Hybrid Junior Social Media Coordinator: Growth & Mentorship

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 201,000 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Mentorship from marketing pros

Career development opportunities

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in George, Western Cape, is seeking a Junior Social Media Coordinator to join our marketing team. This hybrid role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, perfect for an early-career professional looking to gain hands-on experience in digital marketing and social media strategy.

You will create content, monitor channels, engage with followers, and support campaigns while learning from a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or related field.
• Passion for and understanding of social media platforms and digital marketing.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Strong eye for visual aesthetics and creativity.
• Basic understanding of social media analytics and reporting.
• Familiarity with Canva and basic graphic design.

Responsibilities

• Create and schedule social media content across platforms (posts, stories, reels).
• Monitor channels for comments and messages; respond professionally.
• Engage followers and build an online community.
• Support development of social media campaigns and promotions.
• Research trends, emerging platforms, and competitors.
• Track engagement, reach, and follower growth.
• Collaborate with marketing team for brand consistency.
• Create simple visual assets for posts.
• Maintain content calendar and deadlines.
• Stay updated on platform best practices and algorithm changes.

Skills

Social media understanding

Creative thinking

English communications

Attention to detail

Independent & team work

Education

Marketing/Communications/Digital Media qualification

Tools

Hootsuite

Buffer

Canva

Job description

WhatJobs Direct in George, Western Cape, is seeking a Junior Social Media Coordinator to join our marketing team. This hybrid role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, perfect for an early-career professional looking to gain hands-on experience in digital marketing and social media strategy.

You will create content, monitor channels, engage with followers, and support campaigns while learning from a supportive team.