Google Ads Specialist (Paid Media – Performance Marketing)
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 – R74,000 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
Google Ads Specialist (Paid Media – Performance Marketing)
Location:RemoteSchedule:Flexible | Async-Friendly with Optional U.S. OverlapType:Full-Time
About the Company
We are a fast-growing, venture-backed company operating in the e-commerce infrastructure space, helping brands scale through optimized logistics and fulfillment partnerships.
Our marketing engine is already live and generating results. We are now entering a critical growth phase where paid acquisition will be aggressively scaled — particularly across Google Ads — with the goal of increasing monthly spend from ~$15K to $50K–$100K+ while maintaining strong ROI.
This role is amission-critical hirefocused on execution, optimization, and performance.
The Role
We are seeking ahands-on Google Ads Specialistwho lives and breathes paid search.
This is not a strategy-only role. This is for someone who:
* Loves being in the weeds
* Thrives on optimizing campaigns daily
* Obsessively improves performance through testing and iteration
You will take ownership of our Google Ads engine and play a key role in scaling paid acquisition profitably.
There is also optional exposure topaid social (Meta, TikTok), but theprimary focus is Google Ads performance and scaling.
Key Responsibilities
Google Ads Ownership & Execution
* Fully manage and optimize Google Ads campaigns (Search, Display, YouTube as applicable)
* Scale ad spend from ~$15K/month to $50K–$100K+ profitably
* Continuously monitor and improve performance metrics (CPL, CAC, ROAS)
Campaign Optimization & Testing
* Perform deep keyword research and expansion
* Execute advanced negative keyword strategies
* Run structured A/B tests across:Ad copyTargetingBidding strategies
* Ad copy
* Targeting
* Bidding strategies
* Continuously refine campaigns based on performance data
Performance Analysis & Reporting
* Track and analyze campaign performance daily
* Identify trends, inefficiencies, and growth opportunities
* Provide actionable insights to improve ROI
Landing Page & Funnel Optimization (Bonus)
* Collaborate with internal team on landing page improvements
* Suggest CRO improvements based on campaign data
* Support testing initiatives to improve conversion rates
Collaboration with Marketing Team
* Work alongside a 7-person marketing team
* Plug into existing creative workflows (team can support asset creation)
* Focus primarily on technical execution, data, and performance
What We’re Looking For
Core Requirements
* 2–5+ years of hands-on Google Ads experience
* Proven track record managing and scaling paid search budgets ($10K+/month)
* Strong expertise in:Keyword targeting & structureNegative keyword optimizationBid strategiesCampaign structuring
* Keyword targeting & structure
* Negative keyword optimization
* Bid strategies
* Campaign structuring
* Highly analytical and data-driven mindset
* Comfortable working independently and asynchronously
Nice to Have
* Experience with Meta Ads (Facebook/Instagram)
* Exposure to TikTok Ads
* Experience in B2B or e-commerce environments
* Familiarity with:Landing page optimization (CRO)Attribution modelsCRM integrations
* Landing page optimization (CRO)
* Attribution models
* CRM integrations
Who You Are
* Adoer, not just a strategist
* Detail-oriented and performance-obsessed
* Comfortable “owning the numbers”
* Autonomous and proactive
* Excited to scale something meaningful and long-term
Why This Role is Exciting
* Direct impact on revenue growth
* Opportunity to scale ad spend aggressively
* Work with an experienced marketing team and founder
* High ownership and autonomy
* Long-term growth potential as the paid media function expands
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 685 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →