Jose

Digital Marketing Manager

Jose

3,495/mo
Johannesburg, South Africa
Looking for Full-time
10 hours/day
Availability: US / EU timezone

Profile Description

Senior Digital Marketing and MarTech Strategist with over 18 years of experience leading digital transformation and performance marketing initiatives across Africa. Proven track record in developing data-driven, ROI-focused marketing strategies that bridge creativity, technology, and commercial outcomes. Adept at leveraging Adobe Experience Cloud, AppsFlyer, GA4, and AI tools to enhance personalisation, campaign efficiency, and client experience. Skilled in building and mentoring cross-functiona...

Skills & Expertise

Work Experience

CMO

Adverte Africa

Jan 2025 - Present

Job Responsibilities:

Overview: Driving the strategic vision, digital innovation, and growth roadmap of a fast-scaling African marketing technology platform. Oversee business strategy, partnerships, and financial performance while enabling creative and technological excellence. Key Achievements & Responsibilities: • Defined Adverte Africa’s long-term vision and positioned the platform as a hub for programmatic and so...

SEO (Technical & Content)TikTok AdsMeta Ads (Facebook/Instagram)Content MarketingGoogle AdsTwitter/X ManagementTikTok GrowthLinkedIn AdsConversion Rate OptimizationPinterest Ads

Partner Director Snapchat – Sub-Saharan Africa

Aleph Holdings

Jul 2024 - Present

Job Responsibilities:

Overview: Lead the go-to-market strategy, regional sales performance, and digital capability development for Snapchat across Sub-Saharan Africa. Key Achievements & Responsibilities: • Developed regional growth strategy using data-led market analysis and MarTech insights to identify performance opportunities. • Partnered with technology, data, and creative teams to optimise campaign effectiveness...

SEO (Technical & Content)TikTok AdsMeta Ads (Facebook/Instagram)Content MarketingGoogle AdsLinkedIn AdsPinterest AdsTikTok GrowthTwitter/X ManagementSocial Media Analytics

Managing Director – East Africa

Aleph Holdings

May 2023 - Jun 2024

Job Responsibilities:

Overview: Led the market expansion and digital transformation strategy for Aleph Holding’s operations across East Africa. Spearheaded the commercial rollout of international media platforms, built regional partnerships, and drove digital marketing maturity across agencies and brands. Key Achievements & Responsibilities: • Defined and executed go-to-market and growth strategies for multiple globa...

Managing Partner

WPP Scangroup - GroupM Africa

Jun 2021 - Apr 2023

Job Responsibilities:

Overview: Directed digital strategy and integrated media delivery across a portfolio of high-value clients, combining MarTech innovation with marketing performance leadership. Focused on driving digital maturity, data-led decision-making, and cross-platform growth initiatives. Key Achievements & Responsibilities: • Led end-to-end digital transformation for telecommunications and FMCG clients, in...

SEO (Technical & Content)Meta Ads (Facebook/Instagram)Content MarketingTikTok AdsConversion Rate OptimizationLinkedIn AdsGoogle AdsTwitter/X ManagementPinterest AdsSocial Media Analytics

Technical and Operations Director

Digital Optimization

Jul 2016 - May 2021

Job Responsibilities:

Responsibilities • Ensure that all technical requirements within the business is successfully scoped, conceptualized and implemented, including testing with client/account manager confirmation. • Ensure SEO briefs are successfully scoped and implemented • Data Analysis across all platforms with Data Visualization via Google Data Studio, Datorama and Oviond • Correct and successful Campaign Manag...

SEO (Technical & Content)Meta Ads (Facebook/Instagram)TikTok AdsConversion Rate OptimizationLinkedIn AdsGoogle AdsTwitter/X ManagementTikTok GrowthPinterest AdsSocial Media Analytics

Global Head of Programmatic

AddSuite

Sep 2015 - Jul 2016

Job Responsibilities:

Responsibilities • Creative and strategy development for digital marketing across global clients in all international markets. • Create/maintain/optimize digital marketing platforms (DoubleClick Bid Manager, AdForm). • Conceptualization, Strategy and Implementation of deliverable scalable internal solutions • Measure and report on ROI for EXCO • Provide regular executive business updates outlining...

SEO (Technical & Content)TikTok AdsMeta Ads (Facebook/Instagram)Google AdsLinkedIn AdsConversion Rate OptimizationTwitter/X ManagementUser-Generated ContentSocial Media AnalyticsYouTube Channel Management

Quick Stats

Age42 years
GenderMale
English LevelFluent
Other Languages
AfrikaansFluent
SwahiliBasic
ID VerificationNot verified

Education

Associate's Degree

CPUT

2003 - 2006

Certificate

CPUT

2002 - 2003

High-school

Brackenfell High

1997 - 2001