Digital Campaign Coordinator

JVR Software; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 179,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

MSDF Group in East Johannesburg is seeking a Digital Campaign Coordinator intern to provide administrative, operational and hands-on support to the Performance Marketing team. The role offers exposure to Meta, Google, YouTube, TikTok and LinkedIn, with hands-on campaign setup, monitoring and reporting experience.

You will work closely with the Performance Marketing Manager, gaining practical skills in campaign management, tracking, reporting and performance marketing while developing a solid

Qualifications

• 01 year of experience in digital marketing, marketing, media, social media or a related field.
• Previous internship or practical experience will be advantageous.
• Must be fluent in Afrikaans and English.
• Relevant qualification in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Media Studies or a related field, or currently studying towards one.
• Basic understanding of social media and digital advertising.
• An interest in paid media and performance marketing.
• Familiarity with platforms such as Meta, Google, YouTube or TikTok will be advantageous.
• Basic understanding of digital marketing metrics will be advantageous.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets and digital tools.
• Willingness to learn new platforms and technologies.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• The Digital Campaign Coordinator will provide administrative, operational and hands‑on support to the Performance Marketing team in the setup, execution, monitoring and reporting of digital advertising campaigns.
• Assist with campaign setup across platforms like Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads, YouTube Ads, TikTok Ads and LinkedIn Campaign Manager.
• Assist with uploading campaign assets and ensuring naming conventions and budgets are in place.
• Assist with campaign quality control, tracking links and performance reporting.
• Assist with posting, monitoring and documentation of campaigns and dashboards.

Skills

Afrikaans & English fluency

Digital marketing interest

Attention to detail

Strong organisational skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Employer MSDF Group Location East Johannesburg Job type Marketing / advertising / PR Salary R16 000.00 – R19 000.00 Per Month Posted 1 Nov 2026

Role Overview

The Digital Campaign Coordinator will provide administrative, operational and hands‑on support to the Performance Marketing team in the setup, execution, monitoring and reporting of digital advertising campaigns. The role provides an opportunity to gain practical experience across paid digital platforms, including Meta, Google, YouTube, TikTok and LinkedIn, while developing an understanding of campaign management, digital advertising, tracking, reporting and performance marketing. The intern will work closely with the Performance Marketing Manager and wider Marketing team, supporting campaign execution and ensuring that campaigns are accurately set up, properly documented and monitored.

Reports to: Performance Marketing Manager

Key Responsibilities

Campaign Setup & Execution

Assist with the setup of digital advertising campaigns across platforms such as Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads, YouTube Ads, TikTok Ads and LinkedIn Campaign Manager. Assist with uploading campaign assets, including videos, images, carousels, copy, headlines and descriptions. Ensure campaign naming conventions are followed. Assist with setting up campaign details such as audiences, placements, budgets and schedules under guidance. Ensure campaign objectives and settings align with the approved campaign brief. Assist with setting up awareness, traffic, engagement, lead generation, remarketing and video campaigns. Complete campaign setup checklists before campaigns go live. Assist with campaign launches and ensure all required information and assets are in place. Escalate any campaign setup issues to the Performance Marketing Manager.

Campaign Quality Control

Assist with checking campaign links, landing pages, forms and tracking links before launch. Check advertising copy for spelling, grammar and consistency with the approved campaign brief. Check that the correct creative assets have been uploaded. Assist with checking audiences, targeting and exclusions. Check campaign start and end dates and budgets against the approved brief. Ensure campaign assets meet the relevant platform specifications. Assist with identifying errors or missing information before campaigns go live. Escalate any issues or discrepancies to the relevant team member.

Tracking & Reporting Support

Assist with creating and checking UTM tracking links. Assist with basic campaign tracking and monitoring. Pull campaign performance data from digital advertising platforms as required. Assist with preparing weekly and monthly campaign reports. Capture and maintain campaign performance information. Track key campaign metrics such as: Impressions Reach Clicks CTR CPC CPM Video views Leads Engagement Spend. Assist with campaign screenshots and proof‑of‑live documentation. Maintain campaign tracking sheets and reporting documents. Highlight unusual performance trends or issues to the Performance Marketing Manager.

Platform & Campaign Support

Gain practical exposure to platforms including Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads, YouTube Ads, TikTok Ads and LinkedIn Campaign Manager. Assist with keeping campaign dashboards and campaign structures organised. Monitor campaigns and flag issues such as rejected ads, campaigns not spending or significant delivery issues. Assist with audience and remarketing list administration where required. Support the setup of A/B tests under guidance. Assist with monitoring email and WhatsApp campaigns in collaboration with the relevant Marketing teams.

Campaign Monitoring

Assist with routine monitoring of live campaigns. Check campaign delivery and spend against approved budgets. Flag campaigns that are under‑delivering, overspending or experiencing technical issues. Assist with basic campaign adjustments under supervision. Assist with monitoring creative performance and identifying potential creative fatigue. Capture campaign observations and share them with the Performance Marketing Manager. Assist with post‑campaign reporting and documenting key learnings.

Creative & Content Coordination

Work with designers, copywriters, content creators and Marketing team members to gather campaign assets. Check that creative files meet the required platform specifications. Follow up on outstanding creative assets, copy, links and approvals. Assist with ensuring campaign messaging is consistent across platforms. Coordinate minor changes to campaign assets with the relevant team members. Maintain organised folders for campaign assets. Keep records of approved campaign creatives and copy. Assist with adapting campaign assets for different digital platforms.

Administration & Workflow Management

Assist with maintaining campaign timelines and status trackers. Update campaign tracking documents and task management systems. Keep campaign folders and documentation organised. Attend campaign briefing and status meetings where required. Take notes and assist with following up on campaign actions. Assist with ensuring all required approvals are received before campaigns go live. Maintain accurate records of campaign activity. Escalate delays relating to assets, approvals, tracking or campaign setup. Provide general administrative support to the Performance Marketing team.

Experience & Skills

• 01 year of experience in digital marketing, marketing, media, social media or a related field.
• Previous internship or practical experience will be advantageous.
• Must be fluent in Afrikaans and English.
• Relevant qualification in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Media Studies or a related field , or currently studying towards one.
• Basic understanding of social media and digital advertising.
• An interest in paid media and performance marketing.
• Familiarity with platforms such as Meta, Google, YouTube or TikTok will be advantageous.
• Basic understanding of digital marketing metrics will be advantageous.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets and digital tools.
• Willingness to learn new platforms and technologies.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.