E-commerce Social Media Lead | Hybrid Work

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Career development opportunities

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng, South Africa, seeks a strategic Social Media Manager to oversee our e-commerce social media presence from our Mahikeng office. You will drive brand awareness, customer engagement, and online sales through innovative strategies, content calendars, campaigns, and performance monitoring.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience across major platforms, strong copywriting and communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Social Media Manager, preferably in e-commerce.
• Strong understanding of social platforms, algorithms, and ads best practices.
• Experience with Buffer or Hootsuite and analytics tools.
• Excellent copywriting, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage social media strategies to support e-commerce sales and brand goals.
• Create, curate, and schedule content across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X (Twitter).
• Monitor channels for trends and feedback, responding promptly and professionally.
• Analyze performance data and generate reports with insights to optimize campaigns.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales to ensure cohesive messaging and integrated campaigns.

Skills

Social media management

Copywriting

Communication

Team collaboration

Analytics

Tools

Buffer

Hootsuite

Job description

Placements24 in Mahikeng, South Africa, seeks a strategic Social Media Manager to oversee our e-commerce social media presence from our Mahikeng office. You will drive brand awareness, customer engagement, and online sales through innovative strategies, content calendars, campaigns, and performance monitoring.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience across major platforms, strong copywriting and communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.