Black Pen Recruitment

Affiliate Manager (iGaming)

Black Pen Recruitment  •  Johannesburg, ZA (Hybrid)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Our client is passionate about delivering a thrilling and responsible iGaming experience. They operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where integrity, innovation, and customer focus are paramount. They are committed to upholding the highest standards of regulatory compliance while fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. They empower their team to take ownership, drive results, and contribute to our success.



Are you a relationship-building pro with a knack for digital strategy and a love for performance-driven marketing? Then we’ve got a seat with your name on it.

As our client’s Affiliate Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind growing and nurturing their affiliate program. You'll own relationships with local and international partners, craft compelling campaigns, and boost first-time deposits (FTDs) like a boss. This role is all about connection, creativity, and conversion — let’s make it happen.

Job Type: Full Time/Permanent

Location: Johannesburg

Work Place: Remote

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role managing affiliates for iGaming companies
  • Excellent understanding of affiliate marketing models, including CPA, Revenue Share and Hybrid Models with a strong focus on optimising ROI and FTDs
  • Solid knowledge of the gambling industry, including terminology and key trends
  • Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with cross-functional collaboration to meet ROI and FTD goals
  • Hands-on experience with affiliate management platforms such as Netrefer, Income Access, or similar tools

Responsibilities

  • Affiliate Relationships: Build, grow, and keep strong connections with our affiliate partners, ambassadors and influencers. You're the go-to person they trust.
  • Onboarding Excellence: Recruit top-tier affiliates and welcome them like a VIP - because first impressions always count.
  • Affiliate Program Execution: Plan and launch smart acquisition and retention campaigns across the affiliate network. Track, test, tweak, repeat.
  • Tailored Promotions: Roll out custom campaigns for high-value affiliates - data-backed, ROI-driven, and never boring.
  • Creative Collab: Team up with our design and content team to create fresh, on-brand assets that convert.
  • Performance Reporting: Keep the numbers tight. Monitor and report on campaign wins (and learnings), using data-driven insights to optimise and maximise ROI.
  • Compliance and Fraud Prevention: Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies, and implement measures to prevent affiliate fraud and protect the integrity of the program.

KPIs:

  • First Time Depositors (FTDs)
  • Affiliate Return on Investment (ROI)
  • New and reactivated affiliates

Benefits:

  • Learning and Development: We support your professional growth by covering the cost of relevant upskilling opportunities.
  • Competitive Salary: Market-related remuneration aligned to your experience and role.
  • Performance Bonus: Incentivised bonus structure based on individual and company performance.
  • Team Culture: A dynamic, collaborative environment that values innovation and ownership.
Black Pen Recruitment

About Black Pen Recruitment

Black Pen Recruitment is the leading recruitment agency in fintech and cryptocurrency across Africa. From our headquarters in Cape Town, South Africa, we've been at the forefront of specialised recruitment since 2012, carving out a distinct niche in the landscape of financial technology. Our success story is rooted in our ability to identify top-tier talent and match them with leading companies in the industry. With over 180 clients worldwide and over 120,000 candidates in our database, we've built partnerships with Startups, Scale-ups, SMEs, and Corporates, driving growth and innovation every step of the way. We have also expanded our reach into key sectors including e-Commerce, Digital Banking, SaaS, Tech, and Travel/Tourism.

Black Pen Recruitment stands as a dedicated partner in growing your team, with over a decade of experience. Driven by a vision to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity in the growing fintech and cryptocurrency sectors, we've built a formidable team of internationally trained recruiters who share a passion for excellence and dedication. With a strategic presence in Malta, we have established a global footprint, nurturing relationships with clients worldwide. Our journey has been defined by navigating the frontier of finance and technology, driving excellence in every partnership we forge.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Cape Town, ZA
Year Founded
2012
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