Hybrid: Strategic Social Media Lead for E‑Commerce Growth

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Hybrid work

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Social Media Marketing Manager to lead the online presence for an e-commerce business in Vereeniging. You will develop and execute social strategies to grow brand awareness, engage customers, and drive sales.

The role covers content creation, analytics, and paid campaigns across all major platforms. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in e-commerce, strong copy and video editing skills, and the ability to translate data into strategic recommendations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Social Media Marketing Manager or similar role in e-commerce.
• Deep understanding of major social platforms, algorithms, and paid/organic strategies.
• Proficiency with social media management and analytics tools (Sprout Social, GA).
• Strong content creation skills including copywriting, design basics, and video editing.
• Excellent analytical ability to translate data into strategic actions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage comprehensive social media strategies across platforms.
• Create, curate, and schedule engaging content tailored to each platform.
• Monitor channels for trends and respond to conversations and user content.
• Develop and manage paid social campaigns, optimizing for ROI.
• Analyze metrics and provide actionable insights and regular reports.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and product teams for cohesive campaigns.

Skills

Social media marketing

Social platforms expertise

Analytics tools

Content creation

Data analysis

Project management

Tools

Sprout Social

Google Analytics

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Social Media Marketing Manager to lead the online presence for an e-commerce business in Vereeniging. You will develop and execute social strategies to grow brand awareness, engage customers, and drive sales.

The role covers content creation, analytics, and paid campaigns across all major platforms. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in e-commerce, strong copy and video editing skills, and the ability to translate data into strategic recommendations.