110 Urgent Search jobs in South Africa

We are seeking a highly skilled and results-oriented Paid Search & Social Media Manager to spearhead our digital advertising efforts. This is a part-time role with a primary focus on managing Google Ads (PPC), Google Local Service Ads (LSAs), and Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Ads. You are not just a campaign manager; you are a growth driver, responsible for the entire ad lifecycle—from strategic planning and keyword research to writing hard-hitting copy and producing compelling visual creative.

This role also includes responsibility for creating engaging organic social media content to build our brand presence. The ideal candidate is a proactive, analytical, and creative individual with a proven track record of delivering exceptional ROI.

This position has a strong potential to grow into a full-time role (40 hours/week) within the next year based on performance and company growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Paid Advertising Management (75%):
• Develop, launch, and meticulously optimize paid advertising campaigns across Google Ads (Search, Display, PMax), Google LSAs, and Meta Ads (Facebook & Instagram).
• Conduct in-depth keyword research, competitive analysis, and audience segmentation to identify high-value opportunities.
• Write compelling, persuasive ad copy that drives clicks and conversions.
• Manage campaign budgets effectively to maximize Return on Investment (ROI) and Return on Ad Spend (ROAS).
• Continuously monitor campaign performance, conduct A/B testing on ad copy, creatives, and landing pages, and provide data-driven recommendations for improvement.
• Generate and present clear, insightful performance reports that track key metrics (CPA, CTR, Conversion Rate, ROAS).
• Content & Creative Development (25%):
• Create all necessary ad creative from start to finish, including static graphics, images, and short-form videos.
• Utilize Canva and video editing software (e.g., CapCut, Adobe Premiere, etc.) to produce high-quality visual assets for both paid ads and organic social media.
• Develop and execute an organic social media content calendar to increase engagement and brand awareness.
• Leverage AI tools for content ideation, copywriting assistance, image generation, and workflow efficiency.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrable and extensive experience managing successful PPC campaigns on Google Ads and paid social campaigns on Meta Ads.
• A strong portfolio or documented proof of past campaign success.
  Applicants must be able to provide specific examples of past work, detailing the strategy, execution, and most importantly, the ROI/ROAS achieved for clients.
• Expertise in the end-to-end ad creation process: strategy, keyword research, audience targeting, compelling copywriting, and creative production.
• High proficiency with Canva and modern video editing software.
• A solid understanding of how to effectively leverage AI tools (like ChatGPT, Midjourney, etc.) in a marketing context.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-backed decisions.
• A self-starter attitude with outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

What We Offer

• A flexible, part-time schedule.
• A competitive monthly rate.
• The opportunity to make a direct and significant impact on our company's growth.
• A clear path for the role to expand to full-time within a year.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.

Compensation

Compensation starts at $1,000 USD/month for up to 20 hours/week of work, with the opportunity to increase both hours and salary upon successful completion of work.

How to Apply

If you are a results-obsessed advertising professional who is ready to take on a new challenge, we want to hear from you. Please submit the following to

1. Your resume.
2. A brief cover letter outlining why you are the perfect fit for this role.

3. A portfolio or a document detailing at least two of your most successful advertising campaigns.
   For each campaign, please describe the client's goal, the strategy you implemented, the key challenges, and the final results.
   You must include the specific ROI or ROAS you achieved.

4. Applications submitted without the required success story documentation will not be considered.

Job Description

To take responsibility for planning, executing, and optimising paid campaigns of the Internal Internet Capability and is also responsible for: data, tech, AI and campaign execution within their stickers in the respective channels.

This requires cross functional collaboration with several BU's and teams in FRG, for the end-to-end data and campaign flows into and from Internet Capability.

Hello Future Channel Specialist

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for performance marketing? We're looking for a Google Ads Search Specialist who can drive results, optimize campaigns, and deliver actionable insights. This role requires a strategic and analytical specialist to manage complex, data-driven campaigns across Google Ads and SA360. The ideal candidate will leverage advanced technology and AI to drive performance, optimize execution, and deliver measurable results across multiple digital touchpoints.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with various business units and teams within the First Rand Group (FRG), including Channels, Sub Segments, Retail and Commercial Sales, and Interaction Enablers, to ensure seamless end-to-end data and campaign flows.

Vision, energy, passion, and the desire to learn are essential for success in this position, along with the ability to work effectively across a diverse range of stakeholders.

