E-commerce Social Media Coordinator

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Hybrid work model

Medical aid and retirement fund

Employee discounts on company products

Mentorship from experienced marketing

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an organized E-commerce Social Media Coordinator for a hybrid role in Randburg. You will assist in content creation, scheduling posts, monitoring engagement, and reporting on performance metrics to support the brand's online presence.

The position offers in-office collaboration as needed and opportunities to learn and grow within digital marketing and e-commerce.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant qualification in Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• 1–2 years of social media management/coordination experience (internships considered).
• Familiarity with major platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn.
• Basic understanding of social media analytics and reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid capacity, commute to Randburg office as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and curating engaging content for social media per brand guidelines.
• Schedule and publish posts across channels using scheduling tools.
• Monitor channels for comments/messages; respond or escalate as needed.
• Track performance metrics and help compile regular reports.
• Support Social Media Manager in executing campaign strategies.
• Stay updated on social media best practices and trends relevant to e-commerce.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Scheduling posts

Analytics basics

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications

Tools

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter/X

LinkedIn

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an organized and enthusiastic E-commerce Social Media Coordinator to support their marketing efforts in Randburg . This hybrid role combines remote flexibility with essential in-office collaboration, focusing on the execution and day‑to‑day management of social media campaigns. You will assist in creating content, scheduling posts, monitoring engagement, and reporting on performance metrics. This position is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to learn and grow within the digital marketing and e-commerce space, helping to amplify the brand's online presence and connect with customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and curation of engaging content for social media platforms, adhering to brand guidelines.
• Schedule and publish posts across various social media channels using scheduling tools.
• Monitor social media channels for comments, messages, and mentions, responding as appropriate or escalating.
• Track social media performance metrics and assist in compiling regular reports.
• Support the Social Media Manager in executing campaign strategies and initiatives.
• Stay updated on social media best practices and emerging trends relevant to the e-commerce industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or relevant qualification in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Some experience (1-2 years) in social media management or coordination, internships considered.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn).
• Basic understanding of social media analytics and reporting.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid capacity, commuting to the Randburg office as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary and opportunities for career progression.
• Hybrid work model for a balanced work-life experience.
• Medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Employee discounts on company products.
• Mentorship from experienced marketing professionals.