Hybrid E‑commerce Social Media Strategist

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive health insurance

Employee discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative and analytical Social Media Specialist to strengthen our e-commerce presence in Polokwane. You will develop engaging content, manage channels, and run campaigns that drive traffic, engagement, and conversions for our online store.

You'll collaborate with the marketing team to translate brand strategy into compelling narratives, monitor performance with analytics, and adapt tactics in a fast-paced hybrid role that blends office and remote work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Social Media Specialist with a portfolio of campaigns.
• Strong understanding of social media algorithms and engagement tactics.
• Experience with social media management and analytics tools.
• Excellent content creation, graphic design, and video editing skills.
• Familiarity with e-commerce marketing and customer journey mapping.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, curate, and schedule engaging content for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X.
• Monitor channels, respond to comments, and foster community engagement.
• Develop and manage paid social campaigns, targeting audiences.
• Analyze performance with analytics tools, providing insights.
• Stay updated on trends and best practices in e-commerce marketing.
• Collaborate with marketing team to ensure cohesive brand messaging.

Skills

Campaign management

Content creation

Analytics & reporting

Social media platforms

Graphic design basics

Video editing

Tools

Buffer

Hootsuite

Sprout Social

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a creative and analytical Social Media Specialist to strengthen our e-commerce presence in Polokwane. You will develop engaging content, manage channels, and run campaigns that drive traffic, engagement, and conversions for our online store.

You'll collaborate with the marketing team to translate brand strategy into compelling narratives, monitor performance with analytics, and adapt tactics in a fast-paced hybrid role that blends office and remote work.