Are you someone who can:

Manage Campaigns

• Build and manage campaigns with precision, ensuring alignment with stakeholder KPIs.

• Effectively manage campaign budgets to maximize ROI.

• Monitor key performance metrics (e.g., impressions, CTR, conversions) and implement data-driven optimizations.

• Optimize campaign settings, including bids, budgets, ad copy, and keyword strategies.

• Ensure all campaigns follow Google Ads best practices and client-specific guidelines.

• Identify and troubleshoot campaign issues resolving them proactively.

Deliver Reporting and Strategic Insights

• Generate and analyse performance reports

• Translate data into clear insights and strategic recommendations.

• Identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement across campaigns.

• Contribute to quarterly business reviews and performance deep-dives.

Collaborate and Communicate

• Partner with account managers, analytics specialists, strategy teams to ensure cohesive campaign execution.

• Maintain transparent and timely communication with internal and external stakeholders.

• Stay current with industry trends, platform updates, and emerging technologies (including AI and automation).

Experience and Skills

• 3 to 5 years' experience in a campaign management/performance role, managing high-performance data-driven campaigns in Google Ads.

• Strong understanding of Google Ads best practices and campaign optimization.

• Strong analytical and optimization skills.

• Proficiency in Google Analytics and other marketing analytics tools is advantageous.

• Ability to work cross functionally with creative, data and product teams.

Requirements:

• Google Ads certifications required (Google Ads mandatory, SA360 and Google Analytics advantageous)

• Experience with other performance platforms (Meta, TikTok, Programmatic) is beneficial but not required.

• NQF level 7 Qualification

You Will Have Access To:

• Opportunities to network, collaborate, and work across segments and teams.

• Opportunities to innovate and add value to team, leadership, and business effectiveness.

We Can Be a Match If You Are:

• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more, and you're brave enough to explore new ideas.

• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to achieve it.

• Open to ongoing personal mastery & development.

Apply now if you are interested in taking the next step. We look forward to engaging with you

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

25/09/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

The Paid Search Specialist is responsible for devising, planning, and executing impactful PPC campaigns across platforms such as Google, LinkedIn, and Microsoft Ads. They will work on a diverse range of campaign types including Performance Max, Google Lead Forms, and LinkedIn Lead Gen, with a primary focus on exceeding client KPIs and goals related to lead generation. This role is a full time role and offers hybrid work flexibility, with the expectation of attending in-office meetings in Westville once a week. It is a requirement to have access to a stable internet connection and your own laptop to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of this role.

• Manage client accounts on a daily basis using Google's suite of online and desktop tools.
• Utilise Google platforms such as Google Ads, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Google Looker Studio.
• Manage campaigns across LinkedIn Ads and Microsoft Ads platforms.
• Support the creation, upkeep, and monitoring of ads, keywords, search terms, audiences, and bid strategies to achieve client's objectives.
• Offer recommendations and implement strategies for keyword opportunities, campaign structure, targeting, and other elements of paid media to generate high-quality leads for clients.
• Stay updated on the latest digital marketing trends to integrate effectively into our accounts.
• Generate monthly client reports using Google Looker Studio and delivering comprehensive analysis of campaign performance.
• Communicate account performance, trends, and areas of opportunity effectively to clients and Key Account Managers.
• Collaborate within a dynamic team environment and coordinate with other key departments within the organisation.

• Gr.12/School leaving certificate is a minimum requirement
• Marketing Certificate, Diploma/Degree is advantageous.
• Proficiency in website analysis using various online tools is beneficial.
• Experience with Meta and Google is advantageous.
• Social Media PPC/Content Management experience is a bonus.
• Knowledge of SEO is a bonus.
• Completion of Google Search certification is required within the probation period.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for digital marketing, particularly in Search Engine Marketing (SEM).
• Ability to think creatively, identify opportunities, and solve problems.
• Strong attention to detail and adept at multitasking in a fast-paced environment with deadlines.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Willingness to stay updated on industry trends and apply knowledge to achieve client objectives.
• Exhibits high levels of integrity, autonomy, and self-motivation.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of UX and website best practices and their impact on SEM.

