Digital Content Creator & Social Media Manager

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and retirement fund

Annual performance bonus

Training and development opportunities

Team building activities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Digital Content Creator & Social Media Manager to lead our social media strategy and craft compelling content across platforms from Centurion. This role demands storytelling flair, trend awareness, and hands-on collaboration with the marketing team in a vibrant office setting.

You will produce high-quality graphics, videos, and written posts, manage publishing, and analyze metrics to optimize engagement while staying aligned with brand guidelines.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience in social media management and content creation.
• Strong copywriting and visual communication skills for digital assets.
• Familiarity with analytics tools and KPI tracking.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy to boost brand awareness.
• Create engaging content including graphics, videos, and posts for multiple platforms.
• Manage the content calendar to ensure consistent posting.
• Monitor trends and conversations to capture engagement opportunities.
• Respond to comments professionally to foster a positive community.
• Analyze performance metrics and generate optimization insights.
• Collaborate with marketing and design teams to ensure brand consistency.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Copywriting

Graphic design

Video editing

Analytics

Organization

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Premiere Pro

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an innovative online retailer headquartered in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking a creative and energetic Digital Content Creator & Social Media Manager. This role is crucial for building and engaging our online community, driving brand awareness, and translating creative concepts into compelling digital content. You will be responsible for developing, scheduling, and publishing content across various social media platforms, as well as creating engaging visual and written assets for our website and marketing campaigns. The ideal candidate is a skilled storyteller, adept at understanding audience engagement, and passionate about the latest social media trends and content creation tools. This is an office-based position that requires hands-on engagement with our marketing team in Centurion, offering a vibrant and collaborative work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy to increase brand awareness and engagement.
• Create high-quality, engaging content including graphics, videos, and written posts for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
• Manage the social media content calendar, ensuring a consistent and timely flow of posts.
• Monitor social media channels for trends, conversations, and opportunities for engagement.
• Respond to comments and messages in a timely and professional manner, fostering a positive community.
• Analyze social media performance metrics and generate reports with insights for optimization.
• Collaborate with the marketing and design teams to ensure brand consistency across all digital platforms.
• Produce visual content such as product photography, lifestyle shots, and short promotional videos.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest social media best practices and emerging technologies.

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Social Media Manager, Content Creator, or similar role.
• Demonstrable experience in creating engaging content across various social media platforms.
• Excellent copywriting, editing, and visual communication skills.
• Proficiency with graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva) and video editing software.
• Strong understanding of social media KPIs and analytics tools.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Creative mindset with a passion for storytelling and brand building.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in an office environment.
• Familiarity with e-commerce best practices is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and creative office environment in Centurion.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Team building activities and social events.
• Employee discounts on products.