Job description

99c is a full-service, integrated advertising agency with offices in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Zambia, and is one of South Africa’s largest independently-owned agencies. Led by founder and managing director Andrew Brand, the agency’s extensive client base includes leading brands such as Shoprite/Checkers, Ackermans, PUMA, Spur Group, and Distell, to name but a few. 

Our Cape Town office is looking for an experienced and ambitious paid media manager to join our forward-thinking and growing team.

Role summary:

Our ideal candidate would be an avid fan of all things digital; especially when it comes to paid media.

The incumbent would primarily manage paid social campaigns on Facebook; Instagram; LinkedIn and Twitter, and will be required to assist across Google channels (search, shopping and display); focus on daily campaign monitoring and media budget coordination; ensure effective campaign optimisation to achieve performance targets; assess, setup and test campaign tracking and provide the best analytical media reporting with insights and recommendations this side of the digital world.

Skills and attributes: 

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Self-starter attitude
• Problem-solver
• Honest
• Analytical
• Team player
• Organised and good with time management

Minimum relevant experience required:

• Google Ads certification
• Google Analytics certification
• At least two years’ experience as a paid media manager/specialist, preferably from an advertising agency environment
• Demonstrated experience with paid media across various platforms
• Experienced in analytics and reporting
• Experience with all aspects of holistic campaign management

Interested candidates must please submit a concise CV and salary expectation. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within three weeks after submitting your application, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. We remain committed to the principles of employment equity.

Posted on 07 Oct 10:29