Digital Marketing & Social Media Executive

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive entry-level salary

Learning and development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking a proactive Digital Marketing & Social Media Executive to join our team. You will help develop campaigns that boost brand visibility and drive online engagement across social platforms.

You will manage content, assist in email campaigns and paid ads, and collaborate with colleagues to maintain consistent branding. This is an excellent entry‑level role offering hands-on experience in a dynamic e‑commerce oriented environment and opportunities to grow within

Qualifications

• Experience or internship in digital marketing or social media management.
• Familiar with major social platforms and best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; organized with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow social media presence across key platforms.
• Develop and execute digital marketing campaigns including email ads.
• Create engaging written and visual content for social, website, and other channels.
• Monitor trends, customer feedback, and engagement opportunities.
• Track and report on digital marketing metrics and campaign performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams for brand consistency.

Skills

Digital marketing

Social media management

Content creation

SEO basics

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Marketing/Communications degree or diploma

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Digital Marketing & Social Media Executive to join their team in Vereeniging . This role is integral to developing and executing effective online marketing campaigns that enhance brand visibility and drive customer engagement across digital platforms. You will manage social media channels, create compelling content, and contribute to overall digital marketing strategy. This is an excellent opportunity for a budding marketing professional to gain hands‑on experience and grow within a supportive company environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow the company's social media presence across key platforms, including content creation and scheduling.
• Assist in the development and execution of digital marketing campaigns, including email marketing and paid social ads.
• Create engaging written and visual content for social media, website and other digital channels.
• Monitor social media channels for industry trends, customer feedback and engagement opportunities.
• Track and report on key digital marketing metrics and campaign performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure brand consistency across all digital communications.

Requirements

• Previous experience or a strong internship in digital marketing or social media management , preferably in an e-commerce context.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and their respective best practices.
• Basic understanding of SEO principles and content marketing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications, or a related field is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary with potential for increases based on performance.
• Opportunity to learn and develop skills in a dynamic marketing field.
• Work within a collaborative and friendly team atmosphere in Vereeniging .
• Exposure to various aspects of digital marketing and e-commerce operations.
• Standard employee benefits package.