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Daniel W.

Cape Town, South Africa

$20/hr
5.0
13 jobs

Need someone who can help keep your business organized and support your marketing? That’s where I come in. I help business owners, coaches, and eCommerce brands stay on top of operations while improving customer communication and email marketing performance. Whether you need help managing day-to-day tasks, supporting projects, or improving your Klaviyo email marketing, I bring a reliable, organized, and results-focused approach to every project. Here’s how I can help: Email Marketing Support: - Klaviyo account audits - Email flows & automations - Campaign setup and scheduling - Audience segmentation - Pop-up optimization - Email performance reviews - Customer retention support Virtual Assistant / Operations Support / Project Manager: - Inbox and calendar management - Project and task coordination - Client communication and follow-ups - Team coordination - Document creation and SOPs - Research and reporting - Scheduling and admin support - Content scheduling and marketing assistance What you can expect when working with me: - Clear and professional communication - Strong attention to detail - Reliable follow-through with honesty - Proactive support - Someone who can help bring structure to moving parts in your business - Someone willing to learn and adapt I understand that many business owners don’t just need “another freelancer” they need someone dependable who can step in, stay organized, and help things move forward. If you’re looking for support with email marketing, admin, operations, or project coordination, I’d be happy to help.

  • WordPress Landing Page
  • Professional Tone
  • Facebook Marketing
  • Campaign Management
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Ad Posting
  • Instagram Marketing
  • Email Marketing
  • Email Campaign
  • Project Management
  • Executive Support
Michaela R.

Durban, South Africa

$39/hr
5.0
39 jobs

I turn organic search into a profitable sales channel. With over 8 years of experience driving growth for global powerhouses like Nivea, Labello, City Lodge Hotel Group, and Mr. Price, I don't just "write content" - I design SEO ecosystems that dominate rankings and capture market share. While most SEOs are still stuck in 2022 tactics, I specialize in the 2026 Search Landscape: bridging the gap between traditional Technical SEO, User Experience (UX), and the new frontier of Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and GEO. 🚀 Core Competencies & Strategic Services: - Holistic SEO Strategy: Full-funnel planning for SaaS, Finance, and DTC brands. - Technical SEO: Deep-dive audits and hands-on fixes (Indexing, Core Web Vitals, Schema). - AEO & GEO: Future-proofing your brand for AI-driven search (Search Generative Experience). - Content Architecture: High-authority organic strategy that converts readers into customers. - E-commerce SEO: Specialized growth for Shopify, WooCommerce, and Etsy SEO. - Local SEO: Advanced GBP management, Bing optimization, and local citation scaling. Industries I Serve: I have a proven track record of navigating high-competition niches, including: - SaaS - eCommerce - Finance (Lead Gen) - Insurance - DTC Brands Why Work With Me? SEO is no longer just about writing blogs - it’s shifted towards Search Experience Optimization (SXO). I ensure that every technical tweak and every word of content serves a dual purpose: pleasing the algorithm Gods and giving the user the information they need to make purchase decisions. Ready to dominate the SERPs? Let’s talk strategy.

  • SEO Audit
  • SEO Strategy
  • SEO Content
  • SEO Writing
  • Technical SEO
  • Local SEO
  • Generative AI
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Ecommerce SEO
  • Google My Business Optimization
  • UX Copy
  • Conversion Rate Optimization
  • Blog Writing
  • WordPress Development
  • Landing Page Design
  • Organic Traffic Growth
  • On-Page SEO
Weslee L.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$10/hr
5.0
10 jobs

I'm a multidisciplinary South African performer with credits ranging nationally and internationally on stage, screen and the internet. In 2020 I took to Digital Marketing out of necessity and since then have become a thought leader on Influencer Marketing; contributing to multiple New Gen award nominated influencer marketing campaigns, in two years while working for Arora Online. As a freelancer I aim to deliver customized, strategic and creative solutions for all digital outcomes to grow and engage your audience, helping your digital presence soar. Here's a list of the things I can help you with: - Influencer Marketing & Management - Content Creation - Social Media Marketing & Management - Copywriting - Video Editing - Web Design - SEO content writing

  • Google Ads
  • Google
  • Social Media Advertising
  • Social Media Management
  • TikTok
  • Instagram
  • Facebook Ads Manager
  • Facebook
  • Google Analytics
  • Social Media Content
  • Freelance Marketing
  • Web Design
  • TikTok Marketing
  • Instagram Marketing
  • SEO Audit
Solaahuddien C.

