Affiliate Manger

Salt; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 725,000 - 837,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt in Cape Town is seeking an analytical Affiliate Manager to own the affiliate lifecycle from onboarding to profitable long-term partnerships. You will monitor ROI, optimize deals, and collaborate with marketing and conversion teams. Travel internationally 2–3 weeks per year is expected for industry conferences, with a hybrid Cape Town in-office schedule.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in online gaming (iGaming).
• Strong Excel pivot tables and data analysis skills.
• Experience with affiliate platforms and tracking is required.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute strategies to onboard and integrate new partners into the ecosystem.
• Negotiate and structure mutually beneficial affiliate deals aligned to KPIs.
• Collaborate with marketing and conversion teams to optimize acquisition funnels.
• Provide detailed monitoring of ROI, conversion rates and retention.
• Optimize existing deals to ensure long-term profitability.
• Foster and maintain high-level relationships with key affiliate partners.
• Present performance summaries and strategic reports to senior management.

Skills

Excel Pivot Tables

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Communication

Tools

ReferOn

MyAffiliates

SEMrush

Ahrefs

VPN Tools

Job description

Salary: R 65 000,00 to R 75 000,00 monthly CTC (depending on experience) Location: Cape Town (hybrid - 3 x per week in-office)

Overview: Join a premier, award-winning agency that sits at the forefront of the global iGaming landscape. We are looking for an analytical and relationship-driven Affiliate Manager to manage high-value partnerships across an international brand portfolio. This isn't just about managing a "black book"; it's about having the agility and technical aptitude to truly add value to a business that prizes innovation and creative problem-solving. In this role, you will take full ownership of the affiliate lifecycle, from onboarding through to profitable, long-term success. If you are a data-savvy professional who thrives on monitoring profitability and making considered, intelligent decisions to maximize ROI, this is your next career move.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Define and execute strategies to efficiently onboard and integrate new partners into the ecosystem.
• Negotiate and structure mutually beneficial deals that align with specific business targets and KPIs.
• Collaborate closely with internal marketing and conversion teams to ensure acquisition funnels are optimized and tested.
• Provide detailed monitoring and reporting on critical metrics, including ROI, conversion rates, and retention.
• Perform ongoing optimization of existing deals to ensure sustainable, long-term profitability.
• Foster and maintain high-level relationships with key affiliate partners.
• Present performance summaries and strategic reports to senior and executive management.

Requirements:

• Industry Experience: 3+ years of experience within the online gaming (iGaming) industry is required.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of MS Excel is essential, specifically the ability to use Pivot Tables and Vlookups for data analysis.
• Tooling: Experience with ReferOn or MyAffiliates is highly advantageous; familiarity with SEMrush, Ahrefs, or VPN tools is a plus.
• Tracking Knowledge: Solid understanding of online tracking, including cookies, postbacks, and dynamic parameters.
• Analytical Mindset: Proven ability to interpret complex data and present it in a meaningful, engaging way to stakeholders.
• Autonomy: A self-sufficient worker who values decisiveness and can prioritize tasks in a complex, fast-moving organization.
• Travel: Ability to travel internationally (approx. 2-3 weeks per year) for industry conferences in locations such as the UK and Spain.

Please note: Only candidates with the relevant experience will be contacted.