E-commerce Content and Social Media Manager

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking an experienced E-commerce Content and Social Media Manager to lead our digital marketing. You will create engaging content across social channels and other digital platforms, shape our brand voice, and drive engagement and online sales for our store.

Develop content strategies, manage campaigns, analyze performance, and collaborate with marketing, sales, and product teams.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in content creation and social media management for e-commerce.
• Proven ability to develop and implement content and social strategies.
• Excellent copywriting, editing, and visual content creation skills.
• Experience with social media management tools and analytics.
• Solid understanding of SEO and digital marketing best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute content strategy aligned with e-commerce goals.
• Create, curate, and manage content for social media (copy, visuals, video).
• Oversee social media calendar for timely posting across channels.
• Manage paid social campaigns for reach, engagement, and conversions.
• Monitor trends, analyze metrics, and generate actionable reports.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and product for brand consistency.

Skills

Content creation

Social media management

Copywriting

SEO basics

Analytics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and creative E-commerce Content and Social Media Manager to lead their digital marketing efforts in Upington . This integral role involves overseeing the creation and distribution of compelling content across social media and other digital channels to drive engagement, brand awareness, and sales for our e-commerce platform. You will be responsible for developing content strategies, managing social media campaigns, and ensuring a consistent and engaging brand voice. This is a pivotal opportunity to shape the digital narrative and impact the growth of our online business.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive content strategy that aligns with e-commerce goals and resonates with the target audience.
• Create, curate, and manage engaging content for social media platforms, including written copy, visuals, and videos.
• Oversee the social media calendar, ensuring timely and consistent posting across all relevant channels.
• Manage paid social media advertising campaigns, optimizing for reach, engagement, and conversions.
• Monitor social media trends, analyze performance metrics, and generate reports with actionable insights for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, sales, product) to ensure brand consistency and campaign integration.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in content creation and social media management, with a strong focus on e-commerce.
• Proven ability to develop and implement successful content and social media strategies.
• Excellent copywriting, editing, and visual content creation skills.
• Experience with social media management tools and analytics platforms.
• Solid understanding of SEO principles and digital marketing best practices.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of office and remote flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• Comprehensive health insurance plan.
• A creative, collaborative, and forward-thinking work environment in Upington .