Full account audit
Free 60-point audit of your existing account before we touch a single bid.
South Africa
South Africa Google Ads specialists running profitable campaigns.
For South Africa businesses spending R5,000-R50,000/month on Google Ads, we typically reduce wasted spend by 30-40% in the first 60 days, then reinvest those savings into the highest-converting keywords. The result is more conversions for the same budget.
162+ launches
4.9☆ Google
POPIA compliant
Why google ads management from Havealot
Six reasons South African brands choose us.
Conversion tracking
Proper tracking of leads, calls, form-fills, purchases — not vanity metrics.
Negative keyword lists
We strip out the wasteful searches so every rand goes to ready-to-buy clicks.
Ad copy testing
2-3 ad copy variants per ad group, tested continuously, evolved monthly.
Landing page advice
We tell you which pages are underperforming and what to fix to lift quality score.
Monthly strategy call
30-minute call every month to review performance, plan next steps, answer your questions.
What you get
Everything included.
No upsells. No surprise invoices. Here's exactly what's in every google ads management engagement we run.
- Full account audit (free, even if you don't hire us)
- Campaign structure setup or restructure
- Keyword research (positive + negative)
- Ad copy creation + ongoing variants
- Conversion tracking (calls, forms, purchases)
- Landing page recommendations
- Weekly bid optimisation
- Monthly transparent reporting
- Monthly 30-min strategy call
- No long-term contract — month to month
Transparent pricing
Google Ads Management pricing .
Honest, all-inclusive pricing. No retainer traps. No hidden plugin fees. Pick the tier that fits, or talk to us for a custom quote.
Starter
For new businesses launching online.
R3,500/ month
- Full account audit (free, even if you don't hire us)
- Campaign structure setup or restructure
- Keyword research (positive + negative)
- Ad copy creation + ongoing variants
- Conversion tracking (calls, forms, purchases)
- Landing page recommendations
- Weekly bid optimisation
Growth
For growing brands ready to scale.
R5,500/ month
- Full account audit (free, even if you don't hire us)
- Campaign structure setup or restructure
- Keyword research (positive + negative)
- Ad copy creation + ongoing variants
- Conversion tracking (calls, forms, purchases)
- Landing page recommendations
- Weekly bid optimisation
Business
For established businesses going pro.
R9,500/ month
- Full account audit (free, even if you don't hire us)
- Campaign structure setup or restructure
- Keyword research (positive + negative)
- Ad copy creation + ongoing variants
- Conversion tracking (calls, forms, purchases)
- Landing page recommendations
- Weekly bid optimisation
Premium
For ambitious enterprise builds.
R18,000/ month
- Full account audit (free, even if you don't hire us)
- Campaign structure setup or restructure
- Keyword research (positive + negative)
- Ad copy creation + ongoing variants
- Conversion tracking (calls, forms, purchases)
- Landing page recommendations
- Weekly bid optimisation
Need something custom for your business?
Frequently asked
Google Ads Management in South Africa — answers.
Common questions about pricing, timelines, what's included, and how we work with South African businesses.
What does Google Ads management cost in South Africa?
Our management fee starts at R3,500/month for an ad spend up to R10,000/month. For larger budgets we drop to a percentage-of-spend model (typically 12-15%). Ad spend is paid directly to Google.
How much should I spend on Google Ads in South Africa?
For most South Africa local businesses, R5,000-R15,000/month is the right starting range. Service businesses with high lifetime value can profitably spend much more. We'll recommend a starting budget after the audit.
How fast will I see results?
Google Ads delivers traffic from day one. Conversions usually start within the first 1-2 weeks. Profitability typically arrives between weeks 4-8 as we optimise based on real data.
Do you do Facebook + Instagram ads too?
Yes — we run Meta Ads (Facebook + Instagram) and TikTok Ads as separate retainers. Many clients run Google + Meta together for full-funnel coverage in South Africa.
Is there a contract?
No long-term contract. Month-to-month with 30 days notice. We earn your business every month.
Where we deliver google ads management
Top cities for Google Ads Management.
Havealot serves clients across every South African province. These are the metros where google ads management demand is strongest — click any city for a dedicated landing page tailored to that market.
Google Ads Management in Johannesburg
GautengAfrica's largest economy and the commercial capital of the continent
From R3,500
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Google Ads Management in Sandton
Gautengthe financial heart of Africa, home to the JSE and most Big-Four professional firms
From R3,500
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Google Ads Management in Pretoria
GautengSouth Africa's administrative capital and home to over 130 foreign embassies
From R3,500
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Google Ads Management in Cape Town
Western CapeSouth Africa's most beautiful city and the country's fastest-growing tech hub
From R3,500
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Google Ads Management in Durban
KwaZulu-NatalSouth Africa's busiest port and the warm-water coastal capital of KwaZulu-Natal
From R3,500
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Google Ads Management in Port Shepstone
KwaZulu-Natalthe commercial and administrative capital of the KZN South Coast
From R3,500
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Google Ads Management in Gqeberha
Eastern CapeSouth Africa's automotive manufacturing capital and the Eastern Cape's largest city
From R3,500
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Google Ads Management in Bloemfontein
Free StateSouth Africa's judicial capital and the agricultural heartland of the Free State
From R3,500
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Google Ads Management in Mbombela
Mpumalangacapital of Mpumalanga and the primary gateway to the Kruger National Park
From R3,500
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Google Ads Management in Polokwane
Limpopothe largest city in Limpopo and the gateway to South Africa's northern provinces
From R3,500
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Google Ads Management in Rustenburg
North Westthe platinum-mining capital of the world and gateway to Sun City and Pilanesberg
From R3,500
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Google Ads Management in Kimberley
Northern Capethe historic diamond-mining capital of South Africa and provincial capital of the Northern Cape
From R3,500
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Not seeing your city? We serve 59 cities across all 9 provinces — browse the full directory →
Recent google ads management work
Live launches we're proud of.
A selection of recent google ads management projects we've shipped for South African businesses. Each one is live, ranking and converting.
Browse our full 180+ project portfolio — see every launch →
What clients say about our google ads management
Real reviews. Real clients.
A handful of recent verified reviews from google ads management engagements across South Africa.
“Our cost-per-lead dropped from R380 to R104 in the first 90 days. Same budget, 3.6× more leads.”
M
“They restructured our account, killed the wasted spend, and we've been profitable on Google Ads ever since. Honest, no-fluff team.”
J
“Monthly strategy call, transparent reporting, real conversion focus. The first ads agency that's ever made us money instead of costing it.”
R
4.9☆ average on Google · 98% client retention · See full portfolio →
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✓ 7-14 day delivery
✓ POPIA compliant
✓ 4.9☆ Google