Paid Advertising & PPC Specialist (Google & Amazon) - Hybrid

SIM2Serve (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel tech brand is seeking a Paid Advertising & PPC Specialist to enhance their digital advertising performance across platforms like Amazon and Google. This is a hybrid role based in Johannesburg South, focusing on strategy, analytics, and high-impact advertising initiatives tailored for international markets.

Benefits

Performance incentives

Opportunities for growth and leadership

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of experience with Amazon and Google Ads.
• Proven management of large ad budgets of R2 million+ per month.
• Strong skills in analytics tools and reporting dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Launch, manage, and optimise Amazon PPC campaigns.
• Drive high-performance campaigns on Google Ads and other platforms.
• Conduct keyword and competitor research to align PPC and SEO strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Google Ads Manager

Amazon Ads Manager

Helium 10

Google Analytics (GA4)

Ahrefs

SEMrush

Job description

Paid Advertising & PPC Specialist (Google & Amazon) (Hybrid)

Location: Johannesburg South (Meyersdal)

Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)

Salary: Based on experience + 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 Advertising & PPC Specialist to scale and manage our advertising performance across Amazon, Google, 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 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.

· Proficiency with Amazon Ads Manager, Helium 10, Google Ads Manager.

· Strong skills in 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

· 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.