Junior Community Manager (FTC)

University of Fort Hare; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Junior Community Manager to engage with ambassadors and drive successful campaigns. The ideal candidate is a confident communicator who is organised, tech-savvy, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This is a month-to-month contract requiring immediate availability. Join a collaborative team focused on creativity and positive impact.

Qualifications

• Confident, friendly communicator.
• Exceptionally organised and target-driven.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Engage with ambassadors to keep them informed and motivated.
• Monitor campaign progress and ensure targets are met.
• Collect feedback and track results.

Skills

Strong writing and email skills

Confident communication

Organisational skills

Tech-savvy

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Job description

Monthly Cost To Company (Market related, Negotiable)

Are you a people-person with a passion for building relationships, driving engagement, and making things happen? We’re on the lookout for a confident and bubbly Junior Community Manager to join our dynamic team! We’ll be the go-to support for our growing network of ambassadors — empowering them to thrive and helping us deliver successful sampling campaigns. From onboarding and guiding ambassadors, to collecting feedback and tracking results, you’ll be at the heart of it all.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Engaging with new and existing ambassadors to keep them informed, motivated, and supported
• Conducting pre-delivery calls and processing opt‑ins
• Monitoring campaign progress and ensuring ambassador targets are met
• Gathering and uploading campaign photos and feedback from social media and emails
• Answering ambassador queries quickly and professionally
• Helping select and notify prize winners
• Reporting insights to help shape future campaign success

What We’re Looking For:

• A confident, friendly communicator
• Exceptionally organised and target-driven
• Someone who thrives on multitasking and loves a fast‑paced environment
• A keen eye for detail and opportunities to improve
• Tech‑savvy and comfortable using internal systems
• Strong writing and email skills

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

You’ll play a key role in driving campaign success — your efforts directly contribute to growing our business and strengthening brand relationships. Plus, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking team that values initiative, creativity, and positivity.

Please note that this role is needing a candidate who is available immediately, and this will be a month‑to‑month contract. Only suitable candidates will be contacted.