E-commerce Social Media Specialist

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Hands-on experience

Dynamic team

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, is seeking an experienced E-commerce Social Media Specialist to enhance our client’s online presence and drive sales through strategic social campaigns.

You will develop content, manage paid and organic social efforts, analyze performance, and collaborate with marketing and e-commerce teams to ensure brand consistency. This hands-on role requires creativity, strong communication, and a passion for the South African e-commerce market.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in social media marketing for e-commerce.
• Ability to create engaging content and manage campaigns.
• Proficient with social media management tools and analytics.
• Understanding of paid social advertising principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Marketing or Communications degree/certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging social media content strategies to drive traffic and sales.
• Create high-quality written, visual, and video content tailored for social media platforms.
• Manage social media accounts, including scheduling posts, monitoring engagement, and responding to customer inquiries.
• Execute and manage paid social media advertising campaigns, optimizing for performance and ROI.
• Analyze social media metrics and campaign performance, providing regular reports with actionable insights.
• Collaborate with the marketing and e-commerce teams to ensure brand consistency and integrated campaign planning.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest social media trends, tools, and best practices in the e-commerce industry.
• Build and foster positive relationships with the online community.

Skills

Social media marketing

Content creation

Paid social advertising

Analytics

Communication skills

Creative thinking

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Marketing or Communications degree/certification

Tools

Social media management tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a driven and creative E-commerce Social Media Specialist to join their team in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga . This role is instrumental in enhancing our client's online presence and driving sales through strategic social media initiatives. You will be responsible for creating compelling content, managing social media campaigns, and engaging with the online community. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of the South African e-commerce market, excellent communication skills, and a passion for digital marketing. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to contribute significantly to the growth of a reputable e-commerce brand in a hands-on role within the vibrant city of Nelspruit, Mpumalanga .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging social media content strategies to drive traffic and sales for e-commerce platforms.
• Create high-quality written, visual, and video content tailored for social media platforms.
• Manage social media accounts, including scheduling posts, monitoring engagement, and responding to customer inquiries.
• Execute and manage paid social media advertising campaigns, optimizing for performance and ROI.
• Analyze social media metrics and campaign performance, providing regular reports with actionable insights.
• Collaborate with the marketing and e-commerce teams to ensure brand consistency and integrated campaign planning.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest social media trends, tools, and best practices in the e-commerce industry.
• Build and foster positive relationships with the online community.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in social media marketing, with a focus on e-commerce.
• Demonstrated ability to create engaging content and manage social media campaigns.
• Proficiency with social media management tools and analytics platforms.
• Good understanding of paid social media advertising principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A degree or relevant certification in Marketing or Communications is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic and growing e-commerce company in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga .
• Hands-on experience in a key role within the digital marketing team.
• Contribution to company success and growth.
• Exposure to various digital marketing disciplines.
• Friendly and supportive work environment.
• Potential for career advancement.