PPC Marketing Strategist ( Remote SA)
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 R46,250 – R64,750 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
Senior Performance Marketing Strategist (PPC)
About the Role:We're looking for a highly analytical and methodicalSenior Performance Marketing Strategistto join our team. This isn't just a PPC manager role; we're seeking a trueperformance engineer—someone with a rigorous, testing-focused mindset who thrives on optimizing every variable.
In this role, you will own the end-to-end strategy, execution, and optimization of our clients' paid media campaigns. Your primary focus will be on driving high-intent, demand-driven leads for home services clients (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) throughGoogle AdsandMeta Ads. You will be responsible for the full funnel, from meticulous account buildouts and data-driven testing to insightful reporting and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
* Campaign Strategy & Ownership:Develop and manage channel strategies with a strong focus onGoogle Search and Performance Max (PMAX). Selectively deploy Meta for retargeting and incremental reach.
* Deep Research & Analysis:Conduct detailed competitive and keyword research specifically tailored to the nuances of home services, including seasonal trends, emergency intent, and local geo-targeting.
* Account Buildouts & Optimization:Architect and launch high-quality, scalable account structures. This includes writing and testing compelling ad copy and assets, managing budgets and bids, and continuously improving key metrics like CPA, CVR, and ROAS.
* Rigorous Testing & Measurement:Implement and QA all conversion tracking (GA4, Google Ads, offline conversions, call tracking). Execute a disciplined testing approach for ad copy, audiences, and bid strategies.
* Reporting & Insights:Build weekly and monthly performance reports that go beyond the numbers, providing clear insights, actionable next steps, and a data-driven narrative.
* Quality Lead Generation:Prioritize search-driven, high-intent leads. Responsibly leverage PMAX with clean feed hygiene and strong audience signals while meticulously separating Local Services Ads (LSAs) data to ensure accurate performance analysis.
* Stakeholder Collaboration:Partner with clients and internal teams to qualify lead quality, close feedback loops, and proactively communicate campaign performance and testing roadmaps.
What We're Looking For:
We are seeking a specialist who understands that"I need this service now"marketing is fundamentally different from B2B SaaS or e-commerce. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience driving direct, profitable growth for consumer-facing services.
Required Qualifications:
* 5+ yearsof hands-on, high-performance PPC experience.
* Proven success in home services is a significant plus.Experience with HVAC, plumbing, or electrical is a great fit. Alternatively, a background in other high-intent, B2C service industries (e.g., dental, legal, medical, or agency experience working with these clients) is highly desirable.
* Deep expertise inGoogle Ads (Search, PMAX). Experience with YouTube is a bonus.
* Strong command of web analytics tools, includingGoogle Analytics 4 (GA4) and Google Tag Manager (GTM).
* Expertise in call tracking platforms like CallRail or similar.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to deliver clear, data-driven reports and stakeholder updates.
* Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills, including the ability to manipulate and analyze large datasets.
* Ability to work in a U.S. time zone overlap (minimum 4 hours) and meet tight deadlines.
* This is a remote position.
* The position is focused on the U.S. market, so experience targeting U.S. clients isrequired.
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 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.
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 614 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →