E-commerce Social Media Coordinator - Soweto

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive entry-level salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a proactive E-commerce Social Media Coordinator to join the marketing team. The role focuses on content creation, community engagement, and supporting campaigns to boost brand visibility and online sales.

You'll work with the broader marketing team, gain hands-on experience in digital marketing and online retail, and grow in a dynamic, entry-level role within a well-established company in Soweto.

Qualifications

• Experience in social media management or coordination.
• Familiar with major platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic graphic design skills (Canva) are beneficial.
• Familiarity with social media tools and analytics.
• Interest in digital marketing and online retail.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and publish daily content across social media platforms.
• Create graphics and copy for social media posts.
• Monitor channels and respond to comments and messages.
• Assist in planning and executing social media advertising campaigns.
• Track key metrics and report insights to refine strategy.
• Collaborate with marketing team for brand consistency and campaign alignment.

Skills

Social media management

FB/IG/Twitter

Written and verbal communication

Canva basics

Social media analytics

Interest in digital marketing

E-commerce experience

Tools

Canva

Hootsuite/Buffer

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and creative E-commerce Social Media Coordinator to join their marketing department in Soweto . This role is essential for supporting the execution of social media campaigns that enhance brand visibility and drive e-commerce sales . You will be involved in content creation, community engagement, and performance tracking, working closely with the broader marketing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior professional to develop their career in the dynamic field of digital marketing and online retail .

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in scheduling and publishing daily content across various social media platforms.
• Create visually appealing graphics and engaging copy for social media posts.
• Monitor social media channels for comments, messages, and mentions, providing timely responses.
• Support the planning and execution of social media advertising campaigns.
• Help track and report on key social media metrics to inform strategy adjustments.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure brand consistency and campaign alignment.

Requirements

• Experience in social media management or coordination, preferably within an e-commerce setting.
• Good understanding of major social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Basic graphic design skills (e.g., Canva) are advantageous.
• Familiarity with social media management tools and analytics.
• A keen interest in digital marketing and online retail .

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary with potential for advancement.
• Opportunity to work within a vibrant team in a well-established company in Soweto .
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Gain practical experience in managing social media for e-commerce brands.
• Continuous learning and professional development support.