AdTech Manager - Midrand

Dis-Chem Pharmacies · Gauteng

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Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for an AdTech Manager for their Head Office.
The AdTech Manager role is responsible for overseeing Dis-Chem's advertising technology ecosystem, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, and tool configuration.
The role ensures AdTech platforms are effectively implemented, integrated, and optimised to support efficient media activation, performance measurement, and scalable marketing execution across all channels.

Minimum Requirements…

Essential

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Marketing, Information Systems, Business, Digital Marketing, or related field.
5+ years' experience in AdTech, digital marketing technology, or media technology roles
2–3 years' experience leading platform implementation, vendor coordination, or cross-functional digital delivery initiatives.
Proven experience managing AdTech vendors and platform implementations

Responsibilities

AdTech strategy, platforms and governance

Define the AdTech roadmap aligned to Dis-Chem's media strategy, marketing objectives, and data governance standards
Own selection, evaluation, and onboarding of AdTech vendors and platforms
Establish standards and governance for AdTech tool usage, configurations, and data flows

Vendor management and commercial optimisation

Manage AdTech vendor negotiations, contracts, and performance management
Ensure platforms deliver value, scalability, and cost efficiency
Manage vendor relationships to support ongoing optimisation, upgrades, and innovation

Platform configuration, integration and enablement

Oversee configuration and ongoing optimisation of AdTech tools e.g. ad servers, DSPs, tracking and attribution platforms
Ensure integration with media agencies, internal systems, and analytics environments
Enable effective use of AdTech platforms by Media Excellence and Integrated Marketing Campaign teams through guidance and standards

Competencies

Key competencies

Strong understanding of AdTech platforms, ad serving, media activation, and measurement
Experience selecting, implementing, and configuring AdTech tools in retail, General Merchandise, or digital environments
Strong commercial and negotiation skills in vendor selection and contract management
Ability to balance innovation, cost efficiency, and operational stability
Structured, analytical approach to platform performance and optimisation

Key Performance Indicators

Platform performance – Availability, reliability, and adoption of AdTech tools
Commercial efficiency – Cost optimisation and value delivered through vendor negotiations
Data & measurement quality – Accuracy of tracking, attribution, and reporting
Stakeholder satisfaction – Feedback from Media, Campaign, and Analytics teams

Special Conditions of Employment

Closing Date 29 September 2026