Senior Performance Marketing Manager

Salary: R 50 000,00 – R 60 000,00 CTC per month (depending on experience)

Location: Johannesburg (in-office)

Bonus: Employees benefit from one of the most generous family-oriented perks in the industry

Overview

An internationally recognised organisation operating across education and youth development is hiring a Senior Performance Marketing Manager to lead digital campaign strategy and execution across global markets. With an established presence on multiple continents, this is a rare opportunity to influence marketing at scale in a business that is ambitious, fast-growing, and values innovation.

This full-time, in-office role is based in either Johannesburg. You will play a key role in driving performance across paid media, search, social, and more. You will also mentor junior marketers and collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to achieve business-critical outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and deliver impactful digital marketing strategies
• Oversee day-to-day management of paid digital campaigns across Google, META, LinkedIn, TikTok, and other platforms
• Drive a test learn and invest approach to constantly improve performance and meet key business goals
• Own campaign performance reporting and ensure alignment with marketing KPIs and business targets
• Lead campaign innovation by staying informed on the evolving performance marketing landscape
• Manage and grow a team of junior performance marketing executives
• Ensure effective communication and alignment across internal stakeholders and external partners
• Oversee campaign budgeting forecasting invoicing reconciliation and follow-up reporting

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in digital marketing with strong exposure to performance channels
• Previous agency experience and comfort working in a fast-paced environment
• Proven success managing multi-channel campaigns across PPC social SEO and display
• Experience working directly with clients or business stakeholders
• Strong analytical mindset and data fluency to guide strategic decisions
• Experience working with global brands and adapting campaigns for regional markets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong presentation abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel Word and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated leadership skills including line management mentoring and training

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful at this time. We thank you for your interest in the role and wish you the best in your career search.

Salt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.