Affiliate Manager

Are you a performance-driven Affiliate Manager with a passion for building high-impact partnerships and driving measurable ROI?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where data, optimisation, and commercial outcomes are key?

Are you looking for an opportunity to grow and manage a high-performing affiliate network within the digital and online gaming space?

Our client, a leading organisation in the digital and online gaming sector, is seeking an experienced Affiliate Manager to grow, manage, and optimise their affiliate partnerships based in Cape Town.

This role is ideal for a commercially focused professional who enjoys building relationships, analysing performance, and driving results through affiliate and paid media channels.

ESSENTIAL:    Minimum 5 years’ proven experience managing large affiliate programmes, preferably within the iGaming sector

ESSENTIAL: Relevant Diploma/Degree and/or Business Management Degree

ESSENTIAL:    Strong experience in affiliate marketing, campaign performance, and ROI optimisation

ESSENTIAL:    Experience working with media, celebrities, key partners, or influencers

ADVANTAGEOUS:Background in business development

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Grow the affiliate network by identifying new potential publishers and actively onboarding them, including affiliates, influencers, and paid media partners
• Assist in developing the overall Paid Media & Affiliate strategy
• Negotiate advertising rates and schedule campaigns
• Manage all administration related to campaigns, including insertion orders and finance documentation
• Analyse advertising statistics daily
• Achieve ROI targets by building and optimising a portfolio of active campaigns
• Manage key accounts through regular communication, performance analysis, and recommendations for improvement
• Create and execute promotional campaigns with a focus on ROI
• Act as the first point of contact for all affiliates
• Build reports using internal data to optimise overall affiliate channel performance
• Monitor competitor activity and adjust strategy accordingly
• Detect fraud, identify scam schemes, and prevent partner manipulation
• Provide publishers and partners with the necessary tools, information, and support to effectively promote the brand
• Monitor and analyse affiliate performance, campaign success, and key metrics to identify areas for improvement
• Collaborate with affiliates to ensure ROI aligns with agreed parameters while maintaining mutually beneficial partnerships
• Work with finance to ensure accurate and timely affiliate payments
• Stay up to date with industry regulations to uphold brand integrity

Key Requirements:

• Business development experience is advantageous
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Fluent in English (additional languages advantageous)
• Target-driven

What success will look like in this role:

• Growth and expansion of the affiliate network
• Consistent achievement of ROI targets across campaigns
• Strong, sustainable relationships with affiliate partners
• Effective optimisation of campaign performance based on data insights
• High levels of accuracy in campaign management, reporting, and payments
• Proactive identification and mitigation of fraud and risk