Cape Town, South Africa

$60/hr
5.0
8 jobs

👋 Hey, I’m Sola — a Meta Ads specialist and growth strategist trusted by eCommerce brands and lead gen businesses looking to scale with confidence. I’m not here to throw spaghetti strategies at the wall — I plug into your business like a fractional CMO and build performance-driven systems that actually convert. Whether you’re stuck, scaling, or want to turn $1 into $5 with predictability — I’ve got you. ✅ What I Can Do for You: ✔️ Build & run Meta Ads that print profits ✔️ Build high-converting lead gen and eCom funnels in Go High Level ✔️ Set up appointment booking systems that actually work ✔️ Write scroll-stopping ad copy + emails + SMS ✔️ Develop creative strategies that align with buyer psychology ✔️ Optimize conversion rates across your site & funnel ✔️ Plug into your team or manage everything myself 📈 A Few Wins: $7k in → $63k out $100k turned into $500k $314k in sales in 90 days $1,000 into $20k with one winning offer $23k ad spend → $157,000 in sales (All verifiable — just ask.) ⚡ Why Work With Me? 4+ years media buying experience $1.5M+ in tracked sales Proven systems for scaling cold traffic Creative & copy frameworks that convert Deep expertise in Meta Ads, Shopify, Go High Level, Klaviyo, CRO, creative direction & funnel systems No fancy degrees. No agency buzzwords. Just raw, proven execution. Everything I know, I learned building campaigns from the ground up. Testing, tweaking, scaling. Day in, day out. I don’t play freelancer. I treat your ad spend like it's my own. 🚀 What You Don’t Need: Another “fresh idea.” Another ad buyer throwing stuff at the wall. Another agency that ghosts you after onboarding. You need someone who’s in the trenches, knows what works, and helps you focus on what actually moves the needle. First call’s on me. Let’s build something profitable. 💰

  • Google Ads
  • Facebook Advertising
  • Facebook
  • Google Analytics
  • Facebook Ads Manager
  • Shopify
  • Lead Generation
  • Facebook Marketing
Piet N.

Potchefstroom, South Africa

$50/hr
5.0
28 jobs

Facebook ads growth partner who acts like a chief revenue officer. Meta-certified Facebook ads & GoHighLevel automation specialist (available September) Precision ads fused with psychology-backed optimization: simple, clear, unforgettable, profitable. 🧠 Facebook Ad clicks into Booked Appointments (calls) or Sales ✅ Upwork Top-Rated freelancer (Facebook ads & marketing funnels) Why growth-minded founders choose me • 128× ROI in real estate ($152 ad spend → $324 000 closed sales) • 11× ROI in legal within three weeks on a brand-new funnel • Six-figure lifts for premium services and coaching through end-to-end automation Credibility • Managed six-figure annual ad budgets across SaaS, home services, legal, and education • Meta Ads certified and GoHighLevel certified partner • Transparent reporting, fast communication, weekly optimisation loops • Results showcased in the GoHighLevel community Client feedback “We spent $152 and closed $324 000 in property - 128× ROI. Clear, effective, no wasted motion.” – Michael Brink, Century 21 “11× ROI in three weeks for our law firm. Highly recommend.” - Jonathan Sterling, Martine Law “Leads hit so fast we had to pause the campaign.” - Suede Hussain, AlpinHaus Shepherds My philosophy: systems scale, hacks fade I engineer funnels where every step - from ad creative to post-purchase automation - works in sync, so growth compounds month after month. 📩 Ready to turn Facebook traffic into predictable revenue? Send me a message with your biggest bottleneck and your 90-day goal. I’ll reply within one business day with a lean action plan and a fixed-price quote. (Freelance partner, never a full-time hire.)

  • Advertising
  • Pay Per Click Advertising
  • Facebook Advertising
  • Marketing
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Marketing Automation
  • Marketing Management
  • Marketing Automation Software
  • B2B Marketing
  • B2C Marketing
  • Performance Marketing
Jasmine L.

Sandton, South Africa

$21/hr
4.9
31 jobs

Turning brands into growth engines through strategy performance and execution. Hi, I’m Jasmine, founder of Align Media and a senior social media and paid media specialist with over 10 years of experience managing content strategy and advertising campaigns for established and growing brands. I work at the intersection of social media management and paid media. My strength is not designing individual posts but planning managing optimizing and scaling content and ad systems that drive real business results. I have led social media strategy and paid campaigns for brands such as Vodacom, Chatz Connect, Storage King, Westglow, and multiple ecommerce and service based businesses. I do not believe in posting for the sake of posting. I believe in structured content systems and ad strategies that support growth conversions and long term brand value. What I bring to your brand Social media management and growth I manage social media accounts end to end including content planning scheduling performance tracking and optimization. My focus is on consistency clarity and growth aligned with business goals. Meta and Google Ads management I manage Facebook Instagram and Google Ads with a performance first mindset. This includes campaign setup ongoing optimization creative testing guidance budget management and scaling based on data. Content strategy and direction I build content strategies that guide what gets created and why. I work closely with designers editors and creators to ensure content aligns with brand voice campaign goals and performance insights. Strategy first execution Every decision is backed by analytics audience behavior and clear KPIs. I focus on CTR CPA ROAS engagement quality and lead or sales outcomes. Collaborative leadership I act as an extension of your team. I brief creatives manage workflows and ensure strategy and execution stay aligned without micromanagement. Proven results Scaled a wellness and coaching brand to over $12K monthly organic revenue within six months starting from zero presence Grew a lifestyle and events brand to 18,000 Instagram followers in nine months with 6 to 8 percent engagement and consistent inbound leads Managed and optimized Meta and Google Ads campaigns with ongoing improvements in CTR ROAS and cost efficiency through structured testing and creative direction My edge I bridge strategy performance and execution. I understand how social media content and paid media work together and I manage both with a clear commercial lens. If you are looking for someone to manage your social presence and paid media with structure clarity and accountability I would love to connect and discuss how I can support your growth.

  • Brand Development
  • Digital Marketing
  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Facebook Ads Manager
  • Google Ad Manager
  • Twitter/X
  • Meta Threads
  • Branding & Marketing
  • Brand Identity
  • Digital Marketing Materials
  • Marketing
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Social Media Management

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