Paid Media Specialist

About 365 Digital

365 Digital is a leading African digital media, ad-tech and commerce solutions company with over 27 years’ experience representing global platforms and supporting brands and agencies across the region.

The business provides performance and branding solutions across platforms such as TikTok, Tinder, Smadex DSP, Criteo and Adwake, helping clients optimise their digital media investment and achieve measurable business results.

The opportunity

365 Digital is looking for a go-getter, independent and performance-driven paid Media Manager / Paid Media Specialist to take ownership of paid digital campaigns from briefing and setup through to optimisation, reporting and post-campaign analysis.

This role is suited to someone who is confident working with campaign data, comfortable managing clients and internal stakeholders, and able to manage multiple campaigns across a portfolio of key accounts in a fast-paced digital media environment.

Key responsibilities

Manage the full paid media campaign lifecycle, including planning, technical setup, optimisation, performance monitoring, reporting and post-campaign analysis.

Translate client briefs into effective campaign strategies and ensure campaigns are set up in line with platform best practice.

Conduct pre-flight checks, monitor campaign pacing and revenue tracking, and proactively troubleshoot delivery or performance issues.

Prepare clear, insight-led campaign reports, including monthly campaign reports and quarterly business reviews where required.

Maintain proactive client communication and provide recommendations that support campaign performance, account growth and client retention.

Stay informed on platform updates, digital trends and product innovation to support relevant, effective and high-performing campaign solutions.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV together with a brief motivation outlining their paid media campaign management experience, platforms managed and examples of campaign performance or client portfolio experience to applynksa@gmail. com' > [email protected]

The closing date for applications is 24 July 2026.

Should you not receive feedback from us within two weeks of submission, please accept that you have unfortunately not been successful on this occasion.

REQUIREMENTS

Key requirements

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in paid media campaign management.

Strong understanding of the paid media landscape, performance marketing and measurable campaign metrics.

Hands-on experience with platforms such as TikTok for Business, Google Analytics, Google Ads, DV360, Meta/Facebook Business Manager, Twitter/X for Business, Snapchat or similar digital advertising platforms.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Strong project management, time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously.

Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to interpret campaign data and translate performance results into clear insights and practical recommendations.

Proactive, accountable and commercially aware, with the confidence to work independently and follow through without constant supervision.

Collaborative team player with creative and strategic thinking, enthusiasm for digital media and a passion for delivering measurable results.