Paid Media Manager

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Octane Marketing Full time

Octane Marketing
is looking for an experienced
Paid Media Manager
to help shape and deliver high-impact digital advertising initiatives as part of our growing team. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution and offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams on meaningful digital work.

You'll play a key role in guiding paid media direction, supporting performance outcomes, and contributing to the development of our digital capability.

What you'll be involved in

  • Supporting the planning and execution of paid media activity with a strong focus on lead generation, conversion, and overall performance outcomes
  • Translating marketing and campaign objectives into effective, practical full-funnel paid media execution
  • Contributing to budget planning and optimisation to improve cost efficiency, lead quality, and campaign performance
  • Driving continuous testing and optimisation across audiences, creative, and messaging to improve conversion and results
  • Monitoring and analysing performance data and contributing to reporting, insights, and optimisation recommendations
  • Working closely with strategists, creatives, and account teams to ensure aligned and cohesive campaign delivery
  • Sharing learnings, insights, and best practices to support continuous improvement and team performance standards

What we're looking for

  • Strong experience in paid media or performance marketing within a fast-moving environment
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and optimise paid media activity at scale
  • A solid understanding of digital platforms, metrics, and optimisation principles
  • Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams
  • Analytical thinking with the ability to translate data into insight
  • A relevant qualification
    or equivalent practical experience
    in marketing, digital, or communications

Additional platform training or certifications are advantageous.

What we offer

  • Competitive remuneration aligned to experience
  • The opportunity to grow within a scaling agency environment
  • Exposure to varied brands and meaningful digital work
  • A collaborative, supportive culture focused on learning and development

Why Octane Marketing?

Octane Marketing is a fast-growing agency within an entrepreneurial group of companies. We're values-driven and believe great work happens when people are trusted, supported, and given room to grow.


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