Online Media Buyer

Are you the kind of performance marketer who knows that great media buying is equal parts strategy, speed, and ruthless optimisation?

Our client, a well-established and highly respected name in the iGaming and Sports Betting space, is looking for an Online Media Buyer to join their growing performance marketing team in Johannesburg. This is an opportunity to work with a recognised betting brand in a fast moving, high volume digital environment where acquisition performance actually matters and your work directly impacts growth.

You'll take ownership of user acquisition campaigns across multiple digital channels, with a strong focus on mobile app marketing, attribution, tracking, and campaign performance. From Meta and Google UAC to TikTok, DSPs, ad networks, and affiliate platforms, you'll be in the engine room driving scale, efficiency, and ROI.

• Plan, execute, and optimize mobile user acquisition campaigns across channels such as Meta, Google UAC, TikTok, DSPs, ad networks, and affiliate platforms.
• Manage daily budgets, bids, pacing, and creative testing to meet KPIs (CPI, ROAS, LTV).
• Operate across major MMPs (e.g., Adjust, AppsFlyer) to manage attribution, deep linking, and data tracking.
• Conduct in-depth performance analysis and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with design, product, and analytics teams to align creatives, funnels, and targeting with growth goals.
• Identify and test new traffic sources, media partners, and campaign strategies.
• Stay current with trends in mobile UA, tracking changes (e.g., SKAN), and competitor strategies.

• 2+ years of experience as a Media Buyer / UA Manager in mobile marketing.
• Hands on experience managing campaigns with MMPs such as AppsFlyer, Adjust, or similar.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with data platforms, dashboards, and spreadsheets.
• Proven ability to manage large budgets and deliver ROI positive campaigns.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Self motivated, proactive, and organized.
• Previous experience in the online gambling or sports betting industry.