Head of Growth Marketing - PPC & SEO (Remote, Agency)

Blacksmith Agency LLC; Stellenbosch; Remote; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacksmith Agency seeks a VP of Growth Marketing to lead the PPC and SEO department. You will own channel strategy, manage the PPC and SEO strategists, and be the client-facing owner for performance.

You will define quality standards, audits, and reporting while ensuring accountable, transparent results. You will also shape budget allocation, set expectations with sales about what can be credibly delivered, and plan hiring for the department within a quarter.

Qualifications

• 7+ years across paid media and SEO.
• Experience owning channel strategy and department performance.
• Comfortable being client-facing owner when accounts underperform.
• Agency experience carrying many accounts simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Own channel strategy for PPC and SEO and guide strategists.
• Set quality standards, audits, reporting, and accountability.
• Own client results and ensure transparent, accurate reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Client-facing

People management

Cross-channel strategy

Budget allocation

Agency leadership

Tools

Google Ads

GA4

Search Console

Meta Ads

Microsoft Ads

Job description

Blacksmith Agency seeks a VP of Growth Marketing to lead the PPC and SEO department. You will own channel strategy, manage the PPC and SEO strategists, and be the client-facing owner for performance.

You will define quality standards, audits, and reporting while ensuring accountable, transparent results. You will also shape budget allocation, set expectations with sales about what can be credibly delivered, and plan hiring for the department within a quarter.