Hands On Recruitment South Africa has partnered with a leading digital media agency to find an exceptionally talented Senior Paid Media Campaign Manager to join their vibrant and fast-paced Johannesburg office. We’re looking for a confident, driven, and digital-savvy individual who can manage and execute performance-driven campaigns across social media and Google platforms.
You’ll join a small team of specialists who work on well-known, high-impact clients—bringing your strategic thinking, client-facing skills, and passion for digital to the forefront.
Key Responsibilities:
Media planning and paid media strategy development
Campaign setup, implementation, and day-to-day management (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Search, GDN, YouTube)
Constant campaign optimisation for maximum ROI
Keyword research and planning
Data analysis, performance tracking, and client-facing reporting
Google product knowledge, including latest trends, tools, and updates
Client meetings, updates, and communication
Collaboration with cross-functional teams (SEO, content, creative, media planners)
What You’ll Be Doing Day-to-Day:
Create and manage Google Ads campaigns (Search, Display, YouTube)
Conduct ongoing keyword research and campaign analysis
Prepare structured Excel reports and dashboards
Deliver meaningful campaign insights and optimisation recommendations
Build engaging social campaigns on Meta, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.
Optimise landing pages for performance and conversion
Identify new digital opportunities for client growth
Present strategic updates to clients and internal stakeholders
Essential Requirements (Non-Negotiable):
Applicants who do not meet these requirements will not be considered.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a paid media role (preferably agency-side)
Google Ads certified (Search, Display, YouTube essential)
Facebook Blueprint certification
Strong data analysis and Excel reporting skills
Proven experience in client-facing roles
Strong communication and presentation abilities
Strong understanding of SEO principles
Comfortable working with numbers, KPIs, and digital analytics
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Previous experience with large corporate or global clients
Knowledge of SEO tools and practices
Experience managing budgets and forecasting campaign performance
Experience with programmatic platforms
Familiarity with other paid media platforms (TikTok Ads, Pinterest, etc.)
If you fit the above requirements, please send your CV through to liza@handsonrecruitment.co.za