🇿🇦 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

Job Title: Media Buyer — Google & Meta AdsEmployment Type: Full-Time, Independant ContractorCompensation:$2000–$3,000 USD/month (Commensurate with experience)Location: Remote - Open to candidates in South Africa, Latin America, or the PhilippinesWorking Hours:9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday through FridayIndustry:Healthcare / Chiropractic services

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Media Buyer who can take ownership of paid advertising across Google Ads and Meta Ads. This is not a role for someone who needs extensive training or step-by-step direction. We are looking for amid-to-seniorlevel professional who can hit the ground running, independently analyze campaign performance, identify problems, test solutions, and make informed recommendations. The ideal candidate will be comfortable taking ownership of the advertising function and guiding the business on what is working, what isn't, and what should happen next.

What You'll Do
* Manage and monitor Google Ads and Meta Ads campaigns on a daily basis.
* Monitor campaign performance, budgets, conversions, and key performance indicators.
* Analyze advertising data to identify trends, opportunities, and underperforming campaigns.
* Test different ads, headlines, audiences, creative concepts, messaging, and campaign structures.
* Identify what is and isn't working and explain why.
* Optimize campaigns based on performance data and recommend which should be scaled, adjusted, paused, or replaced.
* Troubleshoot underperforming campaigns.
* Continuously look for opportunities to improve lead generation and advertising efficiency.
* Communicate campaign performance and recommendations clearly to the business.
* Take ownership of paid-media strategy rather than simply executing instructions.
Required Experience & Skills
* Mid-to-senior level paid media experience.
* Strong hands-on experience with Google Ads and Meta Ads.
* Proven understanding of campaign testing and optimization.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret campaign data and translate it into actionable decisions.
* Ability to independently diagnose campaign performance issues (e.g., campaign structure, targeting, ad copy, landing-page alignment, conversion tracking).
* Strong understanding of performance marketing principles.
* Ability to work independently with minimal handholding.
* Strong written and verbal English communication.
* Proficiency in Google Ads and Meta Ads

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 828 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →