Paid Advertising & PPC Specialist (Google & Amazon)

Paid Advertising & PPC Specialist (Google & Amazon)⚠️ This position is only open to South African citizens currently living in South Africa. ⚠️📍Location: Johannesburg South, Meyersdal (Applicants must be South African citizens currently living in South Africa)💼 Employment Type: Full-time (Office-Based)💰 Salary: Based on experience + performance-based bonuses🗓️ Start Date: ASAP📊 Department: Digital Marketing / Performance AdvertisingAbout UsAt travSIM (operating under the SIM2Serve brand), we help travellers stay connected worldwide through a wide range of SIM and eSIM solutions. We’re growing fast, and we’re now looking for a sharp, data-driven Paid Advertising & PPC Specialist to scale and manage our advertising performance across Amazon, Google, and other major digital channels.Read Before Applying🚫 Do Not Apply If:· You You are not a South African citizen currently living in South Africa.· You have not personally managed a combined monthly ad budget of R 2 million or more.· You cannot provide proof of performance for campaigns you’ve managed.· You have no experience working across multiple markets (countries and industries).What You’ll Be DoingYou will take the lead on Amazon PPC strategy and management, while driving high-performance campaigns on Google Ads, Meta (Facebook/Instagram), TikTok, and other channels. You must bring a proven track record of conversion tracking, budget scaling, and cross-market strategy.Core ResponsibilitiesLaunch, manage and optimise Amazon PPC campaigns (Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, Sponsored Display).Improve ACOS, CTR, and conversion rates across all campaigns.Run paid media campaigns on Google Ads, Meta Ads, Tik Tok Ads, and other relevant platforms.Conduct keyword and competitor research to align PPC and SEO strategies.Collaborate with content, design, and product teams to improve ad creatives and landing pages.Provide detailed performance reporting and data analysis using dashboards and spreadsheets.Keep up with platform changes, algorithm updates, and trends in paid advertising.Required Skills & Experience1-3+ years of experience with Amazon Ads (Seller or Vendor Central) and Google Ads.Proven management of large ad budgets (R2 million+ per month).Strong hands-on experience with Google Ads, Meta Ads (Facebook/Instagram), or TikTok Ads.Proficient with Amazon Ads Manager, Helium 10, Google Ads Manager.Strong skills in analytics tools, tracking setups, and reporting dashboards.Excellent attention to detail, time management, and accountability.Nice-to-Have (Bonus Skills)Shopify and product listing optimisation.Familiarity with international Amazon marketplaces (UK, Germany etc.).Understanding of landing page strategy and conversion rate optimisation (CRO).Experience with video ads or UGC-based creatives.Exposure to Google Analytics (GA4), Ahrefs, SEMrush, or similar.Why Join UsBe part of a fast-moving, high-performance travel tech brand.See the direct impact of your work on global sales.Work in a team that values data, testing, and experimentation.Join a collaborative hybrid team culture based in Johannesburg South.Enjoy performance incentives and opportunities to grow and lead.