Senior Paid Media & SEO Manager

Job Title: Senior Paid Media & SEO Manager

Location: Hybrid (office in Milnerton, Cape Town)

Type: Full-time

About Barrk Marketing

Hey, we're Barrk Marketing! We're a full-service digital marketing agency that helps brands grow with smart marketing and engaging content. We’re a small but mighty team that loves what we do, and we’re looking for a strategic and results-driven Senior Paid Media & SEO Manager to join us! If you love driving real results through paid ads and SEO, this may be the perfect role for you!

About the Role

We’re on the lookout for a Senior Paid Media & SEO Manager to join our team. This role is perfect for an experienced strategist who thrives on driving measurable growth and balancing the art of paid acquisition with the science of organic search. You’ll take full ownership of our clients' paid media budgets and SEO strategy, translating data into high-performing campaigns. If you’re a sharp analytical thinker, love a mix of technical and strategic challenges, and are excited to elevate our overall digital offering, you’ll fit right in!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Strategising and executing end-to-end Paid Media campaigns across Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn, and other major platforms.
• Account, campaign tracking and reporting dashboard setup.
• Leading comprehensive SEO strategies, including technical audits, keyword research, on-page optimisation, and link-building tactics.
• Managing and optimising ad budgets to maximise ROI/ROAS for a diverse portfolio of B2B and B2C clients.
• Analysing campaign performance data to deliver deep insights, conversion rate optimisation (CRO) recommendations, and high-level reporting.
• Collaborating with our content and design teams to brainstorm and develop high-converting ad creatives and SEO-friendly copy.
• Staying ahead of the curve on industry shifts, algorithm updates, privacy changes, and emerging ad-tech tools.

What We’re Looking For

• 5 + years of proven experience running successful Paid Media and SEO campaigns.
• Expert knowledge of GA4, GTM, Google Ads Manager, Meta Business Suite, platform pixel & conversion API's and industry SEO tools (e.g., SEMrush, Ahrefs, etc).
• Strong analytical skills. You can look at raw data and instantly see the story, trends, and actionable next steps.
• Advanced technical SEO capabilities alongside a solid understanding of how search intent drives user behaviour.
• Ability to independently audit and troubleshoot tracking setups.
• Excellent communication skills. You can explain complex data and strategies to clients and internal teams in a clear, compelling way.
• A strategic leadership. You’re happy to take ownership, mentor junior team members, and champion best practices.
• The ability to oversee multiple client accounts and deadlines like a pro.
• A team player – You’re happy to collaborate and support a small, close-knit team.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Agency experience – You can keep up with an agency’s pace.
• Certifications – Advanced Google Ads, Google Analytics, or HubSpot certifications.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

• Hybrid work setup – We offer flexibility with a mix of in-office and remote work.
• Flexi hours – Work your hours between 7am and 6pm SAST.
• Financial contributions - Towards internet, travel, and your home office setup.
• Work-From-Anywhere Month - Option to be fully remote for a full month to work from anywhere.
• A people-first culture – We’re a close-knit, supportive team that genuinely cares about each other. We foster a warm and friendly environment where everyone has each other’s backs.
• Creativity and collaboration – We value big ideas and encourage creative input from every team member.
• Variety in projects – You’ll work on a diverse range of clients and industries, keeping things fresh and exciting.

How to Apply

If this sounds like your vibe, we’d love to hear from you! Send us your CV, and a short cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit at .

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Pay: From R50 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Are you located in Cape Town, Western Cape?
• Do you 5+ years of experience building and managing paid ad campaigns across Google Ads and Social Media?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Milnerton, Western Cape