Social Media Growth Strategist (Upington)

Placements24; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a driven Social Media Marketing Executive to lead online growth for its online retail client in Upington, Northern Cape. The role focuses on creating engaging content, managing social profiles, and driving brand engagement across major platforms.

You will collaborate with the marketing team to align campaigns with brand goals and optimize performance through data-driven insights. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in social media marketing, a relevant degree, and hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or related field.
• 1–3 years of social media marketing or digital marketing experience.
• Proven ability to create engaging content and manage social profiles.
• Familiarity with social media management tools (Hootsuite, Buffer).
• Basic understanding of social media advertising.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute social media strategies to increase brand awareness and engagement.
• Create, curate, and schedule content (text, images, videos) across platforms.
• Monitor channels, respond to comments/messages, and engage with the online community.
• Assist in planning and execution of paid social media advertising campaigns.
• Track and analyze performance metrics and provide regular insights.
• Stay updated on trends, tools, and best practices.
• Collaborate with marketing to ensure brand consistency.
• Research industry trends and competitors to identify opportunities.
• Manage social media contests and promotions.

Skills

Content creation

Social media strategy

Community engagement

Copywriting

Analytics & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/Digital Media

Tools

Hootsuite

Buffer

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a driven Social Media Marketing Executive to lead online growth for its online retail client in Upington, Northern Cape. The role focuses on creating engaging content, managing social profiles, and driving brand engagement across major platforms.

You will collaborate with the marketing team to align campaigns with brand goals and optimize performance through data-driven insights. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in social media marketing, a relevant degree, and hands-on