E-commerce Merchandiser & Social Media Intern, Hybrid in Soweto

Placements24

Soweto

Hybrid

ZAR 39,000 - 61,000

Part time

46 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Mentorship

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, seeks an enthusiastic E-commerce Merchandiser & Social Media Assistant intern to manage product listings, imagery, and social content. The role offers hands-on experience in fashion retail and digital marketing within a dynamic online boutique environment.

Ideal candidates are pursuing related degrees, eager to learn, detail-oriented, and able to commute to Soweto for hybrid work.

Qualifications

Pursuing or recently completed degree/diploma in Marketing, Fashion, Business, or related field.
Strong interest in e-commerce, fashion, and social media marketing.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient with basic computer apps (MS Office, Google Workspace).
Familiarity with social media and content creation tools (e.g., Canva) is a plus.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Assist in updating product listings on the e-commerce website, including writing descriptions and uploading images.
Organize and categorize products for a user-friendly shopping experience.
Monitor inventory and flag discrepancies.
Support creation and scheduling of social media content on Instagram and Facebook.
Engage with followers under supervision and respond to comments/messages.
Track social media performance and website traffic with basic analytics.
Assist with samples management for photoshoots.
Conduct basic fashion market research on trends and competitors.