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Senior Google Ads / SEA Specialist

VirtuHire is a recruitment agency that connects businesses globally with top-tier remote talent from South Africa, offering a seamless, fully digital hiring process and employer of record services.

VirtuHire

Employee count: 1-10

South Africa only

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You are the strategic and hands-on force behind our advertising approach. From performance strategy to execution, you know how to make clients grow through smart campaigns, data-driven optimization, and automation.

You develop and manage omnichannel advertising strategies with a focus on SEA, Display (GDN), YouTube, and feed-based advertising. Together with our CRO and GTM specialists, you ensure that traffic, data, and conversion align perfectly. You also understand how Paid Social can boost reach and retargeting effectiveness. You know the balance between reach and return and translate marketing goals into measurable growth.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop integrated advertising strategies focused on SEA, Display (GDN), and YouTube.
  • Set up, manage, and optimize campaigns in Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and YouTube.
  • Apply feed-based advertising (Dynamic Search, Retargeting, Prospecting).
  • Set up and manage Shopping, Performance Max, and Local campaigns.
  • Analyze data and results, translating insights into clear advice and concrete next steps.
  • Take responsibility for budget allocation, forecasting, and performance goals within your client portfolio.
  • Collaborate with CRO specialists (conversion optimization) and GTM/ABM specialists (data flows & lead generation).
  • Report and present results in Looker Studio / GA4, including optimization recommendations.
  • Actively contribute to knowledge sharing and innovation within the performance team.

Day-to-Day Tasks

  • Monitor, optimize, and test campaigns daily (A/B testing, creatives, bidding strategies).
  • Work in Google Ads, GA4, Looker Studio, Channable, Tag Manager, adCore, Trueclicks, and Microsoft Ads.
  • Set up tracking and conversion measurement in collaboration with GTM specialists.
  • Write reports and performance updates for client teams (client communication is handled by Team NL).
  • Work towards clear goals, deadlines, and billable targets.

Requirements

  • At least 5+ years of experience as a SEA / Digital Advertising Specialist.
  • Strong analytical skills and commercial mindset.
  • Experience with B2B and/or lead generation campaigns.
  • Broad knowledge of SEA, Display, Video, and automation principles.
  • Experience with tools such as Google Ads / Editor, GA4, Channable, SA360, adCore, Trueclicks, and Microsoft Ads.
  • Understanding of feed management, AI-driven bidding strategies, and conversion tracking.
  • Proficient in English (Dutch is a plus).
  • Results-driven mentality and a team player within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience with Paid Social (Meta, LinkedIn, or TikTok Ads) is a plus - you understand how these channels strengthen SEA within an omnichannel strategy.
  • Bonus: experience with Dutch clients, market, or language.

You’ll Succeed in This Role If You

  • Consistently help clients grow through campaigns that strengthen their overall marketing strategy.
  • Exceed KPIs in terms of ROI, growth, and efficiency.
  • Achieve contract renewals through proven results.
  • Bill at least 80–90% of your hours on client work.
  • Work independently but collaborate actively with fellow specialists.

Digital Toolkit

Google Ads, SA360, GA4, Looker Studio, Google Tag Manager, Channable, adCore, Trueclicks, Microsoft Ads, Orbit, Teamleader, Slack.

Behind the Scenes

You’re fully focused on performance and collaboration. Client communication runs through Team NL — you make sure campaigns deliver what they promise. Together with the performance team, you build a scalable and data-driven advertising approach that truly makes an impact.

AI

AI is part of your daily workflow. You use AI-driven optimization, predictive bidding, and smart

scripts to work faster, target better, and achieve stronger results.

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Experience

5 years minimum

Location requirements

Hiring timezones

South Africa +/- 0 hours

About VirtuHire

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At the heart of VirtuHire's mission is a passionate drive to bridge the gap between global businesses and the exceptional, yet often untapped, remote talent pool in South Africa. The company was born from a recognition of the significant challenges businesses face when trying to source skilled professionals remotely. Founders Nicholas and Brandon envisioned a streamlined, fully digital recruitment process designed to simplify hiring while delivering outstanding results. This vision is built on a foundation of core values: Integrity, Excellence, and Innovation. The team at VirtuHire upholds the highest standards of honesty and transparency in all their interactions, ensuring a trustworthy partnership with every client. They are relentlessly committed to delivering a superior service that consistently exceeds expectations, and they continuously seek out innovative solutions to enhance the hiring experience for both companies and candidates.

VirtuHire's culture is centered around making a tangible impact. They position themselves not just as a recruitment agency, but as a strategic partner in building and scaling world-class teams. Their process is meticulously designed to be both efficient and effective. It begins with a deep dive into a client's business needs and vision to ensure perfect alignment. From there, a targeted talent search is launched, sifting through thousands of candidates to present a curated shortlist of the top three within a week, complete with CVs and introductory videos. By handling the logistics of interview scheduling and offering seamless onboarding as an Employer of Record (EOR), VirtuHire manages payroll, compliance, and administrative tasks. This allows their clients to focus on their core growth activities, confident that the recruitment and management of their remote team are in expert hands. This holistic approach empowers businesses to build exceptional teams and transform their workforce with top-tier South African talent.

Employee benefits

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Learning and development budget

Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing sales training.

Company events

Regular team incentives, events, and performance bonuses.

Flexible working hours

Flexible, remote work setup with a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

Career progression

Opportunities for career progression into Account Executive or Customer Success roles.

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