Head Of Growth (user Acquisition)

Bryanston, GP, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

At TechBiz Global, we are providing recruitment service to our TOP clients from our portfolio. We are currently seeking a

Head of Growth (User Acquisition)

to join one of our

clients

' teams. If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to grow in an innovative environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Key Responsibilities



Campaign Ownership and Scaling



+ Take full ownership of paid media campaigns across direct-buy and programmatic networks (e.g., Exoclick, TrafficStars), with potential to expand scope across new channels
+ Build scalable acquisition funnels with aggressive growth targets in mind -- from media plan to execution and iteration
+ Run high-velocity testing loops (creatives, audiences, placements) to optimize CAC and LTV

Performance Analysis and Strategy



+ Monitor performance daily using tools like Voluum, GA4, and internal dashboards
+ Drive decision-making through deep analysis of CPA, ROAS, retention, and cohort behavior
+ Build and maintain internal reporting frameworks that guide strategic shifts and tactical moves

Creative & Funnel Optimization



+ Own the creative briefing process: define hooks, formats, and angles based on performance patterns
+ Collaborate closely with the content and product teams to launch and iterate on high-converting landing pages
+ Implement systems to reduce creative fatigue and increase speed of testing

Partnership Management & Media Strategy



+ Build strong relationships with traffic sources and negotiate premium placements and custom deals
+ Explore new acquisition opportunities (networks, formats, tools) and build internal evaluation criteria
+ Stay ahead of ecosystem changes (platform rules, algorithm shifts) and adapt strategy accordingly

Automation, Scaling Systems & Team Building



+ Identify opportunities to streamline acquisition processes through automation and internal tools
+ Create SOPs, playbooks, and experiment pipelines for scaling campaigns efficiently
+ Hire and manage a team of performance marketers once traction and ROI are proven

Challenges You'll Tackle



Grow the user base from 30M to 100M

within the next 12 months, optimizing for CAC, ROAS, and LTV at scale

Build a scalable creative engine

: Create and lead processes to brief, test, and iterate performance-driven ad creatives -- and hire supporting talent as needed

Systematize landing page production

: Own the process to launch, test, and scale high-converting landing pages across acquisition funnels

Launch new channels

: Identify, test, and scale new paid traffic sources beyond existing ones -- bringing structure, speed, and efficiency

Potentially lead go-to-market for new products

under our holding, applying your acquisition playbooks to 0 1 launches

Prove performance to earn leadership

: This is a

hands-on role from day one

. You'll run campaigns directly. Once you deliver meaningful results, we're ready for you to build and lead a team
8+ years of experience in growth marketing, user acquisition, or performance media Proven track record of scaling campaigns with clear business impact (e.g., CPA reduction, revenue growth) Deep knowledge of media buying mechanics: tracking setups, postbacks, UTMs, pixel optimization Strong analytical and decision-making skills -- you live in spreadsheets and dashboards Experience running and scaling campaigns on Meta (Facebook/Instagram Ads), TikTok Ads, and Google Ads Proven ability to lead creative strategy -- briefing, testing, and iterating UGC, static, and video ads at scale Experience in direct-response marketing (DTC, gaming, high-ticket funnels, or similar industries) Hands-on mindset: you've managed campaigns yourself, not just directed others Comfortable in fast-paced, high-volume environments with imperfect data and fast iteration cycles Experience managing people or agencies -- and motivated to build your own team once you've earned it Bonus: Familiarity with compliance-sensitive traffic sources or high-risk funnels

Soft Skills


Strong communication & collaborative skills (perfectly fluent in English) Goal-oriented, ownership and commitment Doer mindset - we are moving fast and we need people who can find the right balance between executing, planning and strategy Humble - willing to learn, open to feedback * #NSFW - you are comfortable building products that are based on uncensored models and content

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1435083
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Contract
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Bryanston, GP, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned