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Junior Performance Marketing Specialist (JB5825)

  • Gauteng
  • Salary: R19 000.00 - R20 000.00 Per Month
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Sectors: Marketing
  • Reference: Junior Performance Marketing Specialist (JB5825)

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Employer: Kontak Recruitment

Junior Performance Marketing Specialist (JB5825)
Location: Rosebank, Johannesburg
Salary: R20 000 per month
Working Arrangement: On-site with flexibility to work remotely one day per week
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
This role is designed for a junior to early-mid performance marketer who wants to deepen hands-on experience across paid media platforms while working under clear senior guidance.
You will support the execution, optimisation, and reporting of paid media campaigns across Meta, Google, and TikTok. Strategy, budgets, and overall direction are established at the senior level; your focus is on learning best practices, maintaining clean accounts, and continually improving performance.
This is a structured role with clear expectations, coaching, and room to grow.
 
What we are looking for:
Experience and qualifications
Some hands-on experience running or supporting paid media campaigns (agency or in-house)
Comfortable working with data, reports, and optimisation recommendations
Meta and/or Google certifications are advantageous
Willingness to learn, follow structured processes, and take feedback
 
Platforms and exposure
You will gain practical experience with:
Meta Ads Manager (Facebook & Instagram)
Google Ads
TikTok Ads Manager
Google Analytics (GA4)

Exposure (training provided where needed) to:
SEMrush and Ahrefs
Screaming Frog (basic technical SEO audits)
Google Search Console
Hotjar
Klaviyo
 
Key Responsibilities
Supporting the setup, optimisation, and day-to-day management of paid media campaigns across Meta Ads, Google Ads, and TikTok Ads
Implementing platform recommendations and best practices as directed
Monitoring key performance indicators such as ROAS, CPA, and CPL, and escalating issues early
Maintaining accurate tracking, naming conventions, and account structure
Preparing regular performance reports and summaries for review
Collaborating with senior team members to implement agreed campaign changes

Performance expectations

Performance is reviewed quarterly with a developmental KPI framework, focused on consistency and improvement rather than full ownership.
Key indicators include:
Maintaining strong platform optimisation and account-quality scores with senior support
Demonstrating month-on-month learning and performance improvement where possible
Submitting reports on time and in the correct format
Maintaining good account hygiene and tracking accuracy
Communicating clearly and flagging risks before they escalate
A quarterly bonus may apply based on overall contribution and progress against expectations.

Please do not apply using scanned CVs; no supporting documentation is required at this point. This will be requested later.
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcome, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.
Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment with the client.
Offer clarity: The Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.

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About Kontak Recruitment

Kontak Recruitment is a Pastel Certified Recruiter which specializes in the recruitment of personnel on all career levels including the placement of temporary, contract as well as permanent staffing. We enjoy the personalized approach with regards to out candidates focusing on their needs and requirements as well as a personalized approach with our clients in delivering an excellent service.

Kontak Recruitment conducts business in an ethical and honest manner.  We aim at building long term relationships that are to the mutual benefit of all parties. We offer a responsible and personalized service to clients and candidates. We encourage an employment environment that provides equal opportunities for all employees. All positions and applications remain confidential protecting the rights and interests of both the client and the candidates.

Our core focus is delivering a staffing solution in the niche fields of Pastel Consultants,finance as well as office support. As part of this service offering we include extensive reference and qualification checks as well as a criminal and credit check. Our focus is quality and we will present the most efficient and integrated ways of satisfying the skills need within the company.

Permanent staff placements – We strive to find the right fit and providing support to client and candidate during the first three months of the employment.

Temporary and Contract placements – We offer immediate access to staff on all levels on a flexible basis. Kontak Recruitment administers the payroll and all statutory returns.

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