Hybrid E-commerce Social Media & Content Specialist

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work

Career development

Modern marketing tools

Employee discounts

Wellness program

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking an E-commerce Social Media Manager & Content Specialist to drive brand awareness and online sales. You will create engaging content, manage social channels, and analyze performance to optimize campaigns.

Ideal candidate has 3+ years in social media within e-commerce, strong copywriting, design skills (Canva, Photoshop), and experience with paid campaigns. This hybrid role offers collaboration across teams and professional development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in social media management and content creation, within e-commerce.
• Proven ability to create engaging content for multiple platforms.
• Strong copywriting and editing skills.
• Proficiency in Canva and Photoshop; basic video editing is a plus.
• Experience with paid social campaigns and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement social media strategies to boost brand visibility and engagement.
• Create and schedule high-quality content across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest, etc.
• Write compelling copy for posts, ads, and captions.
• Monitor platforms for trends and engage with audiences.
• Analyze performance metrics and provide actionable insights.
• Manage paid social campaigns to hit ROI targets.
• Collaborate with marketing, design, and photography teams.
• Stay updated on social media trends and best practices.
• Identify influencers and partner opportunities.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Copywriting

Graphic design

Video editing

Paid social advertising

Analytics

Hybrid work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/Digital Media

Tools

Canva

Adobe Photoshop

Hootsuite

Buffer

Sprout Social

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking an E-commerce Social Media Manager & Content Specialist to drive brand awareness and online sales. You will create engaging content, manage social channels, and analyze performance to optimize campaigns.

Ideal candidate has 3+ years in social media within e-commerce, strong copywriting, design skills (Canva, Photoshop), and experience with paid campaigns. This hybrid role offers collaboration across teams and professional development.