Head Of User Acquisition

Cape Town, WC, 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

Media Buyer

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



Own the strategy and performance across multiple paid channels -- initially managing one or two, then expanding scope and support as results scale. Guide UA operations across media buying, creatives, and funnels, while staying hands-on. Build scalable acquisition funnels -- from execution to iteration -- with aggressive growth targets in mind Run high-velocity testing loops (creatives, audiences, placements) to improve CAC and LTV Contribute to channel strategy and cross-channel budget allocation. Collaborate with CMO and executive team on quarterly UA goals.

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



Identify opportunities to streamline acquisition processes through automation and internal tools Create SOPs, playbooks, and experiment pipelines for scaling campaigns efficiently

Challenges You'll Tackle



Scale user growth from 30M to 100M

in the next 12 months, optimizing for CAC, ROAS, and LTV -- with full ownership of performance across your assigned channels.

Build and oversee a scalable creative engine

: Define briefs, testing frameworks, and creative feedback loops that drive sustained performance.

Systematize landing page production

: Set the playbook to launch, iterate, and scale high-converting pages, in close collaboration with product and design teams.

Expand the acquisition mix

: Proactively identify, test, and scale new channels (direct-buy, programmatic, or paid social), ensuring strong evaluation and rollout systems.

Lay the foundations for a high-performance UA team

: Lead by example in execution and strategy, and contribute to hiring, onboarding, and mentoring as the team grows.

7-10 years

of experience in user acquisition, performance marketing, or growth -- with a focus on paid traffic channels (direct-buy, programmatic, or paid social).

Proven track record

of scaling campaigns with clear business impact (e.g., CAC reduction, LTV growth, revenue lift).

Expertise in media buying operations

: deep knowledge of tracking setups, UTMs, postbacks, pixel integrations, and attribution flows. Hands-on experience with platforms like Voluum, GA4, and acquisition channels such as TrafficJunky, ExoClick, TrafficStars, Meta, TikTok, or Google.

Analytical mindset

with strong decision-making skills -- comfortable owning dashboards, spreadsheets, and cohort reports.

Strategic experience

building and scaling acquisition funnels -- from creative testing to landing page optimization.

Cross-functional leadership

: ability to collaborate with product, creative, and data teams to align on growth goals.

Management

: experience mentoring or managing other buyers is a plus but not mandatory.



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
    JD1434222
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Contract
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned