Digital Campaign Specialist
takealotcom
Cape Town
Posted Feb 5, 2026
- Other
- Takealot Group Advertising
Job description
[](https://www.takealot.com/), South Africa's leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented **Digital Campaign Specialist** to join our **retail media Advertising** Team, in our Cape Town offices.
We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.
This position reports to the **Digital Campaign Specialist Team Lead**
**Your responsibilities will include:**
- Ensure effective campaign planning and execution, against set targets and budgets.
- Manage the full life cycle involvement in digital advertising campaigns from enquiry stage to campaign completion.
- This involves, but not limited to: Assist with proposals where necessary Booking of campaigns into Asana and check against marketing calendar Insertion order and contract completion; ensure work does not commence without signed insertion orders) Prompt buyers and suppliers for briefs, check stock, align on brief objectives
- Liaise with client on creative assets; manage through to approval Liaise with clients on focus products, set up meetings etc
- Plan, project manage, schedule, and implement comprehensive all advertising campaigns to achieve established marketing objectives
- Compile POE once campaign is live on site
- Compile Full Report - Send a detailed report to clients Once campaign has ended,
- Work alongside the Performance campaign manager and Account managers on campaign strategies
- Evaluate non-performers and connect with publishers to enhance campaign Monitor on schedule delivery and find ways to optimize based on client's success metrics
- Daily analysis of campaign performance and delivery Troubleshoot targeting issues, resolve any traffic issues and reconcile discrepancies
- Schedule and book approved campaigns into Asana project management system, cross-referencing with the master calendars and google sheets
- Participate in Telethon sales drive monthly Develop and implement advertising comprehensive digital Advertising strategies to enhance brand awareness and achieve Advertising goals.
- Plan, execute, and monitor digital campaigns across various channels Collaborate with the marketing team to create compelling content aligned with the overall strategy.
- Utilize analytics tools to track campaign performance, generate reports, and provide insights to improve future campaigns.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in digital marketing to suggest and implement innovative campaign ideas.
- Ensure campaigns are delivered on time and within the allocated resources.
- Coordinate with external agencies or vendors, when necessary, to support campaign objectives
**Qualification & Experience:**
- An advertising / marketing or related qualification (Higher Certificate).
- Minimum 2 years digital campaign management experience
**Attributes Required**:
- Smart, hard-working, with demonstrable integrity
- A passion online | digital marketing is essential
- Bias towards action and solution-oriented
- A self-starter and fast learner with an active thirst for knowledge
- Willing to take direction and able to work independently, demonstrating initiative
- Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task and to meet tight deadlines
- Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Confident, with very strong interpersonal & communication skills and a proven ability to build productive relationships quickly
- A strong working knowledge of Excel / Google sheets and Microsoft Office
- Expertise in using digital marketing tools and platforms such as Google Ads, Ads Manager, Google Analytics, and other relevant tools.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in interpreting data to make informed decisions and optimizations.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- A creative mindset with the ability to think strategically and implement innovative campaign ideas.
- Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices in digital marketing.
- We are looking for an individual with a passion for digital marketing, a proactive attitude, and a drive to deliver high-quality, impactful campaigns that align with our company's objectives
**The Environment**:
- We laugh hard, work harder, and take full ownership of our wins (and learning moments!)
- Teamwork makes the dream work – we're solution-seekers who thrive on collaboration
- Got feedback? Bring it on! We're always hungry for fresh ideas and honest input 🔄
- Ego? We checked that at the door. Results? Now we're talking!
If you meet the above you are an **Extraordinary Mind** so come and join us!
*Takealot Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities, to apply*.