- Hiring from
- South Africa
- Work type
- Remote
- Posted
- Oct 2, 2026
At Smollan, we're on an evolutionary journey where we're shifting our story. We're looking for truly unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. Where our people are cared for, happy and inspired in building an extraordinary place to work.
About the Role:
We are seeking a Head of Digital Media who will be responsible for driving, implementing, and executing the digital media roadmap, with a primary focus on developing and delivering innovative onsite and offsite media solutions. In this role, you will ensure best-in-class digital media capabilities that drive measurable commercial and marketing results across paid and owned touchpoints.
As a Head of Digital Media, you will be responsible for but not limited to:
- Drive and execute the digital media roadmap, translating strategic vision into actionable plans across both onsite and offsite media.
- Support internal teams on new digital media activations, incorporating data and targeting into strategies while owning an execution calendar.
- Work closely with internal e-commerce retail teams and tech partners to drive the ongoing evolution of the media proposition.
- Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and third-party technology vendors, overseeing platform enhancements, optimization, and SLAs.
- Conduct performance analysis and establish clear KPI frameworks to optimize yield across trade and programmatic inventory.
- Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the business, delivering training to internal teams to build capability and strategic knowledge.
What We Are Looking For:
To qualify for this role, you should have:
- Background in an agency, media-owner, or ad-tech environment (e.g., Criteo, CitrusAd, Osmos).
- Solid understanding of the retail media and ad-tech landscape, with programmatic experience considered a plus.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Advanced Excel) or Google Workspace.
- A logical mindset with high attention to detail, proactive initiative, and excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
What's in It for You?
- Opportunity To Work Remotely
- A Dynamic Team Culture
- Competitive Benefits Package