Global Affiliate Growth Lead

The Make it Good Company; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 614,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

The Make it Good Company seeks an accomplished Affiliate Manager to own and scale our affiliate program from Johannesburg. You’ll drive strategy, manage platforms like Awin or Impact, and shape commission models while building strong publisher partnerships.

You’ll own the budget, vet partners for quality and fraud risk, and collaborate with PR to amplify our travel and fintech affiliate ecosystem across global markets. A fast-paced startup mindset helps you thrive here.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience running an affiliate programme on a recognised platform (Awin, Impact, or similar).
• Proven track record of growing an affiliate channel with real, specific detail you can speak to.
• Sharp judgement on vetting partners and spotting fraud risk before it costs the business.
• Comfortable owning a budget and making commercial calls, not just executing a plan.
• Thick-skinned and resilient in a fast-paced, direct-feedback environment.
• Strong communicator, able to build relationships with partners you'll rarely meet in person.

Responsibilities

• Owning affiliate strategy end-to-end and deciding how the programme scales.
• Managing the affiliate platform (Awin or equivalent): commission structures, publisher onboarding, reporting.
• Vetting affiliates and publishers to keep fraudulent or low-quality traffic out of the programme.
• Managing the affiliate budget, including calls on high-value placement deals with major partners.
• Building and maintaining partner relationships globally, not just in South Africa, given the international nature of the product.
• Coordinating with the company's existing PR agency where relevant.

Skills

Affiliate marketing

Platform management

Budget ownership

Partner relationships

Fraud risk assessment

Tools

Awin

Impact

Job description

The Make it Good Company seeks an accomplished Affiliate Manager to own and scale our affiliate program from Johannesburg. You’ll drive strategy, manage platforms like Awin or Impact, and shape commission models while building strong publisher partnerships.

You’ll own the budget, vet partners for quality and fraud risk, and collaborate with PR to amplify our travel and fintech affiliate ecosystem across global markets. A fast-paced startup mindset helps you thrive here.