Paid Social Hacker (Social Media/Paid Ads Manager) (Remote)
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 – R499,500 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
Paid Social HackerFull-Time | Remote / Wherever You Do Your Best Work
About the RoleWe are the world's first unbleached diaper company, harnessing the power of fungi to help solve the global plastic crisis. Founded by a serial entrepreneur behind multiple successful consumer brands, we’re a fast-moving, mission-driven CPG company on a mission to change the way the world thinks about diapers — for baby, parent, and planet.
We’re growing fast and need a paid media rockstar to help us scale.
Who We're Looking ForWe’re a scrappy, fast-moving startup and need a paid media wizard who can take creative and turn it into revenue — fast. You won’t have a huge team behind you. You’ll have great assets, a real budget, and full ownership to go build something.
If you’ve ever refreshed your ad dashboard at midnight because you were too excited about a campaign to sleep, keep reading.
What You'll Actually Do
Paid Social
* Launch and scale paid campaigns across Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, YouTube — wherever customers are scrolling
Launch and scale paid campaigns across Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, YouTube — wherever customers are scrolling
* Adapt creative assets into all formats, specs, and placements required by each platform
Adapt creative assets into all formats, specs, and placements required by each platform
* Build audiences from scratch — lookalikes, retargeting, interest stacks — and continuously test
Build audiences from scratch — lookalikes, retargeting, interest stacks — and continuously test
* Kill what isn’t working. Double down on what is. Repeat.
Kill what isn’t working. Double down on what is. Repeat.
* Run constant A/B tests across creative, copy, hooks, CTAs, and landing pages
Run constant A/B tests across creative, copy, hooks, CTAs, and landing pages
* Own the budget and performance metrics (ROAS, CPA, CTR)
Own the budget and performance metrics (ROAS, CPA, CTR)
* Provide clear, data-backed direction to the creative team
Provide clear, data-backed direction to the creative team
* Stay ahead of platform changes and trends
Stay ahead of platform changes and trends
Google Ecosystem
* Build, manage, and scale campaigns across Google Ads (Performance Max, Shopping, Search, Display)
Build, manage, and scale campaigns across Google Ads (Performance Max, Shopping, Search, Display)
* Own keyword strategy, bid management, and targeting
Own keyword strategy, bid management, and targeting
* Manage and optimize Google Merchant Center feeds
Manage and optimize Google Merchant Center feeds
* Use GA4 for deep performance analysis and attribution
Use GA4 for deep performance analysis and attribution
TikTok Shop
* Own and grow TikTok Shop presence, including listings, affiliates, and shoppable content
Own and grow TikTok Shop presence, including listings, affiliates, and shoppable content
* Translate trends into paid growth opportunities
Translate trends into paid growth opportunities
Data & Analytics
* Build and maintain performance dashboards
Build and maintain performance dashboards
* Analyze campaign data and drive continuous optimization
Analyze campaign data and drive continuous optimization
* Own CAC, ROAS, LTV, and subscription KPIs
Own CAC, ROAS, LTV, and subscription KPIs
* Run structured testing frameworks
Run structured testing frameworks
* Manage attribution and evaluate tools like Triple Whale vs. Northbeam
Manage attribution and evaluate tools like Triple Whale vs. Northbeam
You Might Be Our Person If…
* You have 3–5+ years running paid media for a fast-growing DTC or CPG brand with proven results
You have 3–5+ years running paid media for a fast-growing DTC or CPG brand with proven results
* You know Meta Ads Manager inside out and have experience with TikTok Ads, Pinterest, and YouTube
You know Meta Ads Manager inside out and have experience with TikTok Ads, Pinterest, and YouTube
* You have strong Google Ads experience (PMax, Shopping, Search)
You have strong Google Ads experience (PMax, Shopping, Search)
* You can jump into tools like CapCut or Canva to test ideas quickly
You can jump into tools like CapCut or Canva to test ideas quickly
* You’ve managed and scaled meaningful ad budgets profitably
You’ve managed and scaled meaningful ad budgets profitably
* You understand subscription models and LTV-driven growth
You understand subscription models and LTV-driven growth
* You thrive in fast-paced environments with full ownership
You thrive in fast-paced environments with full ownership
* You’re highly data-driven and can tell stories through numbers
You’re highly data-driven and can tell stories through numbers
Bonus Points 🍄
* Experience with Amazon Ads or DSP
Experience with Amazon Ads or DSP
* Familiarity with Snapchat, CTV, or programmatic
Familiarity with Snapchat, CTV, or programmatic
* Experience with affiliate or influencer amplification
Experience with affiliate or influencer amplification
* Built and scaled a paid media program from scratch
Built and scaled a paid media program from scrat
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 600 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →