Cape Town: Dynamic Paid Search Account Executive

Incubeta Group

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Incubeta Group is seeking an Account Executive to support day-to-day optimisation, management, and delivery of paid search campaigns across client accounts. You will work hands-on in Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, ensuring campaigns are well-structured and optimised to drive strong performance.

The role offers exposure to diverse industries, opportunities to learn, and a clear path toward a Senior Account Executive position within a collaborative digital media team.

Qualifications

  • Some exposure to paid search campaigns (Google Ads and/or Microsoft Ads).
  • Basic understanding of paid search principles and campaign structure.
  • Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
  • Comfortable working with data and reporting.
  • Good communication skills and a proactive attitude.
  • Interest in digital marketing, automation, and performance media.
  • Desire to grow into a more senior paid search role.

Responsibilities

  • Support day-to-day communication with clients on paid search performance.
  • Assist in building and managing paid search campaigns across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads.
  • Monitor campaign performance and highlight key trends or issues.
  • Assist daily optimisations including keyword updates, ad copy changes, and budget adjustments.
  • Work with senior team members to ensure campaigns are performing against KPIs.

Skills

Paid search exposure
Attention to detail
Data interpretation
Proactive communication

Tools

Google Ads
Microsoft Ads

Job description

Incubeta Group is seeking an Account Executive to support day-to-day optimisation, management, and delivery of paid search campaigns across client accounts. You will work hands-on in Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, ensuring campaigns are well-structured and optimised to drive strong performance.

The role offers exposure to diverse industries, opportunities to learn, and a clear path toward a Senior Account Executive position within a collaborative digital media team.

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