Partnerships Campaign Manager – iGaming & Sports Betting job – Highly competitive salary – Johannesburg, South Africa at Initiate International

• A fantastic opportunity has opened for a Partnerships Campaign Manager in Johannesburg, South Africa. This is your chance to work at the heart of a leading sports betting brand, creating campaigns that inspire, convert, and deliver measurable ROI.
• This role is for a relationship builder with commercial flair. You’ll manage partnerships with major players – from Telcos and retailers to media groups – designing and executing campaigns that drive acquisitions and strengthen brand performance. Every campaign you deliver will contribute directly to the scoreboard.

Your key job responsibilities as the Partnerships Campaign Manager in Johannesburg, South Africa will include:

• Onboarding new partners and managing commercial relationships.
• Building campaign calendars and ensuring seamless execution.
• Coordinating with creative, CX, legal, and fraud teams to deliver flawless campaigns.
• Developing and running marketing strategies that boost acquisition, engagement, and retention.
• Monitoring performance metrics (registrations, FTDs, deposits, ROI) and optimising campaigns.
• Managing campaign budgets and maximising partner ROI.
• Analysing competitor promotions and aligning strategies with in-country teams.
• Driving innovation through new activations and campaign channels.

Requirements for this Partnerships Campaign Manager job in Johannesburg, South Africa:

• Minimum 3 years’ client-facing experience in sales, partnerships, or account management.
• Strong sales and marketing background with proven campaign delivery.
• Excellent commercial acumen with negotiation and analytical skills.
• Strong knowledge of sports, with football expertise highly advantageous.
• Ability to manage strategic and operational relationships across multiple markets.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Degree or relevant qualification preferred.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial, and target-driven mindset.

Closes: Oct 15, 2025