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Performance Lead

Johannesburg, South AfricaFull-time2026-10-05 → 2026-10-26

Core

Strategic and operational command center for end-to-end performance delivery, connecting client objectives, media strategy, creative, analytics, technology, and execution teams to drive business outcomes.

Role type

Senior Performance Lead (Client Leadership & Strategy)

Builds

Media campaigns and performance frameworks for global clients across retail, health, and automotive sectors.

Domain

Digital Marketing & Performance Media

Required skills

Performance marketing strategy, Google Ads, Meta Ads, DV360, Programmatic, Commerce Media, Analytics & attribution, Martech, Conversion tracking, Operational governance, Stakeholder management, Strategic consulting, Partner management

Preferred skills

AI-led optimization, Automation frameworks, Experimentation culture

Technologies

Google, Meta, DV360, Programmatic, Commerce Media

Responsibilities

Translate business objectives into measurable performance frameworks; Validate media plans, audience strategy, and channel mix; Drive ROAS, CPA, conversion, and growth optimization; Ensure campaigns are performance-ready before launch; Lead daily alignment with execution partners; Govern setup hygiene, taxonomy, UTMs, pixels, and conversion tracking; Monitor pacing, delivery, spend accuracy, and campaign health; Conduct daily checks and weekly deep dives with optimization hypotheses; Lead weekly performance reviews with client stakeholders; Identify automation and AI-led optimization opportunities; Lead monthly learning reviews.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with client leadership