Social Media & Content Manager

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 29,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Comprehensive health benefits

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, South Africa is seeking a Social Media & Content Manager to lead brand storytelling across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and more in a hybrid work setup.

You will develop and execute social media strategies, create engaging content, monitor trends, manage online communities, and collaborate with marketing and design to ensure consistent messaging and integrated campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Journalism, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in social media management, content creation, or digital marketing.
• Proven track record of developing and managing successful social media campaigns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for creating compelling content.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, algorithms, and analytics tools.
• Experience with content management systems (CMS) and graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive social media strategies across various platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn).
• Create, curate, and manage engaging and high-quality content (text, images, video) for social media and other digital channels.
• Monitor social media trends, tools, and applications and provide recommendations for adoption.
• Manage the company's online community, responding to comments and inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Analyze social media performance metrics and generate reports with insights and recommendations for optimization.
• Collaborate with marketing, design, and other teams to ensure cohesive brand messaging and integrated campaigns.
• Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging social media technologies.
• Assist in the development of content marketing strategies and blog management.
• Manage social media advertising campaigns, including budget and performance tracking.
• Support the PR team with digital outreach and online reputation management.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Digital marketing

Analytics tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

CMS

Canva

Adobe Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and results-driven Social Media & Content Manager to join their team in Kimberley, Northern Cape, ZA. This role utilizes a hybrid work model, combining the flexibility of remote work with the collaborative energy of an office environment. The Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative social media strategies, creating engaging content, and growing the online community. You will play a key role in enhancing brand visibility, driving engagement, and managing the company's online reputation. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of social media platforms, content creation best practices, and digital marketing trends. Excellent writing, editing, and visual communication skills are essential. You will work closely with the marketing and communications teams to ensure integrated campaigns and consistent brand messaging across all digital channels. This position is perfect for a dynamic individual looking to make a significant impact on the company's digital presence in Kimberley and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive social media strategies across various platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn).
• Create, curate, and manage engaging and high-quality content (text, images, video) for social media and other digital channels.
• Monitor social media trends, tools, and applications and provide recommendations for adoption.
• Manage the company's online community, responding to comments and inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Analyze social media performance metrics and generate reports with insights and recommendations for optimization.
• Collaborate with marketing, design, and other teams to ensure cohesive brand messaging and integrated campaigns.
• Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging social media technologies.
• Assist in the development of content marketing strategies and blog management.
• Manage social media advertising campaigns, including budget and performance tracking.
• Support the PR team with digital outreach and online reputation management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Journalism, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in social media management, content creation, or digital marketing.
• Proven track record of developing and managing successful social media campaigns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for creating compelling content.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, algorithms, and analytics tools.
• Experience with content management systems (CMS) and graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite) is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Creative mindset and a passion for digital storytelling.
• Familiarity with the Kimberley, Northern Cape, ZA region is beneficial.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, performance incentives, and comprehensive health benefits.
• The hybrid work model provides flexibility for work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and training are available.
• Join a collaborative and innovative team dedicated to digital excellence.
• This role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape the social media strategy for a growing organization in Kimberley, Northern Cape, ZA.