Performance Marketing Specialist (Google & Meta Ads)

How2Apply Talent Network
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Contract
Posted 1 week ago
Contract Marketing & Sales
R23 000 – R30 250/month
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Job Description

Here's a marketing job at a craft beverage brand in Pietermaritzburg where your reports show real results. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

The work is in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

What your day looks like

  • Track leads, sales and cost per result in GA4 and ad dashboards.
  • Reply to comments and DMs, and pass sales enquiries to the right person.
  • Plan a monthly content calendar across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and LinkedIn.
  • Handle opt-ins and unsubscribes so the lists stay POPIA compliant.
  • Design posts and short videos in Canva or Adobe tools.

Must-haves

  • A diploma or degree in marketing, communications or digital media
  • Comfortable juggling several deadlines in a week
  • Good written English with sharp proofreading
  • You can read a dashboard and explain what the numbers mean
  • Hands-on with Meta Business Suite and Google Ads
  • A portfolio of campaigns, posts or sites you worked on

Extra points for

  • WordPress or Shopify experience
  • Basic video editing in CapCut or Premiere
  • Photography skills for product shoots

What you get

  • Performance bonus tied to campaign results
  • Hybrid work with two office days a week
  • Laptop and data allowance

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: a one-page results summary of your best campaign plus your marketing qualification.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 7 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Pietermaritzburg.

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Tips to get shortlisted

  • Tailor two sample posts to the brand you are applying to and attach them; it gets you noticed quickly.
  • Link your portfolio in the first line of your CV; hiring managers click it before reading anything else.

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Job details
SalaryR23 000 – R30 250/month
Job TypeContract
LocationPietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryMarketing & Sales
Experience5+ years
Posted21 September 2026
Closing Date28 October 2026
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