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Biddable Search Specialist

JohannesburgFull-time2026-11-05 → 2026-11-10

Core

Plan, execute, and algorithmically optimize paid search campaigns across Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, and retail platforms like Amazon Ads for a multi-client portfolio.

Role type

Senior Biddable Search Specialist

Builds

Paid search campaigns, shopping feeds, and automated reporting dashboards

Domain

Digital Marketing / Search Advertising

Required skills

Google Ads (Search, PMax, Shopping), Microsoft Advertising, Amazon Ads, GA4, Looker Studio, Excel, Search Query Analysis, Responsive Search Ads, Value-Based Bidding, Brand Safety, Conversion Tracking

Preferred skills

Search Ads 360 (SA360), Google Ads Scripts, HTML, Google Tag Manager, SEO, Landing Page UX, CRO

Technologies

Google Ads, Search Ads 360, Microsoft Advertising, Amazon Ads, GA4, Looker Studio, Excel, Google Tag Manager

Responsibilities

Design forward-thinking search strategies across traditional and AI-powered search engines; Conduct deep intent and keyword research; Implement modern search architectures using Smart Bidding and Broad Match; Optimize product feeds and asset groups for Shopping and Retail Media; Manage client search spends and forecast budgets; Produce automated reporting tied to client KPIs; Present search strategies and performance reviews to clients.

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC