Digital Communication and Content Manager

University of Fort Hare; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established digital agency in Somerset West is seeking a Junior Digital Communication and Content Manager. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of relevant experience and will lead the content team, manage social media strategies, and develop engaging digital content. This role is perfect for a creative, organized individual with strong project management skills. A competitive salary is offered, with a preference for candidates residing in the Western Cape.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role.
• Experience with content calendars and social media.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the content and marketing team.
• Oversee strategy development for social media channels.
• Attend client meetings and build client reports.
• Craft compelling content for digital platforms.
• Optimize client content request processes.

Skills

Project management skills

Experience in social platforms

Confident communicator

Content calendar management

Digital savvy

Collaborative and independent work

Fresh ideas and creativity

Tools

Google Workspace

Mailchimp

Canva

Photoshop

Meta Ads

Social media scheduling tools

Job description

Digital Communication and Content Manager

2025-07-28 - 2025-08-27

Permanent

SW005725

Marketing

A well-established Digital agency based in Somerset West has an opportunity for a creative, organised and proactive Junior Digital Communication and Content Manager to join their young, dynamic team. A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role is essential

Requirements:

• Highly organised with great time and project management skills
• Experience in Meta business and other social platforms
• A confident communicator (client calls, team briefs, emailers, etc.)
• Experienced in creating and managing content calendars
• Digitally savvy with an understanding of trends, platforms, and engagement
• Collaborative, yet able to work independently when needed
• Full of fresh ideas, and ready to make an impact

Bonus if you have experience with:

• Basic copywriting and proofreading
• AI Experience
• Google and Meta AD management
• Social media scheduling tools
• Blog writing, SEO knowledge, or Mailchimp
• Canva, Photoshop, or briefing designers effectively
• Google Workspace, Monday.com, or similar tools

Duties will include, but not limited to:

• Lead and manage the existing content and marketing team (and upload teams), ensuring alignment across channels, creative and strategic initiatives.
• Oversee strategy development and posting schedules for our internal social media channels as well as our smaller client accounts.
• Attend client meetings and build out client reports/presentations.
• Brief in-house designers and animators on creative requirements, ensuring all content aligns with their brand tone and objectives (we may at times need you to step in and help when a backlog occurs).
• Craft compelling and engaging copy for social posts, blog articles, newsletters, and contribute to SEO improvements.
• Ensure internal websites and our software are running optimally (working with the Imagine team).
• Recommending enhancements, identifying bugs, and coordinating fixes or upgrades with developers where possible.
• Optimise and streamline our client content request process using our CRM platform, whilst improving internal and external automation workflows.
• Develop content loops, creative campaign ideas, and content concepts for our core digital signage clients, mainly OK and Usave.
• Drive innovation across our existing product offerings by identifying new features, marketing ideas, suggesting improvements, and collaborating with developers on new enhancements.
• Create and maintain internal websites, marketing materials, brochures, pitch decks, and branded documents for Imagine and InteractiveMedia clients and products.
• Staying informed on industry trends, tools, and technologies to ensure our creative output remains relevant and competitive.
• Embrace AI tools (find new ones that could streamline functions and/or improve our client offering).

In return a competitive salary is on offer. PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY CANDIDATES WHO CURRENTLY RESIDE IN THE WESTERN CAPE WILL CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.