Head of Ad Tech

Recruiter:

Mindworx Consulting

Job Ref:

JNB007978/MNT

Date posted:

Friday, October 10, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
About the Role:

We’re looking for an innovative Head of Ad Tech to lead our advertising technology strategy and drive innovation in the rapidly evolving advertising landscape. This senior leadership role, reporting to the Chief Information Officer, is perfect for a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise who thrives on building cutting-edge ad tech solutions, optimising programmatic campaigns, and scaling revenue through advanced advertising technologies

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic leadership and vision:

Develop and execute a comprehensive ad tech strategy aligned with business growth objectives and revenue targets
Drive innovation through AI, machine learning, and automation to optimise targeting, creative execution, and campaign performance
Lead digital transformation initiatives and establish best practices for programmatic advertising operations
Identify emerging market opportunities in new platforms, ad formats, and programmatic channels

Technical platform management:

Architect and maintain enterprise-wide ad tech platforms supporting both programmatic and managed service advertising
Oversee integration and optimization of DSPs, SSPs, DMPs, and ad exchanges for maximum efficiency and ROI
Implement advanced audience targeting capabilities
Ensure robust data management, privacy compliance, and brand safety across all advertising initiatives

Team leadership and development:

Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of ad tech engineers and programmatic specialists
Foster cross-functional collaboration with marketing, creative, product, data science, and engineering teams
Establish clear performance metrics, career development pathways, and operational excellence standards
Drive knowledge sharing and continuous learning in the fast-evolving ad tech landscape

Revenue growth and partnerships:

Drive user acquisition, retention, and engagement through high-impact advertising strategies
Manage strategic relationships with key ad tech vendors, agencies, and technology partners
Scale programmatic practices to maximise revenue
Present performance insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders

Required Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies:
Education and experience:

Honours degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
At least six years of progressive experience in digital advertising, ad tech, or programmatic advertising
Minimum four years in senior leadership roles managing ad tech teams and P and L responsibility
Proven track record of scaling ad tech operations and delivering significant revenue growth

Industry knowledge:

Deep understanding of digital advertising trends, including CTV/OTT, mobile, video, and emerging ad formats
Experience with AI/ML-driven automation tools and predictive analytics for advertising optimisation
Knowledge of brand safety tools, fraud prevention, and ad quality management systems
Understanding of attribution modelling, multi-touch attribution, and measurement frameworks

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