E-commerce Social Media Specialist — Hybrid Growth

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Growth opportunities

Hands-on e-commerce experience

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, is seeking a versatile E-commerce Social Media Specialist to join our team. You will support the development and execution of social media strategies to boost brand presence, engagement, and online sales.

The role covers content creation, community management, campaign execution, and performance monitoring across platforms. The ideal candidate is creative, has 1-2 years in social media/digital marketing, and a solid understanding of e-commerce marketing.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in social media management or digital marketing, preferably within e-commerce.
• Proficiency in creating engaging social media content.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Basic knowledge of social media analytics and reporting.
• Familiarity with social media management tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement social media strategies aligned with e-commerce goals.
• Create engaging content for Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
• Schedule and publish posts according to the content calendar.
• Monitor channels and respond to comments and messages promptly.
• Engage the online community and foster brand advocacy.
• Support the execution of social media marketing campaigns and promotions.
• Track performance metrics under guidance.
• Research trends, competitor activities, and audience preferences.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on content ideas and campaigns.
• Ensure brand consistency across all communications.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Community engagement

Written communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Marketing/Communications

Tools

Buffer

Hootsuite

Job description

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, is seeking a versatile E-commerce Social Media Specialist to join our team. You will support the development and execution of social media strategies to boost brand presence, engagement, and online sales.

The role covers content creation, community management, campaign execution, and performance monitoring across platforms. The ideal candidate is creative, has 1-2 years in social media/digital marketing, and a solid understanding of e-commerce marketing.