Paarl-Based In-Office E-commerce Social Media Specialist

Placements24; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hands-on ecommerce marketing exposure

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an E-commerce Social Media Specialist to manage and grow our client’s social presence while supporting ecommerce sales goals. You will create content, manage channels, and interact with the online community from our office in Paarl, Western Cape.

Ideal candidates are passionate about social media, understand ecommerce trends, and communicate effectively with the team. This role emphasizes collaboration, media assets, and data-driven improvements for brand growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing social media in an ecommerce context.
• Strong copywriting and editing skills.
• Familiarity with social media analytics and reporting.
• Basic graphic design or video editing skills are a plus.
• Experience with social media tools (Hootsuite, Buffer).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and schedule engaging content for social platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest).
• Monitor channels daily and respond to comments and inquiries promptly.
• Create visuals and short videos for posts.
• Track performance metrics and provide insights to marketing.
• Stay updated on social media trends and best practices.
• Collaborate with marketing to align with campaigns and brand messaging.
• Engage with followers to build a strong online community.
• Research hashtags and topics to boost visibility.
• Support paid social campaigns as directed.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Copywriting

Graphic design

Video editing

Analytics

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Hootsuite

Buffer

Canva

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an E-commerce Social Media Specialist to manage and grow our client’s social presence while supporting ecommerce sales goals. You will create content, manage channels, and interact with the online community from our office in Paarl, Western Cape.

Ideal candidates are passionate about social media, understand ecommerce trends, and communicate effectively with the team. This role emphasizes collaboration, media assets, and data-driven improvements for brand growth.