Junior Campaign Manager (Performance Media)

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing digital agency in Cape Town is seeking a Junior Campaign Manager to assist with paid media campaigns. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience, strong skills in platforms like Meta and Google, and a passion for data analysis. This role offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in a digital or media agency with paid media campaigns.
• Experience with major ad platforms and data analysis.
• Strong skills in Excel and Google Sheets for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with campaign builds across various digital platforms.
• Collect and manage performance data for analysis.
• Build reports and perform campaign quality assurance checks.

Skills

Paid media campaign experience

Excel/Google Sheets skills

Data analysis

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Tools

Meta

Google

TikTok

Pinterest

Smartly

Job description

Junior Campaign Manager (Performance Media)

Launch Your Digital Media Career with a Fast-Growing Cape Town Agency

Cape Town (Hybrid) | R20 000 - R25 000 CTC

About Our Client

This is a fast-growing full-service digital agency with a newly launched division servicing a UK-based partner in the digital media and performance marketing space. Despite their small size, they move fast, think smart, and deliver big. The team is collaborative, data-obsessed, and passionate about digital performance, offering the perfect launchpad for someone looking to grow quickly in their career.

The Role: Junior Campaign Manager (Performance Media)

As a Junior Campaign Manager, you'll play a key role in the delivery of paid media campaigns across digital platforms. From campaign builds to data analysis, reporting, and quality assurance, you'll support the team in ensuring flawless execution. This is a role for someone eager to learn, passionate about performance media, and ready to be hands‑on with both data and platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Bring 1-2 years of experience in a digital or media agency working with paid media campaigns
• Assist with campaign builds across platforms like Meta, Google, TikTok, Pinterest, and Smartly
• Collect, clean, and manage performance data for analysis and reporting
• Build reports and dashboards using Excel or Google Sheets (pivots, formulas, etc.)
• Perform campaign QA checks and ensure accuracy before and after launch
• Help track and troubleshoot campaign performance and flag issues
• Collaborate closely with the performance team to meet deadlines and performance goals
• Maintain clear documentation and structured processes

About You

• 1-2 years' hands‑on experience with paid media campaigns in an agency setting
• Comfortable working in major ad platforms (Meta, Google, TikTok, etc.)
• Excel/Google Sheets skills (pivot tables, formulas, data cleaning)
• Detail‑oriented, reliable, and structured in your approach to work
• Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong communicator and a team player
• Passionate about digital performance, data analysis, and growing your skills in media