Digital Marketing Manager

Recruiter:

The Recruitment Pig

Job Ref:

JHB000169/TG

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

60000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
Ready to lead a digital marketing team to new heights?

Job Title: Digital Marketing Manager

Location: Illovo, Johannesburg

Basic Salary: From R60K per month, negotiable based on your skills and experience.

The Opportunity

You will lead our digital department and manage a team of 12 specialists. You will guide the strategy for our clients and oversee paid media campaigns across major channels. This role blends big-picture strategy with hands-on platform optimization to help our clients grow. Work with a talented, supportive team of marketing professionals, lead digital strategies for a diverse and exciting portfolio of corporate brands, and work in a collaborative environment that values growth and fresh ideas.

POSITION INFO:
The Company

Our Client is a top digital marketing and media agency in Illovo, Johannesburg. They are looking for a strong, capable leader to join their team. If you want a role where you can grow, lead a great team, and make a real impact, this is for you.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead the digital strategy for the agency's client portfolio.
Manage and mentor a department of 12 specialized digital professionals.
Oversee paid media campaigns on Meta, Google, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Audit and optimize campaign performance directly inside platform backends.
Manage digital platform billing, client budgets, and account reconciliations.
Build clear marketing quotations, scopes of work, and pitch proposals.
Work with creative teams to build high-performing digital content.

Must Have!

A Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

Required Experience

7 to 10 years of total experience in digital marketing.
3 to 5 years of experience leading teams, ideally in an agency setup.
Strong hands-on experience with Meta Ads Manager and Google Ads.
A good understanding of tracking tools like Google Analytics 4.
Great communication skills and confidence when presenting to clients.
A positive attitude and a passion for growing a team.

This exclusive opportunity is managed by TRP. You will lead a digital marketing department for a top digital marketing and media agency.

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