Growth Architect: Performance Strategy Lead

WPP Media Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP Media Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa, seeks a Performance Strategy Lead to drive measurable growth through biddable and performance marketing strategies across search, paid social and programmatic display. You will lead a multidisciplinary team and partner with the client to rebuild confidence in digital offerings and strategy.

The role focuses on conversion, revenue growth, efficiency and ongoing optimisation through structured test‑and‑learn frameworks, aligning with senior

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage senior stakeholders and rebuild client trust.
• Experience implementing and optimizing digital performance strategies.
• Deep expertise across search, social, and programmatic channels.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team across search, paid social and programmatic display.
• Act as a trusted client advisor to understand business goals and guide implementation.
• Define and drive performance KPIs aligned to revenue and ROAS targets.
• Design and optimise cross‑channel activation frameworks and reporting.
• Oversee testing, learn agendas, and translate results into strategic actions.

Skills

Client facing

Stakeholder mgmt

Performance channels

Analytics mindset

Experimentation

Job description

WPP Media Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa, seeks a Performance Strategy Lead to drive measurable growth through biddable and performance marketing strategies across search, paid social and programmatic display. You will lead a multidisciplinary team and partner with the client to rebuild confidence in digital offerings and strategy.

The role focuses on conversion, revenue growth, efficiency and ongoing optimisation through structured test‑and‑learn frameworks, aligning with senior