As a Paid Search Strategist, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing Google Ads campaigns to meet client objectives. You will work closely with clients and internal teams to create data-driven strategies that increase visibility, traffic, and conversions through Google Ads. Your role will require a deep understanding of Google Ads, including keyword research, audience targeting, bid management, and performance analysis. You will also be expected to stay up-to-date with industry trends and Google Ads updates to ensure optimal campaign performance.

Growth99 ) provides advanced software and digital marketing solutions tailored for aesthetic and elective wellness practices, focusing on enhancing online presence, patient engagement, and operational efficiency. Our comprehensive services include website development, SEO, social media, paid media management, and AI-driven tools to help practices grow and thrive in a competitive market.

Working Hours: 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm SAST (M-F)

Compensation: R40K - R44K/month

** Google Ads Certification (Search, Display, Shopping, YouTube) is required.**

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive Google Ads strategies to drive traffic, conversions, and revenue for clients.
• Perform keyword research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for campaign improvement and expansion.
• Create, manage, and optimize Google Ads campaigns, including search, display, shopping, and YouTube ads.
• Monitor and analyze campaign performance metrics, including CTR, CPC, CPA, ROAS, and quality score, to ensure continuous optimization.
• Manage and adjust bidding strategies, ad copy, and targeting to maximize the performance of each campaign.
• Conduct A/B testing on ad creatives, landing pages, and targeting to improve conversion rates and overall campaign performance.
• Collaborate with the design and content teams to ensure ad creatives and landing pages are aligned with campaign goals and optimized for performance.
• Provide detailed performance reports and insights to clients, translating data into actionable recommendations for ongoing campaign optimization.
• Stay current on Google Ads platform updates, features, and industry trends to ensure campaigns are competitive and effective.
• Manage budgets across multiple campaigns, ensuring cost efficiency while achieving client goals.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to align paid search strategies with broader marketing objectives.
• Work closely with clients to understand their business objectives, provide strategic guidance, and communicate campaign results and insights during regular meetings.
• Assist in preparing and presenting reports and performance updates to clients, highlighting key insights, strategies, and opportunities for growth.
• Contribute to additional projects and initiatives as needed to support overall company goals, including participating in strategic planning sessions, supporting sales teams, and collaborating on integrated digital marketing campaigns.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proven track record of managing successful Google Ads campaigns that drive traffic, conversions, and revenue.
• Strong understanding of all Google Ads formats, including search, display, shopping, and video ads.
• Proficiency with Google Ads tools and platforms, including Google Keyword Planner, Google Analytics, and Google Tag Manager.
• Experience with bid management, audience targeting, and conversion tracking setup.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to optimize campaigns.
• Experience with A/B testing and landing page optimization.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex data and strategies to clients.
• Ability to manage multiple campaigns and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with other paid media platforms (e.g., Bing Ads, Facebook Ads) is a plus.

Job Description:
Key responsibilities:

• Focuses on day-to-day training
• Participates in day-to-day campaign implementation
• Proactively reviews and manages client data to learn and understand the different features of performance on campaigns
• Learn and understand how to track and report on campaign results, gathering data analysis and participates in calls and events when necessary
• Learn how to generate campaign reports and is responsible for pacing, QA and trafficking
• Ask questions, ask for help

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric Certificate
• South African ID
• Computer Skills

The successful candidate will be trained on various digital platforms such as Google, Facebook Business Manager, Twitter, TikTok, DV360, Google Marketing Platform, HR facilitated training.

Work with us:
It's an opportunity to produce career-defining work. Along the way, you'll team up with inspiring colleagues and encounter a richness of clients, cultures and experiences.  We offer exciting challenges, memorable experiences and opportunities to shape your future.

Inclusion and Diversity:
We're proud to be different and that starts with our people. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We won't define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. That's what we care about. So, whether you're joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create equal opportunities for everyone.

Location: Cape Town
Contract Type: Internship Fixed Term Contract
Closing date: 2 November 2025
Location:
Cape Town

Brand:
Amplifi

Time Type:
Full time

Contract Type:
Student/Intern (Fixed Term) (Fixed Term)

Step into the dynamic world of digital marketing with Incubeta as an Account Executive on our Digital Media team. Collaborating with a talented group of digital media enthusiasts, you'll be instrumental in creating and optimising paid search & social campaigns for top global brands, placing relevant, impactful ads in front of the right audiences at the perfect moment. This role promises hands-on experience, early responsibilities, and career progression in a sector that's constantly evolving, with ample support and training to help you grow.

