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    Paid Media Specialist

    Remuneration:negotiable 
    Location:Durban, Kwa Zulu Natal
    Remote work:Some remote work allowed
    Job level:Junior/Mid
    Type:Permanent
    Company:Rainmaker Marketing

    We are looking for a performance-driven Paid Media Specialist focused on lead generation across Meta and Google Ads.

    This role is centred on generating high-quality leads at an efficient cost, not just running ads. The ideal candidate understands full-funnel thinking, from ad click through to lead quality, and can optimise campaigns based on real business outcomes.

    Key responsibilities

    Campaign management
    • Plan, launch, and manage campaigns across:
      • Meta Ads (Facebook and Instagram)
      • Google Ads (search, display, YouTube)

    Performance optimisation
    • Optimise campaigns daily with a focus on:
      • Cost per lead (CPL)
      • Cost per acquisition (CPA)
      • Lead quality (not just volume)
    Strategy and execution
    • Build and manage:
      • Meta audience strategies (cold, warm, retargeting)
      • Google keyword strategies based on search intent
      • Retargeting funnels across both platforms
    Testing and improvement
    • Execute structured testing across:
      • Ad creatives and messaging angles
      • Audience segments and targeting strategies
      • Campaign structures and bidding approaches
    Collaboration
    • Work with creative teams to improve:
      • Ad relevance
      • Conversion-focused messaging
      • Funnel alignment
    Performance analysis
    • Analyse performance beyond platform metrics:
      • Lead quality feedback
      • Conversion rates post-lead (where available)
      • Funnel drop-off points
    Tracking and attribution
    • Ensure accurate tracking setup:
      • Meta pixel and conversion API
      • Google tag / GA4 event tracking
    Growth and scaling
    • Identify opportunities to:
      • Reduce CPL
      • Improve lead quality
      • Scale campaigns sustainably
    Requirements
    • 2–5+ years experience running lead generation campaigns on:
      • Meta Ads
      • Google Ads
    • Strong understanding of:
      • Lead generation funnels
      • Customer intent (especially on search)
      • Retargeting strategies
    • Hands-on experience with:
      • Conversion tracking (GA4, pixels, events)
      • Campaign budget allocation and scaling
    • Ability to interpret data and make optimisation decisions based on outcomes (not vanity metrics)

    Nice to have
    • Experience with Conversion API (Meta)
    • Experience with YouTube Ads
    • Basic CRO and landing page optimisation knowledge
    KPIs / success metrics
    • Cost per lead (CPL)
    • Cost per acquisition (CPA)
    • Lead quality (conversion rate from lead → sale / qualified opportunity)
    • Funnel conversion rates
    • Campaign scalability and efficiency

    Soft skills
    • Analytical and problem-solving mindset
    • Outcome-focused (not platform-focused
    • Proactive and self-managed
    • Clear communicator with the ability to explain performance insights


    Posted on 23 Mar 12:56, Closing date 22 May

    Apply by email

    Shantal Rampul
    shantal@rainmakermarketing.co.za

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