CareerPlan

Mr D - Paid Media Lead

Cape Town OfficeFull-time2026-07-13 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Oversee and execute paid media strategies to drive high-quality traffic, increase app orders, and expand market share for an on-demand delivery app connecting users to restaurants, grocery stores, and retailers.

Role type

Senior Paid Media Lead (Growth)

Builds

App traffic and order placements for Takealot's on-demand delivery platform

Domain

E-commerce / On-demand delivery / Digital Advertising

Required skills

Paid media strategy development, Multi-channel campaign execution (search, social, display, programmatic), Cost-per-order (CPO) optimization, ROI management, Audience segmentation, Agency and vendor management, Performance analytics, Digital advertising platform expertise (Google Ads, Meta Ads)

Preferred skills

Leadership and team management, Cross-functional collaboration, Innovation in digital advertising, Data-driven decision-making

Technologies

Google Ads, Meta Ads, Programmatic platforms, Attribution models

Responsibilities

Create cohesive paid media strategies aligned with business objectives, Drive initiatives to increase app traffic and order placements, Plan and optimize multi-channel paid acquisition campaigns, Manage and optimize Cost Per Order (CPO) and ROI, Utilize paid media to expand market share, Work with internal teams (creative, analytics, CRM, product), Lead partnerships with external agencies, Develop reporting systems for campaign performance, Stay ahead of digital advertising trends

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities