Senior Programmatic Specialist

JVR Software; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

JVR Software in South Africa seeks an experienced programmatic media specialist to lead demand-side platform campaigns across DV360, The Trade Desk and StackAdapt.

You will develop audience strategies, manage cross-channel campaigns (display, video, CTV, native and audio), and ensure brand safety while optimizing performance across African markets. Agency background and multi-hat flexibility are essential; ed-tech exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years in programmatic, with hands-on DSP experience.
• Agency or trading desk background.
• Experience in African markets is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage demand-side platforms such as DV360, The Trade Desk or StackAdapt.
• Develop audience and data strategy.
• Run display, video, connected TV, native and audio campaigns.
• Manage brand safety, viewability and ad fraud.
• Manage programmatic partners.
• Measure incrementality.
• Report performance across markets in Africa and India.

Skills

Programmatic advertising

DSP experience

Campaign management

Tools

DV360

The Trade Desk

StackAdapt

Job description

Key responsibilities

• Set up and manage demand-side platforms such as DV360, The Trade Desk or StackAdapt.
• Develop audience and data strategy.
• Run display, video, connected TV, native and audio campaigns.
• Manage brand safety, viewability and ad fraud.
• Manage programmatic partners.
• Measure incrementality.
• Report performance across markets in Africa and India.

Requirements

• 5 to 8 years in programmatic, with hands-on DSP experience.
• Agency or trading desk background.
• Experience in African markets is an advantage.

Ideal candidate

• Agency experience and comfort wearing multiple hats are essential.
• Experience in higher education or ed-tech is an advantage.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.