The NightJarr story
An African bird
Nightjars sit on dirt roads to stay warm from retained heat and to spot insects. The open, flat surface helps them catch insects attracted to warmth and light.
Similarly, the NightJarr team thrives on innovation and adaptability, leveraging insights and strategic thinking to capture opportunities in the ever-evolving digital landscape. We added the extra 'R' as the .com domain was available :)
Some history
NightJarr was founded in 2019 after Ferdie Bester and his team sold ClickMaven to Jellyfish, a global UK-based agency.
Initially a consulting platform, it evolved after the pandemic as Ferdie collaborated with talented remote digital marketers, forming a dynamic and skilled team.
These senior marketers sought flexibility, autonomy, and opportunities to work on world-class international projects.
Today
NightJarr has grown into a team of 13 senior specialists with decades of experience delivering results for South African financial services providers. We have worked with leading names including Momentum, Telesure, Discovery, Scorpion, Oracle Insurance, and Zestlife.
Our culture can be best described by these values:
- Deliver excellence
- Pursue mastery
- Make an impact
Vision
Our vision is to be the leading AI agency in South Africa, to deliver excellence, pursue mastery, and make an impact. We aim to deliver world-class work to nice clients.
If you are a nice client, please get in touch here.
If you are a marketer, take a look at our available positions at the bottom of the page.
Our team
Here are some of our senior team members at NightJarr.
Ferdie Bester
Managing director
Managing director of NightJarr and a digital growth strategist specialising in SEO, AIO, and sales channel development.
Dené van Deventer
Head of client service & operations
Client service lead blending marketing insights, project leadership, and digital operations excellence.
Shinnai Visser
Marketing Manager
Digital marketer driving NightJarr's marketing strategy, campaigns, content and communications for financial services audiences.
Simone Basson
Lead SEO consultant
SEO and site speed optimization specialist helping brands enhance their Core Web Vitals and technical SEO.
Britta Jefferys
Lead paid media specialist
Paid advertising expert delivering high-converting campaigns across search, display, and social media.
Nicole Bosch
SEO consultant
Like many SEOs, Nicole fell into the profession by a stroke of luck. 8 years later she's a knowledgeable senior SEO consultant.
Chris Vermaak
Paid advertising specialist
Chris has more than 15 years of digital marketing and strategic growth experience across diverse industries.
Elizna Smith
SEO consultant
Experienced SEO consultant with a strong content and performance marketing background, trusted by many international clients.
Sanushen Govender
AI Architect
AI architect and developer building and testing practical AI solutions focused on agents, automation and emerging technologies.
Jason Bridges
Technical SEO Consultant
Technical SEO specialist with 10+ years of agency experience in technical audits, site performance and organic search visibility.
Josh Singer
Performance Marketing Specialist
Digital advertising and performance marketing specialist developing data-led strategies that drive measurable growth and results.
Ryan Davis
People & Culture Consultant
Organisation and people development consultant specialising in leadership, team growth and the culture behind NightJarr.
Available positions at NightJarr
We are looking for top-of-their-game talent. Join our very talented team from all corners of the world.
Senior Analytics Specialist
Location: remote | Position: contract / permanent | Hourly rate: negotiable
Account Director
Location: remote | Position: contract / permanent | Hourly rate: negotiable
SEO Specialist
Location: remote | Position: contract / permanent | Hourly rate: negotiable
Digital Media Buyer
Location: remote | Position: contract / permanent | Hourly rate: negotiable