Paid Ads Manager
Somewhere
πΏπ¦ Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. This role is suited for senior-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa β whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
* Strategy & Execution:Build, manage, and optimize high-performing campaigns across Meta and Google Ads.
* Scaling Growth:Move beyond maintenance to actively scale spend and ROI for existing and new clients.
* Client Management:Act as the face of paid media. You will join client meetings (once onboarded) to present results, take feedback, and advise on strategy.
* Platform Innovation:Use your curiosity to explore and test emerging channels like Reddit (e.g., for beekeeping niches) or Pinterest.
* Reporting & Analysis:Provide detailed reports that account for seasonality and business goals, utilizing AI tools where possible to increase efficiency.
* 5+ years of proven success in Paid Media/Performance Marketing.
* Expert-level knowledge of Meta Ads Manager and Google Ads. Experience with AI tools (e.g., OpenClaw) or cold outreach is a significant plus.
* Exceptional English communication skills. You must be comfortable explaining "the why" behind the data to clients.
* You are nimble, detail-oriented, and possess a "proactive drive." You donβt wait for instructions; you find opportunities to improve.
* Ability to work autonomously while remaining responsive during US Central business hours.
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
Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards β 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 588 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs β