Paid Advertising & Ppc Specialist (Google & Amazon)

Sim2Serve (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing digital marketing agency in Johannesburg South is seeking a Paid Advertising & PPC Specialist to manage and optimise campaigns across Amazon and Google Ads. The role requires at least 1-3 years of experience with substantial ad budgets and a focus on data-driven performance. Join a fast-paced team that values innovation and direct impact on sales.

Benefits

Performance incentives

Growth and leadership opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of experience with Amazon Ads and Google Ads.
• Proven management of large ad budgets (R2 million+ per month).
• Strong hands-on experience with Google Ads, Meta Ads, or TikTok Ads.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Amazon Ads management

Google Ads management

PPC strategy

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Tools

Amazon Ads Manager

Google Ads Manager

Helium 10

Job description

Paid Advertising & PPC Specialist (Google & Amazon)

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• ??This position is only open to South African citizens currently living in South Africa??

Location : Johannesburg South, Meyersdal (Applicants must be South African citizens currently living in South Africa)

Salary : Based on experience + performance-based bonuses

Department : Digital Marketing / Performance Advertising

About Us

AttravSIM (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 Advertising & PPC Specialist to scale and manage our advertising performance across Amazon, Google, and other major digital channels.

Read Before Applying

You are not a South African citizen currently living in South Africa.

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 driving high-performance campaigns on Google Ads, Meta (Facebook / Instagram), TikTok, and other channels.

You must bring a proven 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 campaigns on Google Ads, Meta Ads, Tik Tok Ads, and other relevant platforms.
• 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) and Google Ads.
• Proven management of large ad budgets (R2 million+ per month).
• Strong hands-on experience with Google Ads, Meta Ads (Facebook / Instagram), or TikTok Ads.
• Proficient with Amazon Ads Manager, Helium 10, Google Ads Manager.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and accountability.

Nice-to-Have (Bonus Skills)

• Shopify and product listing optimisation.
• Familiarity within 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

• Be part of a fast-moving, high-performance travel tech brand.
• See the direct impact of your work on global sales.
• Work in a team that values data, testing, and experimentation.
• Join a collaborative hybrid team culture based in Johannesburg South.
• Enjoy performance incentives and opportunities to grow and lead.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Marketing and Sales

Industries

Media and Telecommunications

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