Affiliate Account Manager – iGaming & Sports Betting

Initiate International; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading player in the iGaming sector in South Africa is seeking an experienced Affiliate Account Manager to drive affiliate growth and manage day-to-day relationships. You'll identify and onboard partners, optimise campaigns, and analyse performance data. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of iGaming experience, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Join a high-energy team where your contributions will have a direct impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year’s experience in iGaming affiliate account management.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Identify and onboard top-performing partners.
• Optimise campaigns for maximum results.
• Manage day-to-day affiliate relationships.

Skills

Affiliate account management

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication in English

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Our client is a leading force in the iGaming industry, operating multiple high-performing online casino brands and delivering innovative, results-driven marketing strategies.

They are now seeking a talented Affiliate Account Manager to join their growing team and take their affiliate partnerships to the next level.

In this role, you will be the driving force behind affiliate growth – identifying and onboarding top-performing partners, optimising campaigns for maximum results, and ensuring affiliates have the tools, support, and incentives they need to succeed.

You will manage day-to-day relationships, deliver creative promotions, and provide actionable insights based on data analysis, all while ensuring strict compliance with industry regulations and responsible gaming standards.

You will be at the centre of performance marketing, developing strategies to grow traffic and revenue, managing commission structures, and keeping a close eye on emerging trends and competitor activity to keep the program ahead of the game.

What we’re looking for

• At least 1 year’s experience in iGaming affiliate account management or affiliate marketing
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills, with a results-driven mindset
• Understanding of Revenue Share and CPA models
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• Organised, target-focused, and able to work with cross-functional teams

It’s a bonus if you have

• Experience in SEO, PPC, or other digital acquisition strategies
• Knowledge of CRM and player retention strategies in iGaming
• Experience in MGA markets and/or with data tools such as PowerBI
• Fluency in additional languages

The ideal candidate

You’re proactive, commercially minded, and always looking for ways to deliver better results. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, are confident building strong professional relationships, and can balance creativity with data-driven decision-making. Above all, you’re motivated by targets and love seeing your work deliver measurable impact.

If you’re ready to join a forward-thinking, high-energy team where your ideas and performance will directly shape success, apply now and bring your affiliate expertise to a business that’s ready to grow with you.