🇿🇦 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 R46,250 – R55,500 ZAR. This role is suited for senior-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

Performance / Digital Marketing Manager

Salary:$2,500 – $3,500 USD/monthSchedule:Full-time | U.S. business hoursLocation:RemoteType of Contract:Independent Contractor

About the Company

A fast-growing home services company based in the U.S., specializing in stairlift installations and expanding into the home elevator market. Since its acquisition less than two years ago, the company has achieved rapid growth—tripling revenue to approximately $1.58M and targeting continued expansion to $2–2.5M.

Marketing has played a critical role in this success, and the company is now transitioning from a full-service agency model to building a high-performing in-house marketing team.

Role Overview

We are seeking aPerformance / Digital Marketing Managerto take full ownership of paid acquisition channels and drive measurable growth. This is a high-impact role suited for someone who can deliveragency-level results independentlywhile optimizing performance across multiple platforms.

Key Responsibilities

1. Paid Media Management
* Manage and optimize campaigns across Google Ads, Facebook/Meta Ads, and Bing Ads
* Oversee monthly ad spend (~$5K–$10K+) and scale performance efficiently
2. Performance Analysis & Strategy
* Analyze campaign data and translate insights into actionable strategies
* Continuously test and optimize campaigns to improve ROI
3. Creative & Asset Development
* Design and produce marketing assets (ads, creatives, brochures, etc.)
* Ensure all materials align with brand and conversion goals
4. Cross-Channel Collaboration
* Work closely with SEO and website functions for an integrated marketing strategy
* Align paid campaigns with organic growth initiatives
5. Vendor & Task Management
* Outsource tasks when needed while maintaining high-quality standards
* Ensure all deliverables meet performance expectations

Success Metrics
* Consistent improvement in ROI and cost-per-lead
* Scalable and profitable paid acquisition channels
* High-quality creative assets that drive conversions
* Strong alignment between paid, SEO, and website performance

Tips for South African Applicants

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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.

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Salary in Context

At R46,250/month, this role is competitive with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($2,500/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

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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.

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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 613 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →