CareerPlan

Digital Lead

JohannesburgFull-time2026-10-13 → 2026-11-11

Core

Owns the end-to-end digital outcome for client portfolios, connecting strategy, planning, activation, optimization, and measurement across all digital channels.

Role type

Senior Digital Lead (Strategic & Operational)

Builds

Integrated digital media strategies, plans, and campaigns for client portfolios

Domain

Digital Media & Marketing

Required skills

Digital strategy, media planning, campaign management, performance optimization, client partnership, budget management, cross-channel integration, team leadership, data interpretation, operational governance

Preferred skills

AI/automation knowledge, emerging platform expertise, innovation roadmap development

Technologies

Paid Social, Search, Programmatic, Online Video, Display, Connected TV, Retail/Commerce Media, Influencer/Creator Media

Responsibilities

Act as senior digital point of contact for clients; translate business objectives into digital strategies; lead end-to-end campaign delivery and optimization; oversee budget allocation and pacing; coach activation specialists; establish governance and reporting frameworks; drive innovation and test-and-learn roadmaps.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities