Graduate Scheme - Commercial Track
Full-time
Remote from South Africa, reporting to London headquarters
About GoGorilla
GoGorilla is the world's first performance marketing company built on financial technology. We've engineered a platform that hardwires client objectives into every campaign, ensuring transparent, auditable results that traditional agencies can't match. When our clients win, you win. You'll join a high-performance international team where your creative impact directly shapes your career trajectory and financial rewards, with opportunities for UK visa sponsorship for outstanding performers.
About the role
As a Graduate on our Commercial Track working remotely from South Africa, you will rotate through various commercial functions, including sales, partnerships, and client strategy, while working with UK and international clients. You will receive structured training and mentorship to develop into a commercial leader within our organisation.
Day to day, you'll be rotating through different commercial departments, learning business development skills, supporting client and partnership initiatives, and receiving comprehensive training in performance marketing and business strategy. This role is designed to fast-track high-potential graduates into commercial leadership positions.
Working pattern and flexibility
This is a graduate development role available as full-time, fully remote from South Africa. You'll work closely with our London headquarters team through structured communication and regular video calls. Core collaboration hours align with South African mornings (UK afternoons) for optimal learning and development. Time tracking software is required for security and progress monitoring.
Leadership trajectory
This is a structured graduate development programme with a clear path to commercial leadership positions. You'll rotate through different commercial functions over 18-24 months, with the opportunity to specialise in your area of strength and progress to management roles. Exceptional performers will have opportunities for UK visa sponsorship and potential relocation to our London office.
What you will be doing
Rotate through sales, partnerships, and client strategy departments to gain comprehensive commercial experience.
Support business development initiatives and client relationship management activities.
Participate in structured training programmes and professional development activities.
Contribute to commercial projects and strategic initiatives across different business functions.
Learn performance marketing methodologies and business strategy frameworks.
Receive mentorship from senior commercial leaders and successful business professionals.
Develop presentation and communication skills through interactions with clients and stakeholders.
Develop expertise in specific commercial areas that align with your interests and strengths.
What you will bring
University degree (graduated within the last 2 years) with strong academic performance.
Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills suitable for commercial environments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Interest in business development, sales, and commercial strategy.
Right to work in South Africa with a reliable high-speed internet connection.
Ambition to develop into commercial leadership and willingness to learn across multiple functions.
Cultural adaptability and a genuine interest in working with UK business practices.
You should not apply if
You are not a recent graduate or do not meet the graduate programme eligibility requirements.
You are not interested in commercial functions and business development.
You are not comfortable with rotation across different departments and learning new skills.
You are not ambitious about developing into commercial leadership positions.
You are not comfortable working with international clients and business practices.
How we work
Outcomes first – success measured by learning progress, contribution to commercial initiatives, and leadership development.
Autonomy with accountability – structured learning with increasing responsibility and independence.
Build the playbook – contribute to commercial best practices while learning from experienced professionals.
Learn from the best – comprehensive mentorship from senior commercial leaders and successful business professionals.
Continuous improvement – structured development programme with regular feedback
and career progression planning.
Compensation and progression
Base salary: R30,000 to R35,000 per month (full-time).
Currency options: Choose to be paid in ZAR, USD, GBP, or a combination.
Performance bonuses: Graduate development bonuses based on learning progress and contribution (available after 6-month probation).
Company profit-sharing: Enhanced participation in overall company success.
Equity: Meaningful equity participation for high performers (considered after 12 months).
Benefits: Full benefits package after 6-month probation period.
UK visa opportunity: Outstanding performers eligible for sponsorship (after 18 months minimum).
Progression: Structured progression to commercial management roles based on
performance and specialisation.
30-60-90 day expectations
Day 30 – Complete onboarding and initial training, begin first department rotation.
Day 60 – Successfully contribute to commercial activities and demonstrate learning progress.
Day 90 – Consistently deliver value in rotational assignments and show leadership potential.
Probation and performance framework
6-month probation period with monthly performance reviews and clear success metrics.
Performance thresholds: Must achieve learning and contribution targets to progress beyond probation.
Benefits eligibility: Full benefits package is available after successful completion of probation.
Equipment policy: Company equipment must be returned if employment ends during the probationary period.
