Durban E-commerce Content & Social Media Lead

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Creative team in Durban

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic e-commerce environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban seeks an innovative E-commerce Content Creator & Social Media Manager to craft engaging content and manage social presence across platforms and the company blog. You will collaborate with the marketing and product teams to translate brand identity into compelling digital experiences.

The role requires storytelling flair, a strong visual sense, and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Canva to drive brand awareness and product sales in a dynamic e-commerce environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Content Creator or Social Media Manager in e-commerce.
• Strong visual storytelling and copywriting abilities.
• Proficiency with photography, videography, and graphic design tools.
• Ability to manage content calendars and coordinate with marketing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, create, and publish engaging content across social platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok) and the company blog.
• Conceptualize and produce high-quality visual content including photography, videography, and graphic design for campaigns.
• Manage the social media content calendar with timely, consistent posting.
• Monitor trends, feedback, and competitors; report insights to the team.
• Engage with the online community, respond to comments, and build brand loyalty.
• Collaborate with e-commerce to ensure accurate product information and promos.
• Support social media advertising strategies and analyze KPIs to track effectiveness.
• Maintain brand consistency across all online communications and content.

Skills

Content creation

Social media management

Photography

Videography

Graphic design

Copywriting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Hootsuite

Buffer

Job description

Placements24 in Durban seeks an innovative E-commerce Content Creator & Social Media Manager to craft engaging content and manage social presence across platforms and the company blog. You will collaborate with the marketing and product teams to translate brand identity into compelling digital experiences.

The role requires storytelling flair, a strong visual sense, and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Canva to drive brand awareness and product sales in a dynamic e-commerce environment.