Johannesburg: Digital Ad Ops Executive posted by Ad Talent Africa

Who We Are:
We are a forward-thinking organisation committed to delivering high-impact digital campaigns across retail and programmatic media. Our work is driven by precision, collaboration and measurable results, ensuring clients achieve their business objectives through effective digital advertising solutions.

Who We Are Looking For:
A detail-oriented and proactive Digital Ad Ops Executive with hands-on experience in campaign trafficking, optimisation and reporting. The ideal candidate will be curious, organised and comfortable managing multiple campaigns while ensuring quality control and performance monitoring. This is a junior-level operational role for someone looking to build a career in digital ad operations within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

What You Will Do:

• Schedule, traffic and launch programmatic and direct ad campaigns

• Manage the creative submission process, ensuring timely receipt and quality checks

• Execute campaigns using platforms such as Osmos, Criteo DSP, Adobe CDP and other relevant systems

• Monitor campaign delivery metrics and implement optimisation strategies

• Collaborate with Sales, Campaign Operations and client teams to ensure smooth campaign execution

• Provide inventory figures and performance reporting using Excel and Power BI

What You Will Need:

• A Level qualification or equivalent

• 1+ year of experience in digital ad operations, campaign trafficking, or digital marketing support within an agency or retail environment

• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, with strong attention to detail

• Curious mindset, proactive approach and eagerness to learn

• Excellent organisational, collaboration and communication skills

• Analytical thinker with the ability to troubleshoot and optimise campaigns