Project Manager - Digital Marketing Campaigns

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Hybrid work model

Diverse client portfolio opportunities

Creative and collaborative culture

Professional development and training

Convenient office in Sandton

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a results-oriented Project Manager to lead end-to-end digital marketing campaigns for a diverse client base. You will coordinate cross-functional teams of creatives, strategists, and developers to deliver on brief, timeline, and budget.

The role blends strategic, office-based work at our Sandton headquarters with remote flexibility. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in project management within digital marketing or advertising, excellent communication, and a

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project management experience in digital marketing or advertising.
• Experience in a digital agency or in-house marketing environment.
• Strong understanding of digital channels (SEO, SEM, social media, email marketing, content marketing).
• Familiarity with project management tools (Asana, Trello, Monday.com) and marketing analytics platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or related field.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment, collaborating from the Sandton office and remotely.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end execution of digital marketing campaigns, from briefing and planning to execution and reporting.
• Develop detailed campaign plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with internal teams (creative, strategy, paid media, SEO, web development) to ensure seamless campaign delivery.
• Manage client expectations, providing regular updates on campaign progress, performance and insights.
• Oversee budget tracking and financial reporting for all managed campaigns.
• Identify and mitigate campaign risks and challenges, proposing timely solutions.
• Ensure campaigns are delivered on time, within budget, and meet or exceed client objectives.
• Conduct post-campaign analysis and present key learnings to internal teams and clients.

Skills

Project management

Digital marketing

Communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Asana

Trello

Monday.com

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading digital agency, is seeking a creative and results-oriented Project Manager to lead the execution of complex digital marketing campaigns in Sandton, Gauteng . This role is pivotal in managing cross-functional teams, including creatives, strategists, and developers, to deliver impactful online campaigns across various platforms. You will be responsible for campaign planning, budget management, timeline adherence, and performance tracking to ensure client satisfaction and campaign success. This hybrid position offers a blend of office-based strategic work at our Sandton headquarters and remote flexibility. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of digital marketing channels, campaign management principles, and a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced agency environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end execution of digital marketing campaigns, from briefing and planning to execution and reporting.
• Develop detailed campaign plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with internal teams (creative, strategy, paid media, SEO, web development) to ensure seamless campaign delivery.
• Manage client expectations, providing regular updates on campaign progress, performance and insights.
• Oversee budget tracking and financial reporting for all managed campaigns.
• Identify and mitigate campaign risks and challenges, proposing timely solutions.
• Ensure campaigns are delivered on time, within budget, and meet or exceed client objectives.
• Conduct post-campaign analysis and present key learnings to internal teams and clients.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of project management experience, with a strong focus on digital marketing or advertising campaigns.
• Experience working within a digital agency or in-house marketing department.
• Solid understanding of various digital marketing channels (SEO, SEM, social media, email marketing, content marketing).
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, Monday.com) and marketing analytics platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment, collaborating effectively from the Sandton office and remotely.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work model offering excellent work-life balance and flexibility.
• Opportunity to work with diverse and exciting client portfolios.
• Creative and collaborative agency culture.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Convenient office location in Sandton, Gauteng .