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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