Ad Operations Specialist - South Africa
ABOUT US
Eskimi is a full-stack creative and media tech platform designed for brands, agencies, and publishers seeking more than just impressions. It combines a programmatic DSP, in-house creative studio, advanced audience targeting tools, customizable Media Packages, and a Monetization Suite for publishers. The platform powers attention-optimized campaigns with rich media formats and premium local inventory. Teams in over 30 countries provide on-the-ground support, offering valuable insights into local languages, cultures, and performance drivers.
At Eskimi, how we do things is defined by our strong desire to grow, a high sense of ownership, innovation, drive, and collaboration among our teams. With the Eskimi team spread across more than 30 countries and five continents, our global presence creates a dynamic environment that fosters diversity and inclusion.
YOUR TEAM & YOUR MISSION
AdOps plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless execution and optimization of online advertising campaigns. Our team is leading the technical and logistical aspects of digital advertising, managing the end-to-end process to deliver effective campaigns. Our duties encompass ad trafficking, monitoring, and optimizing campaign performance, troubleshooting technical issues, and collaborating with various stakeholders such as clients, publishers, and the commercial team.
Join the team as an Ad Operations Specialist, working and growing in an interesting, challenging, and cross-functional role that includes pre-planning ad sales support, ongoing ad management, ad campaign trafficking, and optimization of all ad campaigns within your dedicated markets.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Digital Ad Campaign Management (±60%):
Managing digital ad campaigns via Eskimi DSP, GDN, Facebook, and other ad servers as needed
Managing digital ad impression inventory and banner ad inventory for on-site products
Planning, organizing, activating, and controlling daily processes, identifying opportunities, and implementing global improvements for maximum efficiency and quality
Ensuring campaigns are launched on time, performance is adequately monitored, and any performance issues are communicated to the Sales team in a timely manner
Diagnosing ad serving problems and interfacing with the team and/or clients to identify solutions
Assisting Sales with campaign planning and the selling process
Working directly with the Tech team to optimize digital campaigns as needed.
Analytics/Reporting (±25%):
Reporting on digital campaign performance to agencies/clients. Reporting on final campaign performance – monthly.
Other tasks (±15%):
Completing data entry and analysis functions as needed. Providing technical QA support on ad serving as needed.
WHAT WILL HELP YOU DO IT
1-2 years of digital advertising operations experience. Experience working with programmatic platforms (such as LoopMe, Pubmatic, Xandr, or other DSPs).
Experience working with Google Ads and Business Ads Manager would be considered an advantage.
Campaign delivery and optimization experience.
Results orientation, an eye for detail, and effective time management skills.
Project management experience would be considered an advantage.
Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced international environment and collaborate effectively across a multicultural organization.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Sharing Eskimi values - growth, ownership, initiative, and drive.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Flexible work arrangements: Hybrid work models in cities with physical offices, and remote work options everywhere else. With our hybrid model, Eskimians enjoy Work Away Days—up to one month of fully remote work each year—and flexible schedules, typically starting at 9 a.m. locally.
Professional development opportunities: Grow through programs such as Leaders Assembly for managers, mentorship programs for developing talent, regular learning sessions, and access to external consultants. Our internship programs also serve as stepping stones for career starters, often leading to full-time roles within the team.
Recognition & rewards: Your efforts matter, so we reward contributions with bonus programs and Bonusly, our peer-to-peer recognition system that turns appreciation into points for gifts and vouchers.
Additional perks: Private health insurance (location-dependent), volunteer days, and team get-togethers, both online and in person, to foster meaningful connections in Eskimi.
Take a day off to celebrate your birthday! Everyone deserves to unwind and enjoy their special day, so we provide an extra day off just for your birthday.
JOIN US!
Be a part of a fast-growing adtech company and work with products that change the landscape of digital advertising around the globe. Let's grow together! With us, not even the sky's the limit. Apply or reach out to muktadir@eskimi.com and let’s chat.
- Department
- Services
- Role
- Ad Operations specialist
- Locations
- Cape Town
- Remote status
- Hybrid