Paid Media Manager
Cape Town | Full-time | Hybrid

Ready to take the reins of big-budget, high-performance campaigns?

We’re on the hunt for a Paid Media powerhouse; someone who can turn clicks into customers, budgets into ROI, and strategy into standout results. If you live and breathe performance marketing and love seeing your work directly impact business growth, this role could be a great match.

In this role, you’ll own the full paid media funnel, crafting strategies, launching campaigns, and optimising performance across Google, YouTube, Meta, TikTok, programmatic DSPs, and direct publisher buys. You’ll partner with creative, product, and data teams to deliver high-converting campaigns that scale.

What you’ll do:

- Lead multi-channel paid media strategy from planning to execution.
- Build, launch, and optimise campaigns that hit acquisition and ROI targets.
- Turn data into action—refining budgets, bids, targeting, and placements daily.
- Partner with creatives to develop assets that convert and meet platform best practices.
- Negotiate with vendors and publishers to maximise value and visibility.
- Report on performance with clear insights and recommendations.
- Stay ahead of trends, tools, and tech to keep campaigns sharp and competitive.
- Work closely with BI and Analytics teams to optimise and report on performance.

What you'll bring:

- 3–5 years hands-on experience running paid media campaigns across Google Ads, Meta, TikTok, and programmatic platforms like DV360 or StackAdapt.
- A track record of driving measurable results - CPA, ROAS, CTR, CPM, LTV are your second language.
- Comfort with both the strategy and the nitty-gritty of campaign optimisation.
- Strong collaboration skills—you work well with creatives, analysts, and product teams alike.
- Data-driven decision-making with a knack for spotting opportunities others miss.

Bonus points for:

- Experience in fast-moving, performance-driven industries like iGaming, fintech, or e-commerce.
- Advanced tracking and attribution knowledge (GTM, conversion APIs).
- Expertise in custom audience targeting and brand safety best practices.

Why you’ll love it...

- Manage significant budgets and campaigns with real impact.
- Enjoy a hybrid/flexible work setup in beautiful Cape Town.
- Access top-tier tools, tech, and training to keep you ahead of the curve.
- Be part of a collaborative, innovation-driven team that celebrates results.

Want To Apply?

If you’re ready to run campaigns that don’t just perform but dominate, we want to hear from you. We're interviewing and shortlisting for this role right now, and expecting to get suitable candidates in for interview quickly. If you're interested, please apply with your up-to-date CV today.