Junior Google Ads Specialist

No Sweat → Work

. Set up, manage and optimise Google Ads campaigns .

Posted 9/24/2026contractRemote • South AfricaJunior💰 $200 - $400 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and optimizing Google Ads campaigns across various formats, including Search, Shopping, and Performance Max. Proficient in data analysis and campaign performance tracking to drive effective optimization and growth.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Google Ads ManagementCampaign OptimizationAnalytical ThinkingGoogle Ads CertificationGA4 Experience

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Hard Skills

Google AdsKeyword ResearchAdvertising CopywritingCPA TrackingROAS TrackingCTR TrackingConversion Rate OptimizationAccount AuditsPerformance MarketingData Interpretation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCuriosityCreativityIndependenceResponsibility

Tools & Technologies

Google Tag ManagerGA4Looker StudioHubstaffMeta AdsMicrosoft Ads

Certifications & Qualifications

Google Ads Certification

Industry Keywords

Performance MaxGoogle ShoppingOffline Conversion TrackingGCLID-based CRM Imports

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set up, manage and optimise Google Ads campaigns
Work across Search, Shopping and Performance Max campaigns
Conduct keyword and competitor research
Structure campaigns and write advertising copy
Monitor budgets, bids, Quality Scores and campaign performance
Track and optimise CPA, ROAS, CTR and conversion rate
Conduct account audits and identify optimisation and growth opportunities
Maintain conversion tracking using Google Ads, GA4 and Google Tag Manager
Collaborate with internal account managers and team members
Attend one daily team meeting
Stay informed about Google Ads developments, tools and best practices
Manage between one and 20 accounts as allocated
Work approximately two to four hours per week per account after initial setup
Provide agreed working-hour overlap with the team
Monthly client reports are handled by account managers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Zero to two years of Google Ads experience
Strong interest in paid search and performance marketing
Analytical thinking and attention to detail
Good written English and advertising-copy skills
Ability to interpret campaign data and make practical optimisation decisions
Curiosity, creativity and willingness to learn
Ability to work independently and take responsibility for account performance
Reliable internet access and ability to work remotely
Comfortable using Hubstaff while working
Agreed working-hour overlap with the team between 8:00 and 15:00 EDT
Attendance at one compulsory daily team meeting
Applications must include an up-to-date CV, relevant certifications if available, work examples and a short Loom video introduction
Google Ads certification and agency experience are advantageous
Experience with GA4, Google Tag Manager, Looker Studio, Google Shopping, Performance Max, offline conversion tracking, GCLID-based CRM imports, Meta Ads or Microsoft Ads is advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours
Weekly payments via Gusto
Opportunity to receive additional accounts based on performance
Potential progression into a full-time position
Training and consideration for smaller, less complex accounts for junior candidates