Unlock Your Online Potential with Ruby Digital. Real Strategies. Measurable Growth.

The mission is clear. We help companies achieve more through focused, performance-based digital marketing. From SEO and programmatic advertising to web development and integrated paid marketing, we align everything we do with your goals – so you don’t just grow, you lead.

A Track Record of Strategic Growth

Since 2021, when Ebert and Francois joined Ruby Digital’s leadership team, we’ve grown into an internationally recognised digital marketing agency, Premier Verified on Clutch.co, and specialising in industries like Saas, Web3.0, IT & Software, e-commerce and more. Our SEO services lead the way, backed by a full suite of performance marketing solutions that help our clients gain visibility. leads, and results that scale.

Value Our Expertise

They trust in our experience, proven methodology, and transparent execution.

Embrace Innovation

They understand that the digital landscape moves fast and want a partner who moves faster.

Collaborate for Results

We seamlessly integrate with their teams, creating strong partnerships that deliver measurable, long-term success.

What We Believe

At Ruby Digital, we’re not just about technology, we’re about people. We believe that our results-driven culture is driven by our commitment to our team and clients. Our values shape how we work, with each other and with you. They’re not aspirational; they’re operational.

Solutions Are Us

We focus on outcomes. Every solution we design addresses a real business challenge.

Better Together

Great work comes from great collaboration - internally and with our clients.

Lifelong Learners

We stay current, so your strategy stays competitive. Continuous learning and improvement are integral to our business culture.

Practical Optimism

We're practical optimists - grounded in reality, but always focusing on opportunities. We approach challenges with calm, focus, and a drive to solve, not just spin.

High Acheivers

We set high standards and back them with hard work, smart strategy, and clear metrics.

Revolutionists

We don’t just keep up - we challenge the status quo and create momentum. Where digital moves, we’re already there.

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Meet our founders

Meet the trailblazers behind Ruby Digital – Ebert, Francois, and Justin, the leaders who’ve shaped our mission to redefine digital marketing.

Ebert Grobler
(Co-Founder & COO)

Ebert’s passion is innovative systems and strategies that empower our teams worldwide to deliver measurable value for our clients. Ebert has extensive experience in high-growth-, operational-, and marketing innovation. He is dedicated to reinventing outdated models and driving technological progress that helps people work better, live better, and share better. Since co-founding his first agency in 2017, which achieved a 10x growth in three years, Ebert has led Ruby Digital to scale globally, securing awards such as “Specialist Internet Marketing Agency of the Year” (Netty Awards) and South Africa’s No.1 agency ranking by Ad World Masters while being named a Sunday Times Top 20 Company to Work For.

Justin Lester
(Founder & CEO)

Justin is the Founder & CEO of Ruby Group and a seasoned entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience building high-growth businesses. From launching and exiting two startups in London to leading Ruby Digital to award-winning success, he has pioneered marketing innovations that earned the agency top global recognition. He is widely regarded for cultivating talent, driving operational excellence, and shaping South Africa’s digital economy.

Francois Herbst
(Director & CFO)

Francois is the Co-Founder and Group CFO of Ruby Group, and the youngest-ever winner of SAICA’s Entrepreneur of the Year award. He specialises in scaling businesses through financial clarity and strategic insight, while also driving social impact as founder of Shift The Frame, a non-profit empowering rural entrepreneurs.

Want to Become a Rubycan?

Ready to join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and growth? At Ruby Digital, we offer more than just a job – we provide an opportunity to build a career and to thrive in an industry-leading digital marketing agency.

Meet Our Team

The team is our greatest asset. From experienced strategists to innovative creators, our diverse group of experts work together to develop results-driven digital marketing solutions that help our clients succeed.

Justin Lester

Founder & CEO

Ebert Gobler

Co-Founder & COO

Francois Herbst

Director & CFO

Jessica Muller

Head of Success

Hugh Mitchell

Head of Performance

Casey van Niekerk

Head of Growth & Marketing

Luca Storm-Geyser

Success Expert

Vanessa Mann

Success Team Lead

Cheryl Ingle

Social & Email Marketing Lead

Nathan Kimbrey

Nate The Great

Nakita Verster

Financial Manager

Martin Spautz

Director RubyWeb & Head of Web Solutions

Daniel Kotze

Search Performance Marketing Specialist

Rene Jooste

Social & Email Marketing Expert

Nicholas Brown

Search Marketing Expert

Laetitia Kalunga

Social & Email Marketing Specialist

Elzaan van Eeden

Success Specialist & Marketing Coordinator

Chimoné Naudé

Social & Email Marketing Coordinator

Stephen Kotze

Search Marketing Analyst

Tina van Heerden

Head of People & Culture

Pierre Dorfling

Head of Strategic Projects | Growth & Marketing Expert

Ryan Nussey

Growth & Marketing Expert

Zhani Minnaar

Junior Social & Email Marketing Coordinator

Carissa Verster

Success Specialist

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FAQ's

What makes Ruby Digital different from other digital marketing agencies?

Ruby Digital stands out because of the people-centric approach. We focus on results, not just reach. Our strategies are performance driven and backed by strong relationships, technical know-how, and a clear understanding of your business.

We prioritise learning. From global conferences to internal training, we stay up to date, so your marketing stays relevant.

Ruby Digital works across a wide variety of industries, from SaaS and Web3.0 to IT & Software, tourism & hospitality, e-commerce, and regulated industries like iGaming, legal, and medicine & health. We create customised strategies that fit the unique context of each sector. We are yet to find an industry we do not excel in.

Everything is tracked. From rankings to revenue, we define clear KPIs and build campaigns designed to meet and exceed them.

Yes! Whether you’re expanding globally or improving regional presence, we are experienced in building SEO strategies that scale across borders.

We work with sophisticated clients who understand the true value of performance marketing and SEO, and prioritise quality, collaboration, and sustainable growth.

We offer exciting career opportunities for talented, ambitious professionals who thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment. At Ruby Digital, you’ll learn, grow, and do work that directly impacts real clients.

From mentorship to certifications, we invest in your development, technical and personal. We’re committed to supporting your career journey.

At Ruby Digital, we work with you, not just for you. Regular communication, shared goals, and a results-first approach define every engagement.

We pride ourselves on a people-first culture, both within our company and with our clients. We invest in our team’s growth, encourage work-life balance, and believe that happy, engaged employees create exceptional results for our clients.