Job Description
Cape Town – Western Cape – South Africa
- Oversee and guide client performance across a portfolio of campaigns, ensuring delivery against company and client targets.
- Develop tailored optimization strategies, media plans, and audits going beyond standard templates to include unique insights.
- Continually assess client results, proactively identifying opportunities, risks, and strategic improvements.
- Lead case study production for the team, ensuring accuracy and alignment with the companys brand strategy.
- Mentor and coach Account Managers and junior team members, sharing best practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Proactively identify team members strengths and weaknesses, assigning opportunities to maximise performance.
- Ensure the team consistently meets or exceeds targets, addressing underperformance constructively and effectively.
- Promote reflection and learning across the team – encouraging ownership of performance reviews, retrospectives, and process improvements.
- Confidently manage people’s challenges, ensuring a cohesive and collaborative team atmosphere.
- Build and maintain strong, long-term client and partner relationships, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
- Confidently communicate the strategic vision to clients, aligning tactical execution with wider business goals.
- Represent the company at industry events, leveraging your network to strengthen positioning and create opportunities beyond sales.
- Lead business-hosted events and contribute to cross-functional projects with minimal input from senior stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with the tech team on new feature development from briefing through to testing.
- Provide strategic feedback on the platform based on industry changes, client needs, and team experiences.
- Advise on agency tech projects and contribute to implementation plans for new technologies across the wider business.
- Act as a trusted advisor within the business known for your product knowledge, industry insights, and ability to connect ideas across teams.
- Identify new avenues for the sales and product teams based on client and market feedback.
- Advise senior stakeholders on brand positioning and recommend incremental improvements.
- Ensure effective planning, resourcing, and reporting for all team projects, communicating blockers and risks upwards where necessary.
- 5+ Years of hands-on Paid Media experience across Google Ads, Meta Ads, and ideally TikTok Ads or other social platforms.
- 2+ Years of experience managing and developing teams.
- Proven track record of managing a portfolio of clients and delivering performance at or above targets.
- Strong client communication and relationship management skills, with experience leading business reviews and strategic conversations.
- Experience working closely with Tech or Product teams on feature development and implementation.
- Ability to plan, lead, and deliver cross-functional projects with minimal oversight.
- Established industry network, and confidence representing a business externally.
- Advanced skills in Excel/Sheets (or similar) for Data Analysis and Media Planning.
- Fluent English speaker (other languages a bonus).
- A proactive, reflective mindset, with the ability to balance hands-on execution and high-level strategic thinking.
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About Other IT/Computer Jobs in Western Cape
The Western Cape, situated on the south coast of South Africa, is home to a thriving IT industry that offers a diverse range of career opportunities for professionals with expertise in various fields.
The job market in the Western Cape is highly competitive, with many major companies and startups operating in the region. The province’s strategic location, combined with its well-developed infrastructure, makes it an attractive hub for businesses looking to establish themselves in Africa. As a result, there is a high demand for skilled IT professionals who can support the growth of these companies.
The average salary ranges for IT professionals in the Western Cape are as follows: software engineers and developers can expect to earn between R800 000 to R1 200 000 per annum; data scientists and analysts can range from R600 000 to R900 000; cybersecurity specialists can earn anywhere from R500 000 to R800 000; and IT project managers can command salaries ranging from R400 000 to R700 000. These figures are based on industry standards and may vary depending on factors such as experience, qualifications, and company size.
To succeed in an IT career in the Western Cape, professionals need to possess a range of key skills, including programming languages (Java, Python, C++), data structures and algorithms, software development methodologies, cloud computing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), cybersecurity principles, and excellent communication skills. Additionally, knowledge of industry-specific tools and technologies, such as SAP or Oracle, can be highly valued.
Several major companies and industries are actively hiring IT professionals in the Western Cape. For example, tech giants like IBM and Dell have a strong presence in the region, while financial institutions such as Standard Bank and First National Bank also have significant IT departments. The automotive industry is another major sector that employs IT professionals, with companies like Toyota and Volkswagen having operations in the province.
Career growth opportunities are plentiful for IT professionals in the Western Cape, with many companies offering training and development programs to help employees upskill and reskill. With experience, professionals can move into senior roles such as technical lead or manager, or transition into related fields like business analysis or consulting. The region’s entrepreneurial spirit also makes it an ideal location for startups, providing opportunities for IT professionals to launch their own businesses or join innovative companies that are shaping the future of technology.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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