Junior Media Buyer (JB6298) Northern Cape

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW:-Kontak Recruitment is actively recruiting for a Junior Media Buyer (JB6298) position in Northern Cape. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Media / Advertising / Branding sector looking to advance their careers.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:-We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile:• Experience Level: 2 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent• Industry Focus: Media / Advertising / Branding• Location Preference: in Northern Cape

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:-The Junior Media Buyer (JB6298) position is an important role within the Media / Advertising / Branding sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS:-This role in Media / Advertising / Branding offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE:-When applying for this Junior Media Buyer (JB6298) position, ensure your CV highlights:• Relevant experience matching the 2 years requirement• Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor• Specific achievements in the Media / Advertising / Branding field• Any certifications or specialized training

🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXT:-The Media / Advertising / Branding sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

Job Title: Junior Media Buyer (JB6298)

Company: Kontak Recruitment

Reference: Junior Media Buyer (JB6298)

Vacancy Details

Employer: Kontak Recruitment

Location: Atlantic Seaboard / City Bowl, Cape Town

Salary: R25 000 – R30 000 CTC per month

Job Type: Permanent

Sectors: Marketing Media

Reference: Junior Media Buyer (JB6298)

Opportunity to advance your career in paid media within renowned international DTC e-commerce pet food brands. This position requires managing and optimising campaigns on Meta, Google, and TikTok while honing your expertise in creative testing, funnel optimisation, and performance analysis using AI-driven marketing techniques.

Minimum Requirements: - Degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field, or relevant experience - Minimum 2 years in paid media, media buying, or performance marketing in DTC or e-commerce sectors - Proficient in Google Ads, Meta Ads, and TikTok Ads - Familiarity with A/B testing and performance optimisation - Experience with AI tools - Comprehensive understanding of performance metrics such as ROAS, CAC, and LTV - Strong organisational and time management skills - Detail-oriented with proficiency in advertising platform interfaces - Ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines efficiently - Collaborative working style with the Performance Marketing Manager and team - Willingness to learn and integrate new AI tools into daily performance marketing tasks - Availability to work within UK-aligned working hours

Duties and Responsibilities

• Initiate and optimise paid advertising campaigns across Meta, Google Ads, and TikTok - Daily monitoring of campaign performance and bid adjustments to meet target metrics - Budget pacing management for optimal monthly spend - Handling audience refreshes and segment adjustments - Identification and resolution of technical issues and performance anomalies in campaigns - Use of performance insights to formulate new advertising strategies and creative testing hypotheses - Development and testing of new advertising variants - Setting up and managing A/B test structures and launching campaign variants as per guidelines - Monitoring creative testing results and identifying successful creatives and performance patterns - Enhancement of full-funnel conversion rates through A/B and multivariate testing - Designing, testing, and scaling high-converting funnels across various brands, markets, and products - Preparation of weekly and monthly performance reports - Tracking KPIs against targets and flagging performance changes or anomalies - Compilation of performance data for review and strategic planning - Identification and escalation of campaign issues to the Performance Marketing Manager - Assistance in troubleshooting campaign performance issues and policy violations - Utilisation of AI for campaign performance data analysis, optimisation opportunities, and reporting insights - Staying current with AI tools relevant to performance marketing

Please do not apply using scanned CVs; no supporting documentation is required at this stage, but it will be requested later.

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