Head of Paid Performance

4 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa The Legends Agency Full time R2 000 000 - R2 500 000 per year


Head of Paid Performance

Location: Remote (South Africa)

Turn budgets into ROI machines. Build campaigns that don't just perform they dominate

Were on the hunt for a performance marketing powerhouse to lead our paid media strategy across Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, and programmatic channels. If you live for the numbers but think like a creative, this role is calling your name.

You will build, scale, and optimize full-funnel paid campaigns that drive real business impact. From tracking scripts and attribution models to ad creatives and team leadership - you will own it all.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years in performance marketing or paid media across platforms.
  • Deep expertise in Google Ads, Meta Ads, and other digital advertising tools.
  • Strong grasp of segmentation, targeting, attribution, and campaign optimization.
  • Analytical mind with hands-on execution chops.
  • Leadership experience with a collaborative mindset.

Bonus: Experience in eCommerce, SaaS, or B2B is a huge plus.

Who we are looking for

  • A data-driven strategist who loves diving into dashboards and brainstorming big ideas.
  • An optimizer obsessed with testing, iterating, and improving.
  • A communicator who builds bridges across departments and keeps everyone aligned.
  • A leader with a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude.
  • A creative-thinker-meets-metrics-junkie who turns insights into impact.

Our Culture

Were a fully remote team of kind, clever, and driven humans. We work hard, laugh louder, and back each other 100%. Collaboration fuels us, and our shared ambition makes magic happen from anywhere in the world.

Ready to own paid performance like a boss?

Apply now and lets scale greatness together.


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