Paid Social Manager (all genders) – Cape Town, SA – 58440753

Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital agency in Cape Town is seeking a Paid Social Manager to oversee and optimize paid social campaigns on various platforms. The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of experience in digital advertising, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage budgets efficiently. The role offers health insurance and 20 days of paid annual leave.

Benefits

Health insurance

20 days paid annual leave

eLearning opportunities

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in paid social advertising.
• Proven track record of managing paid campaigns end-to-end.
• Ability to explain complex data in a client-friendly way.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement paid social strategies.
• Plan, execute, and optimize campaigns across multiple platforms.
• Continuously analyze campaign performance and provide insights.

Skills

Paid social advertising experience

Analytical skills

Budget management

Communication skills

Tools

Meta Business Suite

TikTok Ads Manager

LinkedIn Campaign Manager

Job description

Paid Social Manager (all genders) - Cape Town, SA

About us

Note: To be considered for this role, you’ll need to be a South African citizen or hold a valid work permit.

Serviceplan Group is Europe’s largest independent, partner-led agency group, renowned for its innovative, integrated solutions across strategy, creative, media, and digital communications. With a global presence and more than 5,000 experts in over 30 countries, we help our clients create impactful, future-ready brand experiences. As part of our ongoing growth, our new Cape Town division, Plan.Net CreativeNest South Africa , delivers cutting-edge digital services in UX/UI, real-time 3D asset creation, and social media community management.

We are looking for a skilled and performance-driven Paid Social Manager (all genders) to strengthen our digital team. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and optimizing paid social campaigns across platforms like Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, and others. You will manage client budgets efficiently, develop strategic recommendations, and ensure excellent campaign performance from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement paid social strategies tailored to client goals (performance and branding).
• Plan, execute, and optimize campaigns across Meta (Facebook & Instagram), TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and other relevant platforms.
• Continuously analyze campaign performance and provide data-driven insights and optimizations.
• Work closely with the creative team to develop ad concepts and formats that align with platform best practices.
• Lead reporting processes, including insightful performance reviews and proactive next-step recommendations for clients.
• Stay on top of industry trends, platform updates, and emerging paid social features to bring innovative ideas into the team.
• Manage media budgets responsibly, ensuring the highest possible return on investment.

What You Bring

• 2–4 years of experience in paid social advertising, ideally in an agency setting.
• Proven track record of setting up and managing paid social campaigns end-to-end.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with Ads Managers (Meta Business Suite, TikTok Ads Manager, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, etc.).
• Solid understanding of KPIs and performance marketing goals (CTR, CPA, ROAS, CPM).
• Experience in budget management across multiple accounts and/or clients.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with creative, strategy, and client service teams.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex data in a client-friendly way.
• Bonus: knowledge of Google Analytics, social listening tools, and basic creative asset editing (Canva, Adobe)

What we offer

• Benefit to health insurance deducted from your monthly remuneration
• 20 days (about 3 weeks) paid annual leave, additional paid leave for annual office closure between Christmas and New Years Eve
• Access to Plan.Net Group eLearning opportunities for all employees, ensuring continuous growth and development

Find out more about about us here. We’re excited to learn more about you – apply now and join our growing team!