At Incubeta, we foster an environment that values creativity, strategy, and innovation, offering greater freedom and flexibility compared to similar roles elsewhere. From day one, you'll get experience with hands-on work, managing clients, contributing to strategy development, and have the opportunity to work with multiple digital channels as you advance.

Key Responsibilities

• Campaign Management: Run paid search & social campaigns across Google, Microsoft and Meta and a variety of social platforms and receive thorough training to expand into additional channels.
• Account Optimisation: Identify trends, analyse key metrics, and make adjustments to keep accounts performing at their best.
• Client Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing updates and exploring growth opportunities.
• Strategic Development: Drive innovation within accounts and contribute to new client ideas and opportunities.
• Reporting & Analysis: Track and report on performance metrics, translating insights into actionable improvements.

What We're Looking For

• Strong analytical and numerical skills with a strategic, problem-solving mindset.
• Proactive, inquisitive, and eager to learn more about digital marketing.
• Excellent communication skills for teamwork and client interactions.
• A genuine interest in the fast-paced, tech-driven landscape of digital media.
• Up to one year of paid search/ digital marketing experience.

Incubeta Company Values:

• Earn Trust: Focused on maintaining and increasing customer focus, works with the customer in mind earning trust along each step with clients and colleagues
• Help Others Succeed: Makes an active contribution to a joint result (organizational target) or to resolving problems or conflicts. Think in terms of possibilities. Is able to solve issues and problems in a timely and effective manner, working as a team.
• Dare to Lead: Is willing to improve individual performance and stimulate others to act accordingly. Setting the standard and example. Being solution driven.
• Exceed Expectations: Carries out tasks without help from others; takes command of problem situations and aims to achieve more than the basic requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Incubeta is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Application Process:

If you feel you meet the criteria please kindly submit your resume, cover letter, and portfolio of relevant work. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.MPlease take note that if you do not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you should consider your application as unsuccessful.

Executive Search Specialist – Finance & Professional Services

Remote (South America)

Salary: Negotiable + commission per placement

Broadgate (part of Trinnovo Group) is hiring an Executive Search Specialist to support a high-growth, agile professional services group across the UK. You'll partner directly with senior stakeholders and an internal TA function on critical senior appointments across Finance, Tax and Corporate Services.

This role suits a commercially minded headhunter who can source niche skill sets, work volume senior pipelines, and sell the opportunity, not just the role. Expect fast feedback, direct access to hiring managers, and the scope to grow the function long-term.

What you'll do

• Run executive search across Finance/Tax/Professional Services.
• Build market maps, headhunt passive talent, and maintain continuous follow-up.
• Own client processes end-to-end: brief, CV sends, interviews, feedback, close.
• Tell a compelling client growth story and open doors across group brands.

What we're looking for

• Experience in exec search/headhunting or senior-level recruitment.
• Strong research/market-mapping skills and proactive pipeline building.
• High EQ with the confidence to push, challenge and influence.
• Adaptable, quick learner, highly commercial; comfortable with volume delivery.
• Sector knowledge in Finance/Tax/Professional Services is advantageous.

What you'll get

• Competitive base salary + commission per placement
• Live roles from day one with close client alignment and quick feedback
• 20 days' annual leave
• Medical insurance
• Laptop provided and option for a WFH equipment loan
• Eligibility for company-wide Super Incentive trips

About Broadgate & Trinnovo Group

Broadgate specialises in Corporate Governance, Finance, Change and Transformation. As part of Trinnovo Group (a B Corp Certified organisation with award-winning brands in Technology, Finance, and AI & ML), we're recognised for inclusive culture and community networks such as Women in DevOps and Ex-Military Careers.

Interested?

Email or apply directly today.

The purpose of this role is to implement and execute Paid Search campaigns, in line with the agreed strategy, to maintain, develop and exceed client performance targets. Experience in other paid platforms is beneficial.

