Senior Performance Social Media Manager

Job description

We're looking for a sharp, creative Social Media Performance Manager to own paid campaign strategy and execution across Meta (Facebook + Instagram), TikTok, and YouTube. You'll plan, build, optimise, and report on performance campaigns — turning ad spend into real results for a diverse client portfolio spanning South Africa and global markets.

What You'll Do

•     Plan and execute paid social campaigns end-to-end across Meta, TikTok
•     Manage budgets, bidding strategies, and ROAS targets across multiple client accounts
•     Create and test ad concepts, audiences, and funnels — always iterating on performance data
•     Deliver clear reporting with actionable insights to clients and internal teams
•     Stay ahead of platform changes, algorithm shifts, and emerging ad formats

Location
Fully Remote

Start Date
Immediate

Requirements

• 5+ years in social media performance / paid media marketing
• Platform certifications required (e.g. Meta Blueprint, TikTok Academy, Google Ads)
• Proven track record managing significant ad budgets with measurable ROI
• Proficiency with AI tools such as Claude and Canva, or similar for workflow efficiency
• Creative thinker and analytical problem solver — you live in the data but think in ideas
• Experience with international clients or multi-market campaigns is a strong plus

Company Description

The Rebellion is a Cape Town-based digital marketing consultancy founded by ex-Google professionals. We challenge wasteful agency models and deliver measurable, efficient growth for local and international clients across paid media, data analytics, automation, and UX.

Posted on 21 Apr 16:15, Closing date 29 May