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Performance Marketing Specialist (Google & Meta Ads) – Permanent

How2Apply Talent Network

Johannesburg CBD, Gauteng

Contract

Posted 1 day ago

Contract Marketing & Sales

R24 500 – R31 000/month

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Job Description

Here's a marketing job at a digital agency in Johannesburg CBD where your reports show real results. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

You'll report in Johannesburg CBD. Relocation is not covered for this one. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

What you'll actually do

Present a monthly results report with what to change next.
Set up and tweak Google Ads and Meta ad campaigns within budget.
Run keyword research and on-page SEO fixes on the website.
Track leads, sales and cost per result in GA4 and ad dashboards.
Write captions, blogs and product copy in a clear local voice.
Brief photographers, printers and agencies and check proofs.

You'll need

Good written English with sharp proofreading
At least 2 years of hands-on social or digital marketing
You can read a dashboard and explain what the numbers mean
A portfolio of campaigns, posts or sites you worked on

Nice if you have

WordPress or Shopify experience
Google Ads or GA4 certification

What you get

Performance bonus tied to campaign results
Budget for courses and certifications
Hybrid work with two office days a week
Laptop and data allowance

How to apply for this job

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: a one-page results summary of your best campaign, a link to your online portfolio or social pages you managed plus your marketing qualification.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 7 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Johannesburg CBD; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

Link your portfolio in the first line of your CV; hiring managers click it before reading anything else.
Include one campaign with before-and-after numbers: reach, leads, cost per lead and sales.