Job Description:

Key responsibilities:

• Works on multiple, large or complex clients and develops overall strategy and goals for the Performance team
• Provides day to day implementation, optimisation and upload of client campaigns through direct input within Google Ads, Bing.
• Liaises with vendors and third-party reps to maintain and develop relationships and build knowledge of new features and betas
• Interprets performance reports to provide actionable insights and analysis to meet campaign objectives
• Provides accurate client communication that details performance and return on investment via campaign reporting and analysis
• Contributes towards overall Digital recommendations in line with Dentsu performance and client objectives
• Ensures best practice and innovation in all Paid Search activities
• Advise and share information on Dentsu Performance digital Capabilities, communications, and services with the wider organisation (media brands).
• Research solutions and make recommendations to all relevant teams regarding digital innovation
• Ensures best practice, consistency and innovation in all Performance activities
• Ensures the Performance offerings are aligned with clients' objectives and organisation
• Ensures knowledge-sharing across teams and engages in cross-channel strategic planning
• Plans accounts and growth opportunities, working closely with the Media Brands
• Liaises with channel leaders to standardise work output across the Performance disciplines
• Daily updates of Budget Trackers

Client Service

10%

• Day to Day management, relationship and financial health of the account needs to be managed.
• Managing media brand expectations.
• Day to day administration – meeting minutes, agendas and timing plans.
• Deadline and Project management
• Strategy guidance and input in order to drive the business objectives.
• Attending status /other meetings with media brands.
• Ensure monthly reporting and insights sessions take place and that the actionable outcomes are implemented by you and your team.
• Attend key client meetings
• Uphold a positive working culture.
• Represent Dentsu Performance in a professional and positive manner with both internal and external stakeholders and in doing so reflects the values of the Dentsu.

Commercial and service ownership

10%

• Ensuring processes are in place with the rest of the team to deliver streamlined campaign performance and delivery
• Manage overspend and underspend – Track monthly across all clients

• Budget trackers to be updated on a daily basis

• Experience

• 3-5 Years: Mid
• 5 Years +: Senior

Location:

Sandton

Brand:

Amplifi

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

Ready to say goodbye to the boring, traditional 9-5 routine and embrace a dynamic and exciting work environment that puts you in control? This position offers you the flexibility to set your own schedule and complete exciting tasks using an innovative web-based evaluation tool.

A Day in the Life of a Media Search Analyst:

• In this role, you will be doing a comprehensive assessment of diverse task categories, encompassing music, books, podcasts, video, and home pod evaluations spanning various media domains
• Analyzing and evaluating search outcomes for App Store Content and conducting research using online tools to assess and validate query accuracy and intent by applying market expertise in conjunction with provided directives to evaluate the relevance and purpose of task-related information for your specific market.

Join us today and be a key player in our community revolutionizing digital media content

TELUS Digital AI Community

Our global AI Community is a vibrant network of 1 million+ contributors from diverse backgrounds who help our customers collect, enhance, train, translate, and localize content to build better AI models. Become part of our growing community and make an impact supporting the machine learning models of some of the world's largest brands.

Qualification Path:

No previous professional experience is required to apply to this role, however, working on this project will require you to pass the basic requirements and go through a standard assessment process. This is a part-time long-term project and your work will be subject to our standard quality assurance checks during the term of this agreement.

Basic Requirements

• Full Professional Proficiency in
  English
• Being a resident in
  South Africa
  for the last one year and familiarity with current and historical business, media, sport, news, social media, and cultural affairs in
  South Africa
• Having an email address associated with an Apple ID and experience and know-how of Apple products
• Up-to-date familiarity with prevailing trends in applications, music & video with a keen interest in internet research
• Flexibility to work across a diverse set of task types, including news, audio tasks, and relevance
• Daily access to a secure broadband internet connection, computer, and relevant software
• Independent working and the ability to adapt to innovative methodologies and processes with great attention to detail and exceptional communication skills
• While a High School degree or higher certification is preferred, we are open to candidates with exceptional skills and talent.
• Additional Incentives provided throughout the assessment process

Important:
To ensure your application is accepted, please ensure that the email address you use in your application matches that of your primary Apple ID email and that it is active and up to date. Applications with mismatched email addresses will not be considered.

Assessment

In order to be hired into the program, you'll take an open book qualification exam that will determine your suitability for the position and complete ID verification. Our team will provide you with guidelines and learning materials before your qualification exam. You will be required to complete the exam in a specific timeframe but at your convenience.

Equal Opportunity

At TELUS Digital AI, we are proud to offer equal opportunities and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community. All aspects of selection are based on applicants' qualifications, merits, competence, and performance without regard to any characteristic related to diversity.