Hybrid Social Media Strategist & Content Creator

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary based on experience

Provident fund access

Medical aid assistance

Annual leave and team events

Job summary

Placements24 in Welkom, Free State, seeks a creative Social Media Manager & Content Creator to grow our online presence. The role is hybrid, blending in-office collaboration with remote flexibility and requires crafting engaging content across platforms to boost brand awareness.

You will develop strategies, manage campaigns, and build a strong online community while collaborating with the marketing team to ensure consistent brand voice and aesthetics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience managing social media and creating brand content.
• Proven content creation: graphics, video, copywriting.
• Proficiency with social media tools and basic analytics.
• Strong written and verbal communication with storytelling skills.
• Ability to work hybrid and collaborate with marketing team.
• Familiarity with social media advertising is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage social media strategies across major platforms.
• Create high-quality content: graphics, videos, and posts.
• Schedule posts and maintain brand voice.
• Monitor trends and user-generated content.
• Engage with followers and foster community growth.
• Analyze performance and report engagement metrics.
• Collaborate with marketing to align campaigns.
• Identify influencers and brand advocates.
• Stay updated on platform changes and best practices.
• Manage social media advertising campaigns and budgets.

Skills

Social media strategy

Content creation

Storytelling

Analytics

Influencer engagement

Community building

Budgeting for ads

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/Journalism

Tools

Hootsuite

Buffer

Analytics platforms

Job description

Placements24 in Welkom, Free State, seeks a creative Social Media Manager & Content Creator to grow our online presence. The role is hybrid, blending in-office collaboration with remote flexibility and requires crafting engaging content across platforms to boost brand awareness.

You will develop strategies, manage campaigns, and build a strong online community while collaborating with the marketing team to ensure consistent brand voice and aesthetics.