Overview

Meta Ads Creative Manager/ Strategist (For Performance Marketing Agency) Jobs in South Africa at Higheagle

Title: Meta Ads Creative Manager/ Strategist (For Performance Marketing Agency)

Company: Higheagle

Location: South Africa

Role Requirements

THIS IS NOT AN ENTRY LEVEL ROLE:

  • 3+ years of experience in a creative or content leadership role, preferably within a performance marketing agency, particularly on meta/social video paid ads.
  • Strong understanding of content metrics and how creative impacts performance (hook rates, hold rates, CTR, CPA).
  • Proven ability to work with video editing teams, ensuring high-quality, scalable creative output.
  • Experience creating or directing short-form performance content for paid social (Meta, TikTok, YouTube, etc.).
  • Strong communication and management skills — able to manage multiple personalities and foster collaboration.
  • Comfortable using creative management tools (e.g., Google Drive, Asana, Notion, ClickUp, or similar systems).
  • A proactive mindset with a strong balance between creativity, structure, and performance accountability.

Role Description

The paid ads Creative Manager connects creative storytelling with measurable marketing performance. This person will work closely with the founder to oversee the entire creative output of Higheagle — from paid ads content strategy to execution — ensuring every piece of creative aligns with brand goals and performance metrics. They manage the internal creative team of video editors, create and assign ad briefs, and maintain high-quality standards across all deliverables.

This role combines accountability, creative direction, and analytical insight — turning data into creative strategy and guiding the team to produce content that converts.

 

Who is best for this role?

This role is particularly suited to someone who has worked or is working on meta ad accounts/campaigns that require a high volume of creative output regularly, but you are tired of working in a large corporate team that doesn’t appreciate your inputs and contribution.

Why this role (& why now)

At HighEagle, You wont be another ‘number’ or ‘employee’ in another company, you work WON’T get lost in process. You WON’T be part of a large soulless corporate team that doesn’t appreciate your inputs and contribution.

You WILL work closely with the founder, have direct visibility over performance, and play a key role in shaping how creative is produced and improved to drive maximum conversions.

This is an environment where:

  • your ideas can be implemented quickly
  • your work has clear, measurable impact
  • you can develop faster by being closer to both strategy and execution 

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the Agency’s Founder to manage the creative team (video editors) — ensuring output meets ad performance standards.
  • Assign, brief, and track creative work across internal and external contributors, maintaining a smooth and efficient workflow.
  • Review and quality-control creative before client delivery — ensuring consistency, storytelling, and performance-driven focus.
  • Collaborate with Marketing to understand performance data (hook rates, hold rates, CTR, conversion metrics) and turn insights into actionable creative improvements.
  • Own and optimize the creative workflow — refining systems for intake, assignment, and delivery of briefs across the team.
  • Manage relationships with external creative partners (UGC agencies, freelancers, and premium designers) to ensure consistent output and alignment.
  • Champion creativity and collaboration, fostering a positive, accountable, and growth-minded culture within the creative department.

Performance & Expectations

This is a performance-driven role within a fast-growing UK based performance marketing agency.

We operate with high standards, clear accountability, and a strong focus on output. Creative is not treated as subjective — it’s measured, refined, and improved based on performance.

You’ll be expected to:

  • take full ownership of your work
  • operate with speed and consistency
  • produce a high volume of quality output
  • continuously improve based on feedback and results

This environment is best suited to individuals who:

  • take pride in their work and hold themselves to a high standard
  • enjoy being challenged and pushed to improve
  • are comfortable working at pace with clear expectations
  • want to grow quickly as the company scales

This is not a fit for those looking for:

  • a slow-paced, part time or low-output environment
  • minimal accountability
  • constant direction or hand-holding 

Compensation

  • Flexible depending on experience (mixture of base pay + performance bonus)
  • Opportunity to increase earnings as workload grows

To Apply

To apply, please send to: [email protected]

Include:

  • Your CV
  • A 30-second voice note introducing yourself and why you think you’re a good fit

In your email, please answer the following

  1. How do you approach improving the performance of a short-form ad that isn’t converting? (Walk us through your thinking)
  2. What do you believe are the key elements of a high-performing short-form ad on platforms like TikTok or Instagram?
  3. Include the word ‘SOCIAL’ in your email subject line (this helps us filter for attention to detail)

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