Meta Media Buyer - SaaS

Whistle; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Whistle seeks a results-driven Meta Media Buyer to lead paid campaigns for US service businesses. You will build scalable Meta Ads Manager structures, craft creative with Canva/CapCut, and optimize for CPA/CPL while tracking metrics and reporting insights.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in Meta Ads, strong lead-gen experience, and a sharp analytical mindset to translate data into action in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience setting up, managing, and scaling Meta Ads campaigns.
• Strong background running lead generation campaigns for US service-based clients.
• Proficiency in designing and editing ad creatives using Canva and CapCut.

Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and scale lead-gen campaigns within Meta Ads Manager.
• Develop creative strategy and content using Canva/CapCut.
• Continuously optimize ad sets, budgets, bids, and targeting to hit CPA/CPL benchmarks.
• Design and execute A/B tests to improve performance and reduce costs.
• Monitor KPIs (CPL, CPA, CTR, ROAS) and deliver actionable insights.

Skills

Lead generation

Campaign architecture

Performance optimization

A/B testing

Data analysis

Analytical mindset

Tools

Canva

CapCut

Job description

About the Role:

We are seeking a results-driven Meta Media Buyer to lead, manage, and optimize our clients paid advertising campaigns across Meta platforms (Facebook & Instagram). In this role, you will sit at the intersection of media buying strategy, campaign performance analysis, and end-to-end creative production. You will be directly responsible for driving high-quality lead generation campaigns for US service businesses, systematically testing ad creative, and maintaining scalable cost-per-lead targets.

What You'll be Doing:

• Campaign Architecture & Setup: Build, manage, and scale lead generation ad campaigns within Meta Ads Manager, ensuring optimal structure, tracking setup, and audience targeting.
• Creative Strategy & Content Creation: Develop campaign hooks, copy, and visual creative using design and video editing tools such as Canva and CapCut.
• Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize active ad sets, budget allocation, bid strategies, and audience targeting to achieve client CPA and CPL benchmarks.
• A/B Testing & Analysis: Design and execute continuous creative testing roadmaps (hooks, formats, visuals, CTAs) to prevent creative fatigue and lower acquisition costs.
• Data Monitoring & Reporting: Track key performance indicators (CPL, CPA, CTR, ROAS, Thumb-stop Rate) and deliver actionable performance updates and optimization insights.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience: 3 to 5 years of proven hands-on experience setting up, managing, and scaling ad spend on Meta Ads Manager.
• Lead Generation Expertise: Strong background running successful lead generation campaigns specifically tailored for service-based businesses in the US market.
• Creative Tools & Production: Proficiency in designing and editing ad creative using tools like Canva and CapCut.
• Analytical Mindset: Ability to interpret campaign metrics, troubleshoot underperforming ad sets, and translate data into tactical creative and campaign adjustments.

You are welcome to have a look at our website for more information about Whistle: https://www.whistle.ltd/