E-commerce Social Media Manager — Growth & ROI

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced E-commerce Social Media Manager to lead our client's social media strategy across platforms, driving brand awareness and online sales. You will manage content creation, campaigns, and community engagement in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate translates social activity into measurable business results, partners with e-commerce, product, and marketing teams, and uses data to refine strategies and ROI.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading social media in e-commerce environments.
• Ability to translate campaigns into measurable business results.
• Strong content planning and scheduling skills.
• Familiarity with social media analytics tools.
• Collaborative approach with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with e-commerce goals.
• Create, curate, and oversee engaging content across platforms.
• Manage and optimize paid social campaigns, including budgeting and targeting.
• Build and nurture an active online community and respond to inquiries.
• Collaborate with e-commerce, product, and marketing teams for cohesive campaigns.
• Analyze social data and KPIs, producing reports to guide strategy.

Skills

Social media strategy

Content creation

Paid advertising

Analytics & reporting

Team leadership

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced E-commerce Social Media Manager to lead our client's social media strategy across platforms, driving brand awareness and online sales. You will manage content creation, campaigns, and community engagement in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate translates social activity into measurable business results, partners with e-commerce, product, and marketing teams, and uses data to refine strategies and ROI.