Job Description
This is a full-time job for a Marketing and Affiliate Specialist at a fast-growing South African online sports betting and casino company. The role is based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. You will focus mainly on managing the company’s affiliate program (70% of your time) while also helping with broader marketing and brand activities (30% of your time). The company is looking for someone who is energetic, business-minded, and able to drive growth in a competitive industry.
**What you will do:**
- Manage the day-to-day tasks of the affiliate program, including tracking links and RavenTrack accounts, ensuring compliance with company rules and legal requirements.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing affiliates.
- Monitor program performance through metrics like website traffic, sign-ups, CPA, ROI, and partner performance.
- Handle payments, including commission calculations, reconciliation, and timely payouts.
- Negotiate deals with affiliates for promotions and special campaigns.
- Support marketing efforts, including sponsorships, influencer collaborations, and brand activities.
- Work closely with teams like Social Media, CRM, Creative, and Acquisition.
- Analyze marketing campaign results, track project timelines, and propose improvements for customer engagement and user acquisition.
- Research competitors in the South African betting industry to inform strategy.
**What you need:**
- 3 to 5 years of experience in digital marketing, performance marketing, or affiliate marketing.
- Strong organizational, administrative, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Comfort with data analysis using tools like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
- Qualification in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field (helpful but not required).
- Self-motivation, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines independently.
- Experience with affiliate programs/platforms, especially RavenTrack, is advantageous.
- Background in online betting, gaming, e-commerce, or competitive digital industries is a plus.
- Knowledge of Google Analytics 4, Google Ads, Meta Ads, and marketing attribution is beneficial.
**What you will get:**
- Competitive salary between R360,000 and R480,000 per year, depending on experience.
- Permanent position based in Durban.
- Opportunity to work with a growing company in the online betting and gaming industry and develop skills in marketing and affiliate management.