Mid to Senior Programmatic Advertising Consultant

Webrepublic; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital agency in South Africa seeks a Mid to Senior Programmatic Advertising Consultant. In this role, you will manage display, native, audio, and video campaigns, translating media strategy into actionable plans and guiding clients through programmatic advertising. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and 3-4 years of experience in programmatic media buying with a strong attention to detail and a passion for digital marketing. This position offers a flexible hybrid work environment and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Dynamic work environment

Opportunities with leading global brands

Learning from experts in digital marketing

Flat hierarchies

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in programmatic media buying.
• Proficient in campaign-level optimization and reporting.
• Fluent in English, knowledge of German is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Translate media strategy into platform-specific plans.
• Guide clients through the digital landscape.
• Set up, optimize, and troubleshoot campaigns.

Skills

Programmatic media buying

Ad server management

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Higher Certificate, National Diploma, or Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Over the last decade, Webrepublic has grown from an ambitious startup into Switzerland’s leading digital agency. More recently, Webrepublic has launched a subsidiary in South Africa to work hand-in-hand with our HQ in Switzerland. Our team in Cape Town has grown and we are now looking for a Mid to Senior Programmatic Advertising Consultantto expand our local presence into a large-scale operation.

As a Programmatic Advertising Consultant, you'll oversee display, native, audio, and video campaigns for a diverse client portfolio and give it your all to make our clients even more successful in the programmatic world.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Team Manager Media Buying, your duties and responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• translate media strategy into platform-specific plans, accurately evaluating suitable placements and aligning with campaign objectives and audience targeting,
• guide clients through the digital landscape, articulating pros and cons of different buying models, inventory types, and platforms,
• independently and flawlessly set up, optimise, and troubleshoot programmatic campaigns across Display and Video in various platforms (Display & Video 360, Campaign Manager 360, Teads Ads Manager etc.),
• work collaboratively within cross-functional teams, contributing to a positive and solution-focused team culture.

Qualifications and Skills

As an ideal candidate, you must have the following:

• a Higher Certificate, National Diploma, or Bachelor's Degree from a recognised college or university in a relevant field like marketing, communication, business, or related field,
• have at least 3-4 years of relevant work experience in programmatic media buying and ad server management, with a passion for campaign implementation and execution,
• proficient in identifying campaign-level optimisation opportunities, conducting analyses, and generating insightful reports,
• possess an independent and meticulous working style, a strong affinity for numbers and data, and exceptional attention to detail,
• experience in paid Social Media operations or the willingness to develop skills in this field is an advantageous asset,
• fluent in English; knowledge of German is a significant advantage.

What we offer

On our side, we offer...

• a dynamic work environment fostering personal growth and development,
• opportunities to work on exciting projects with leading global brands,
• learning from Subject Matter Experts across all digital marketing disciplines,
• flat hierarchies and short decision paths, being part of a young, dynamic, and international team,
• exposure to disciplines beyond your own skill set,
• a vibrant office space in Cape Town and a flexible work environment (hybrid work),
• a very competitive compensation package.

Are you Interested?

We are looking forward to receiving your online application including your CV and references.

Webrepublic is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We will give preference to previously disadvantaged individuals.