
Seeking a Facebook/Meta Ads Specialist to plan, launch, and optimize paid social campaigns across Facebook and Instagram for various clients in a 100% remote setting.
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Johannesburg, South Africa (Remote)
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You will be paid in USD (bi-monthly: every 15th and 30th)
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Facebook/Meta Ads Specialist to plan, launch, and optimize paid social campaigns across Facebook and Instagram for a portfolio of clients. This is a hands-on execution role for someone who lives inside Meta Ads Manager, knows how to read performance data, and can translate results into clear decisions that improve campaign outcomes.
You will own campaign setup, audience targeting, creative testing, budget management, and reporting. If you have a strong track record running Meta campaigns that drive real results and can move quickly between multiple client accounts without losing quality, this role is a strong fit.
You will be paid in USD (bi-monthly: every 15th and 30th)
in accordance with company policy
Holidays per company guidelines
100% remote setup so you can work wherever you're most productive
Work across a diverse portfolio of client accounts with real performance ownership
Fast feedback loops and a team that values execution over process
Campaign Strategy and Setup
Build and launch Meta ad campaigns across Facebook and Instagram aligned to client goals
Define campaign objectives, budget allocation, and bidding strategies
Set up and organize campaigns, ad sets, and ad creative using best-practice account structures
Develop audience targeting strategies using custom audiences, lookalikes, interest targeting, and retargeting
Collaborate with creative teams to brief, test, and iterate on ad creative including static images, carousels, and video
Run structured A/B tests across copy, creative, audiences, and placements
Identify top-performing creative and scale what works while cutting what does not
Stay current on Meta best practices, algorithm updates, and platform changes
Monitor campaign performance daily and make data-driven optimizations to improve ROAS, CPA, CPL, and other key metrics
Analyze funnel performance and identify drop-off points that need to be addressed
Build and deliver clear performance reports with insights and recommended next steps
Use Meta Ads Manager, Meta Business Suite, and third-party reporting tools to track and communicate results
Manage multiple client accounts simultaneously with a consistent level of attention and performance focus
Communicate campaign updates, results, and recommendations clearly to internal teams or clients
Flag performance issues early and come with a plan rather than just a problem
2 to 4+ years of hands-on experience managing Facebook and Instagram ad campaigns
Strong proficiency in Meta Ads Manager including campaign setup, audience targeting, and performance optimization
Proven track record of improving key metrics such as ROAS, CPA, or CPL across paid social campaigns
Experience running creative tests and using data to inform decisions
Comfortable managing multiple client accounts simultaneously
Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights
Clear written communication skills for reporting and client-facing updates
Experience with Meta Pixel setup, events, and conversion API integrations
Familiarity with third-party tools such as Triple Whale, Northbeam, or similar attribution platforms
Background in DTC, e-commerce, or lead generation campaigns
Experience with other paid social platforms such as TikTok Ads or Pinterest Ads
updated resume
A short Loom video (1 to 2 minutes) introducing yourself, walking through a Meta campaign you managed, and describing how you improved performance over time
Only candidates who submit a Loom video will be moved to the next step of the hiring process.
If you know Meta Ads inside and out, make decisions based on data, and want direct ownership over campaigns that drive real client results, this role gives you the accounts, the tools, and the autonomy to do your best work.
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