iGaming Acquisition Lead: Affiliate Growth & Compliance

Initiate International; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading iGaming operator in Johannesburg seeks an Affiliate & Acquisition Specialist. The role involves scaling affiliate acquisition, optimizing performance channels, and ensuring compliance in a competitive market. Candidates should have 2–5 years of experience in affiliate or performance marketing, along with strong negotiation and data analysis skills. This is a high-pressure position aimed at driving profitable growth and taking ownership of player acquisition strategies.

Benefits

Direct ownership of player acquisition performance

Exposure to senior decision-makers

Career-defining role in a competitive industry

Qualifications

• 2–5 years experience in affiliate marketing, acquisition or performance marketing.
• Hands-on experience in iGaming, sports betting or regulated online gaming.
• Strong working knowledge of affiliate platforms.

Responsibilities

• Scale affiliate-driven player acquisition.
• Optimise paid and performance channels.
• Deliver profitable, measurable growth.

Skills

Affiliate marketing

Performance marketing

Data analysis

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant marketing or business qualifications

Tools

Income Access

NetRefer

MyAffiliates

Job description

A leading iGaming operator in Johannesburg seeks an Affiliate & Acquisition Specialist. The role involves scaling affiliate acquisition, optimizing performance channels, and ensuring compliance in a competitive market. Candidates should have 2–5 years of experience in affiliate or performance marketing, along with strong negotiation and data analysis skills. This is a high-pressure position aimed at driving profitable growth and taking ownership of player acquisition strategies.