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Drake International South Africa

Social & Paid Media Specialist

Drake International South Africa

  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Specialist position
  • Cape Town
  • Posted 15 Oct 2025 by Drake International South Africa
  • Expires in 34 days
  • Job 2624827 - Ref 697924237433882
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About the position

Location: Richmond Park
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: R30 000 - R35 000



Job Purpose:



We're looking for a hands-on, performance-driven Social & Paid Media Specialist to lead full-funnel campaign execution across Google, Meta, and LinkedIn. This dynamic role supports two impactful brands:

  • 60% focus on B2B lead generation for Aramex, targeting qualified business leads.
  • 40% focus on consumer acquisition for Shop & Ship, driving growth in cross-border eCommerce.
This is a unique opportunity to work across diverse audiences and objectives, blending strategic thinking with tactical execution.



Key Responsibilities:



Social Media Management

  • Develop and implement content strategies across platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.).
  • Create and schedule engaging posts, stories, and reels.
  • Monitor social media channels for trends, engagement, and feedback.
  • Respond to comments and messages in a timely and professional manner.


Paid Media Campaigns

  • Plan and execute paid advertising campaigns on platforms like Meta (Facebook/Instagram), TikTok, and LinkedIn.
  • Optimize ad creatives and targeting for maximum ROI.
  • Manage budgets and monitor campaign performance.
  • Conduct A/B testing and refine strategies based on analytics.


Analytics & Reporting

  • Track performance metrics using tools like Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics, and LinkedIn Insights.
  • Provide detailed reports and insights to stakeholders.
  • Use data to inform future content and campaign strategies.


Collaboration & Strategy

  • Work closely with designers, content creators, and marketing teams.
  • Align social media efforts with broader marketing goals.
  • Stay updated on platform changes, algorithm updates, and digital trends.


Requirements:

  • 2-3 years of hands on experience running Google Ads and Meta Ads campaigns , ideally across both B2B and B2C ojectives
  • Proven success in B2B lead generation and B2C customer acquisition.
  • Strong knowledge of Google Ads, Meta Business Suite, and LinkedIn Campaign Manager.
  • Experience with lead generation funnels and customer acqusition strategies
  • Familiarity with LinkedIn ads , programmatic platforms , or mobile/app campaigns is a plus
  • Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Desired Skills:

  • Creative
  • Strategic
  • Communication

Employer & Job Benefits:

  • Hybrid

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Drake International South Africa

About the agency

Drake International is a world leader in the provision of temporary and permanent recruitment, career path management and outsourcing services. Our unique services are enhanced by innovative technologies for candidate assessment, testing and productivity improvement. Core Services * Executive Placement Specialists * Permanent Recruitment * Flexible Staffing * Outsourcing * Labour Hire * Stock - take Services * Career Management, Outplacement and Guidance Services * Career Transition * Contact Centre Solutions and Recruitment Regional Offices located in: Bedfordview +27 11 463 1195 Bryanston +27 11 883 6800 Durban +27 31 266 2460 Port Elizabeth +27 41 363 8141 Cape Town +27 21 425 3300

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