Lead Digital and Programmatic Campaign Manager, Johannesburg

Who are we: We are a forward-thinking digital media company specialising in programmatic and connected digital advertising. Our focus is on delivering innovative, high-performing campaigns that leverage the latest ad technologies and data-driven insights.

Who are we looking for: Lead Digital and Programmatic Campaign Manager We are seeking a hands‑on, tech‑savvy Lead Digital and Programmatic Campaign Manager to own the delivery, optimisation and evolution of our digital campaigns. The ideal candidate has a strong programmatic or performance media background, is curious about new ad technologies and is motivated to improve workflows, systems and revenue performance.

What will you do:

Lead end-to-end execution of programmatic and digital campaigns across multiple channels

Translate campaign objectives into targeting, buying, pacing and optimisation strategies

Monitor campaign performance, investigate under-performance and implement corrective actions

Manage campaigns across DSPs and programmatic platforms, ensuring accurate trafficking and delivery

Oversee network and campaign performance, ensuring creatives render correctly and issues are resolved quickly

Explore and test new ad tech, platforms, integrations and tools to drive innovation and efficiency

Collaborate on omnichannel campaigns, including mobile retargeting and integrated digital initiatives

Maximise revenue opportunities through technology-led solutions and commercial insights

Deliver clear reporting and actionable insights for campaigns, tracking and measurement

Guide and support ad operations staff, sharing best practices across platforms and workflows

What will you need:

4–6 years’ experience in digital or programmatic advertising

Hands-on experience managing and optimising programmatic campaigns

Strong knowledge of DSPs and digital media platforms

Comfortable with ad technology and systems, with a curious, experimental mindset

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills

Advantageous

Exposure to ad operations, trafficking, QA and delivery verification

Familiarity with mobile re‑targeting or location-based advertising

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