Facebook Ads Specialist
Pavago
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Pavago explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. 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
Facebook Ads Specialist
Position Type:Full-Time, RemoteWorking Hours:U.S Business Hours
About the Role
We’re looking for aFacebook Ads Specialistto take ownership of Facebook advertising campaigns from strategy and setup through ongoing optimization. You’ll manage campaign performance, audiences, budgets, testing, and reporting while working closely with the marketing team to improve results.
What You’ll Own
Campaign Planning & Strategy
* Design and build Facebook ad campaigns from the ground up.
* Align targeting, creative direction, and budget allocation with business objectives.
Ad Execution & Management
* Set up, launch, and actively manage Facebook campaigns.
* Monitor delivery, pacing, and performance on an ongoing basis.
Audience Development
* Research, build, and refine audience segments.
* Use custom audiences, lookalikes, and interest-based targeting to improve reach and relevance.
Performance Analysis & Reporting
* Track key metrics across active campaigns.
* Analyze campaign data and identify trends.
* Turn findings into clear recommendations for improving performance.
Creative Collaboration
* Work with the marketing team to brief, review, and iterate on ad creatives and copy.
* Ensure assets are optimized for their placement and campaign objective.
Budget Management
* Manage daily and monthly ad spend responsibly.
* Adjust bids and budgets to meet efficiency targets without overspending.
Testing & Optimization
* Run structured A/B tests across audiences, creatives, and landing page combinations.
* Apply learnings systematically across campaigns.
Required Experience & Skills
* Proven hands-on experience planning and running Facebook ad campaigns, ideally in a marketing agency or similarly fast-moving environment.
* Strong command of Meta Ads Manager, including campaign structure, pixel setup, conversion tracking, and attribution settings.
* Experience managing ad budgets and being accountable for performance results.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret campaign data and identify trends.
* Experience with A/B testing and a disciplined approach to applying campaign learnings.
* Confident communication skills with the ability to present performance updates and recommendations clearly.
What Makes You a Strong Fit
* You take ownership of campaign outcomes from launch through optimization.
* You’re comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
* You communicate proactively and flag issues early.
* You make decisions based on data rather than assumptions or habits.
* You’re detail-oriented while keeping the broader campaign strategy in focus.
What Success Looks Like
* Campaigns are launched with clear targeting, creative direction, and budget strategy.
* Campaign performance is consistently monitored and optimized.
* Ad spend is managed responsibly against performance targets.
* A/B testing generates actionable insights that improve campaign results.
* The marketing team receives clear, useful performance updates and recommendations.
Typical Day
Your day centers on the Focusmediahouse ad accounts. You’ll start by reviewing overnight performance across live campaigns and identifying opportunities for budget adjustments, creative changes, or targeting improvements.
You may then prepare performance reports, brief a designer on a new creative concept, or build the structure for an upcoming campaign. Testing is an ongoing part of the role, including reviewing active experiments, deciding what to scale or cut, and setting up the next round.
Most collaboration happens asynchronously, so strong written communication and clear documentation are important.
Interview Process
* Recruiter Screening
* Client Interview
* Final Selection
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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 — 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.
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About Pavago
Pavago is a company in the design industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 238 open positions on Hirezar. View all Pavago jobs →