Google Media
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R37,000 – R55,500 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Google Ads Media Buyer (Lead Gen & E-commerce)
Location:RemoteType:Full-Time
About the Company
We are a performance-driven digital marketing agency focused on scaling client revenue through paid acquisition. Our team works with a mix of lead generation and e-commerce businesses, leveraging data, testing, and conversion optimization to drive measurable results.
We operate in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment and are looking for a hands-on media buyer who thrives inside ad platforms and is passionate about performance marketing.
The Role
We are looking for aGoogle Ads Media Buyerto manage and optimize paid acquisition campaigns across multiple client accounts.
This is ahighly execution-focused role— you will be in-platform daily, making optimizations, analyzing performance, and driving measurable improvements across campaigns.
The ideal candidate has experience across bothlead generation and e-commerce, understands full-funnel performance, and is comfortable managing multiple accounts simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
* Build, manage, and optimizeGoogle Ads campaigns(Search, Performance Max, Display, YouTube)
* Own campaign performance across multiple accounts, including:Budget allocation and pacingBid strategy optimizationKeyword research and structure
* Budget allocation and pacing
* Bid strategy optimization
* Keyword research and structure
* Monitor and improve key metrics such asCPA, ROAS, CTR, CVR, and LTV
* Conduct ongoingA/B testingacross ad copy, landing pages, and funnel components
* Analyze performance data and identify actionable insights to improve results
* Collaborate with internal teams on:Landing page optimization (CRO)Creative testing and messaging
* Landing page optimization (CRO)
* Creative testing and messaging
* Troubleshoot performance issues and implement solutions quickly
* Maintain clean tracking and attribution using tools likeGA4, GTM, and conversion tracking setups
* Provide clear performance reporting and recommendations
Requirements
* 3–6+ years of hands-on experience managingGoogle Ads campaigns
* Proven experience across:Lead generation (CPA-driven funnels)E-commerce (ROAS-driven campaigns)
* Lead generation (CPA-driven funnels)
* E-commerce (ROAS-driven campaigns)
* Strong understanding of:Campaign structure and scaling strategiesKeyword targeting and search intentPerformance Max and modern Google Ads ecosystem
* Campaign structure and scaling strategies
* Keyword targeting and search intent
* Performance Max and modern Google Ads ecosystem
* Experience managing multiple accounts simultaneously
* Strong analytical skills and comfort working with performance data
* Familiarity with:GA4, Google Tag Manager, conversion trackingLanding pages, funnels, and CRO principles
* GA4, Google Tag Manager, conversion tracking
* Landing pages, funnels, and CRO principles
* Ability to work independently and make data-driven decisions
Nice to Have
* Experience managing$50k+ monthly ad spend
* Exposure to additional platforms (Meta Ads, YouTube, etc.)
* Agency experience working across multiple clients
* Experience with attribution tools (Hyros, Triple Whale, etc.)
What Success Looks Like
* Improved campaign efficiency (lower CPA / higher ROAS)
* Consistent performance growth across accounts
* Strong testing velocity and data-driven decision making
* Ability to manage multiple accounts without performance drop-off
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R37,000/month, this role is competitive with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($2,000/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 622 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →