Director jobs in South Africa

At Jellyfish, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and inclusive collaboration. We welcome individuals who excel in collaborative, varied teams and value the unique contributions that each person brings to the table.

Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and media and data experts all united to empower our clients along their digital journey. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives fuels our innovation and strategies that challenge the status quo, reinvent media activation, and craft influential stories for our global clients and their customers. Join us in shaping a future where business growth and personal fulfilment go hand in hand.

We are looking for a motivated Programmatic Manager to join our global Paid Media team. Ideal candidates will be able to utilise their existing ad operations, optimisation, and marketing skills and be involved in developing major client accounts, as this area of the business will undergo remarkable investment and growth over the next two years, and the candidate will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact on our success.You'll be reporting to the Senior Programmatic Director

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Optimise campaign performance across programmatic platforms, striving to refine tactics for our clients.
• Develop insights to inform our client's strategies.
• Partner with Business Development to develop strategies for prospective clients.
• Interface with clients through written, phone, and in person communication.
• Collaborate across our teams to create holistic advertiser solutions which span all areas of the digital spectrum.
• Interpret attribution modeling and 3rd party analytics data.
• Engage deal economics, media allocation, and advertiser investment decisions.
• Mentor and educate more junior staff as the business expands.

• 2+ years of experience in Programmatic advertising in an agency environment
• Knowledge of programmatic advertising, specifically real-time bidding, ad formats such as display, video, and CTV, demand site platforms, attribution models, and associated technologies, specifically within the Google Marketing Platform
• Expertise in managing campaigns within DSPs like DV360, Amazon, & The Trade Desk
• Experience with numerical detail, analysis, and using data and market insights to inform decisions and develop business strategies.
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills are essential
• Business writing skills and ability to produce high-quality documents
• Demonstrate a structured way of working, with the ability to cope with competing demands
• Strong interpersonal skills, specifically listening, consulting, and influencing
• Ability to experiment with new methods and technologies to solve complex issues.

Note: We emphasise skills, expertise and behavioural attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team, we invite you to apply today with your resume in English.

Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritise your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs.

Reward: You'll be eligible to join our discretionary annual bonus scheme.

Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am. and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.

Growth, Your Way: Accumulate one paid day each month (2 hours per week) for self-development and access to LinkedIn Learning with unlimited online courses

Family Support: Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers. We also provide £1000 (or equivalent) towards courses for returning primary caregivers to support your transition back into work.

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