision of becoming a global leader in the on-demand ordering industry.

Role Description

This is a part-time or full-time remote role in our marketing team at diginu. The successful candidates will onboard restaurants, grocery stores and liquor stores in South Africa, and every order placed on diginu at those stores will result in commission, every single time. As a result, the commission can become significant. It is dependent on own effort.

This industry

R50 billion + will be spent in 2025 on online food ordering in South Africa and 21.1 million people will order online. So, this industry is HUGE and as a result, the commission is far above industry standard for marketing opportunities.

Zoom Webinar Event

We have a LIVE Zoom Webinar event on Tuesday 16th September at 20:00 - 21:00 where we will share all the information with the new team members.

Qualifications & Requirements

Knowledge on MS Excel

Marketing experience

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Ability to work independently and remotely

Experience in the tech or e-commerce industry is a plus

Must be a South African Citizen. If not, please do not apply

We are excited to offer a new role in the SA marketing division - Senior Online Marketing Executive- Content optimisation- based in WC, located in the area of Claremont, Cape Town.

As a Senior Online Marketing Executive specialising in Content Optimisation, you will play a crucial role in supporting Rentokil Initial's businesses by creating and optimising digital content for SEO growth. Your primary responsibility will be to support the Digital Leads and Businesses to have a strong monthly blog strategy and ensure internal and external are delivering content in a timely manner.  This is ensuring that it aligns with strong SEO related content and aligns with the respective tones of voice for each brand.  Secondary to this is ensuring new on-page content is improved from Content Audits conducted by our technical audit team.  Working closely to support the digital leads to ensure new content created on-page is correct, makes sense and improves SEO visibility for the websites.

As an experienced digital content writer, you will be adept at understanding briefs, conducting research, and incorporating SEO best practices.  This role is integral to the expansion of our digital marketing content growth strategy for 2024.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Content Creation and Optimisation:

2. Develop a content plan strategy with the Digital leads for each business.

3. Write engaging and informative blog briefs for externally written blog's for multiple Rentokil Initial businesses, and also create additional briefs for internally written blogs, so that key individuals can understand and complete the brief on time.
4. Ensure that the new content is optimised for search engines and adheres to best practices in SEO.
5. Support Digital Leads to perform keyword research and analysis to incorporate relevant keywords into the content, driving organic traffic and improving search rankings.

6. Adapt your writing style and tone of voice to match the requirements of each business, maintaining consistency with their brand guidelines.

7. WordPress Management:

8. Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in WordPress, including content creation, formatting, and publishing.

9. Upload and manage blog content, ensuring proper categorisation, tagging, and metadata optimisation for SEO.

10. Collaborate with the web development team to ensure a smooth user experience and troubleshoot any technical issues related to content publishing.

11. Project Management and Campaign Briefs:

12. Prioritise and schedule content creation tasks, managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines.

13. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Marketing and Category, to coordinate campaign briefs and align content with broader marketing strategies.

14. Demonstrate excellent project management skills, ensuring that content production stays on track and meets established objectives.

15. Landing Page Content for Nurture Journeys:

16. Work closely with the Email Marketing Team to develop persuasive and compelling landing page content for nurture journeys.

17. Apply your understanding of customer segmentation and buyer personas to craft personalised content that drives conversions.

18. Collaborate with the digital team to ensure that the landing pages are visually appealing and optimised for lead generation.

19. Continuous Improvement and Strategy:

20. Stay informed about the latest industry trends, content marketing strategies, and SEO techniques to continuously enhance content performance.

21. Provide recommendations for content optimisation based on performance analysis and user feedback.
22. Contribute to the development of the digital marketing strategy for Rentokil Initial, particularly in the area of content optimisation.

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES

• Excellent command of the English language, with exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency in WordPress content management system (CMS).
• Sound knowledge of SEO best practices, keyword research, and on-page optimisation.
• Experience in project management and coordinating content production across multiple campaigns.
• Familiarity with email marketing and writing landing page content for nurture journeys.
• Ability to adapt writing style and tone of voice to different brands and target audiences.
• Strong research skills and the ability to understand information from various sources.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Creative mindset with the ability to generate ideas for content optimisation.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS and  EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field.
• Proven experience in digital content writing, with a strong portfolio of blog articles and web content. (please be prepared to share content portfolio if you make it to interview)

Benefits including:

• Company contribution to Medical Aid and Pension / Provident Fund
• Opportunity for Growth and Development

Employment Equity

Rentokil Initial believes in diversity and thus offers all employees opportunities and avoids discrimination in compliance with the Employment Equity Act. Our selection process will therefore give preference to suitably qualified Employment Equity candidates in order to to achieve our Employment Equity numerical targets.

Do you love to provide a valued professional service throughout your community? Do you feel like you could do the job well? Apply for the role today

• Matric
• Qualification in Digital Marketing, Marketing, or related field
• 2+ years experience in marketing, digital marketing, or web design
• Must be fluent in both Afrikaans and English
• Must have a valid drivers license and own transport
• Experience with Shopify, Canva, Photoshop or similar programs will be an advantage
• Photography skills and/or experience will be an advantage

• Maintain and update two online stores
• Create engaging social media posts and adverts to promote products online
• Edit and upload new products to the online stores, ensuring optimal visibility
• Design marketing materials and digital content using Canva, Photoshop, and similar tools
• Contribute creative ideas to improve brand presence and online engagement
• Take initiative, think creatively, and deliver innovative marketing solutions