Paid Ads & Amazon Ppc Specialist (Office-Based)

SIM2Serve (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel tech company is seeking a Paid Ads & Amazon PPC Specialist based in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will drive advertising performance across Amazon and other digital channels, leveraging their expertise in managing significant ad budgets to enhance conversion rates and sales. Join a dynamic team that values data-driven decision-making and offers growth opportunities within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Room for growth with performance incentives.

Collaborative office culture.

Direct impact on global sales.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of experience with Amazon Ads (Seller or Vendor Central).
• Proven management of large ad budgets (R2 million+/month).
• Strong experience with Google Ads, Facebook/Instagram Ads, or TikTok Ads.

Responsibilities

• Launch, manage and optimise Amazon PPC campaigns.
• Improve ACOS, CTR, and conversion rates across all campaigns.
• Run paid media across Google Ads, Meta Ads, TikTok Ads.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Accountability

Conversion tracking

Budget scaling

Cross-market strategy

Tools

Amazon Ads Manager

Helium 10

Google Ads Manager

Google Analytics

Job description

Paid Ads & Amazon PPC Specialist (Office-Based)

Location: Johannesburg South (Meyersdal)

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: Based on experience (plus performance-based bonuses)

️ Start Date: ASAP

Department: Digital Marketing / Performance Advertising

About Us

At travSIM (operating under the SIM2Serve brand), we help travellers stay connected worldwide through a wide range of SIM and eSIM solutions. We’re growing fast, and we’re now looking for a sharp, data-driven Paid Ads & Amazon PPC Specialist to scale and manage our advertising performance across Amazon and other major digital channels.

Read Before Applying

Do Not Apply If:

·You have not personally managed a combined monthly ad budget of R 2 million or more.

·You cannot provide proof of performance for campaigns you’ve managed.

·You have no experience working across multiple markets (countries and industries).

What You’ll Be Doing

You will take the lead on Amazon PPC strategy and management, while also supporting high-performance campaigns across platforms like Google, Meta (Facebook/Instagram), and TikTok. You must bring a track record of conversion tracking, budget scaling, and cross-market strategy.

Core Responsibilities

·Launch, manage and optimise Amazon PPC campaigns (Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, Sponsored Display)

·Improve ACOS, CTR, and conversion rates across all campaigns

·Run paid media across Google Ads, Meta Ads, Tik Tok Ads, and others

·Conduct keyword and competitor research to align PPC and SEO strategies

·Collaborate with content, design, and product teams to improve ad creatives and landing pages

·Provide detailed performance reporting and data analysis using dashboards and spreadsheets

·Keep up with platform changes, algorithm updates, and trends in paid advertising

Required Skills & Experience

·1-3+ years of experience with Amazon Ads (Seller or Vendor Central)

·Proven management of large ad budgets (R2 million+/month)

·Strong experience with Google Ads, Facebook/Instagram Ads, or TikTok Ads

·Proficient with Amazon Ads Manager, Helium 10, Google Ads Manager

·Confident using analytics tools, tracking setups, and reporting dashboards

·Excellent attention to detail, time management, and accountability

Nice-to-Have (Bonus Skills)

·Shopify and product listing optimisation

·Familiarity with international Amazon marketplaces (UK, Germany etc.)

·Understanding of landing page strategy and conversion rate optimisation (CRO)

·Experience with video ads or UGC-based creatives

·Exposure to Google Analytics (GA4), Ahrefs, SEMrush, or similar

Why Join Us

·Join a fast-moving, high-performance travel tech brand

·See the direct impact of your work on global sales

·Be part of a team that values testing, data, and experimentation

·Work in a collaborative office culture based in Johannesburg South

·Enjoy room to grow, with performance incentives and opportunities to lead