Regional Media Strategy Lead — Sub-Saharan Africa

inDrive; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global Talent Exchange Program

Mentoring and learning programs

International collaboration

Employee development and volunteering

Job summary

inDrive is seeking a Senior Media Manager to lead regional media strategy and execution across Southern and Central Africa. You will own multi-market budgets, optimize performance across channels, and drive measurable ROI for brand and performance campaigns.

You will lead agency partnerships, oversee governance, and mentor regional media teams to maintain high standards. This role demands strategic vision and strong stakeholder management in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to formulate and execute regional media strategy.
• Experience managing multi-market media budgets and ROI.
• Strong leadership of cross-functional teams and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional media strategy and execution for Southern & Central Africa.
• Own multi-market media budgets and optimize channel performance.
• Mentor media specialists and drive governance across markets.

Skills

Media strategy

Budget management

Agency management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Media planning tools

Job description

inDrive is seeking a Senior Media Manager to lead regional media strategy and execution across Southern and Central Africa. You will own multi-market budgets, optimize performance across channels, and drive measurable ROI for brand and performance campaigns.

You will lead agency partnerships, oversee governance, and mentor regional media teams to maintain high standards. This role demands strategic vision and strong stakeholder management in a dynamic market.