Digital Communications Lead: Social, SEO & Content

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off

Team-building events

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng is seeking a Digital Communications Strategist to design, implement, and manage innovative digital strategies that enhance brand visibility and audience engagement. The role requires translating complex ideas into engaging online content and driving measurable digital results.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of social media, SEO, content marketing, CMS, and website management, with 5+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Digital Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in digital communications, content marketing, or social media management.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing successful digital strategies.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills with strong online engagement tactics.
• Proficiency in SEO and analytics tools such as Google Analytics and SEMrush.
• Experience with CMS and social media management tools.
• Strong analytical skills to drive decision-making and measurable results.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and work in a team environment.
• Creative thinker with a passion for digital media innovation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive digital communications strategy across online platforms.
• Manage and optimize the company’s social media presence, including content creation and scheduling.
• Oversee website content and SEO optimization.
• Create engaging digital content including blogs, infographics, videos, and posts.
• Monitor online conversations and manage brand reputation.
• Analyze campaign performance and provide actionable insights.
• Collaborate with marketing, PR, and design teams for brand consistency.
• Identify emerging digital trends to inform strategy and engagement.
• Manage relationships with digital agencies and vendors.
• Develop and manage the digital communications budget.

Skills

Content writing

SEO best practices

Social media management

Analytics

Project management

Team collaboration

Creative thinking

Content creation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Digital Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field

Tools

Google Analytics

SEMrush

WordPress

Hootsuite

Job description

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng is seeking a Digital Communications Strategist to design, implement, and manage innovative digital strategies that enhance brand visibility and audience engagement. The role requires translating complex ideas into engaging online content and driving measurable digital results.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of social media, SEO, content marketing, CMS, and website management, with 5+ years of experience.