Junior E-commerce Social Media Assistant

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Mentorship

Academic credit possible

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Junior E-commerce Social Media Assistant internship in Soweto. You will support daily social media tasks, content creation, and learn fundamentals of e-commerce marketing while working with the marketing team.

This hands-on internship offers a stipend and mentorship from experienced marketers in Soweto, providing a strong stepping stone into a career in digital marketing within online retail.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or related field.
• Demonstrable interest in social media marketing and e-commerce.
• Familiarity with major social platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn, strong work ethic, and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in scheduling and posting content across social media platforms according to the content calendar.
• Support creation of engaging social media content, including captions, images, and basic video edits.
• Monitor social channels for comments and messages; assist in community engagement responses.
• Help track basic social media metrics and collect data for reports.
• Learn and apply social media best practices within an e-commerce context.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Social media marketing interest

Ability to follow instructions

Strong work ethic

Education

Marketing/Communications/Digital Media degree or diploma

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a vibrant online retailer, is seeking a motivated and eager Junior E-commerce Social Media Assistant for an internship opportunity in Soweto . This role is designed for individuals passionate about social media and digital marketing, providing hands‑on experience in managing and growing our e-commerce brand presence online. You will work closely with the marketing team to support daily social media tasks, assist in content creation, and learn the fundamentals of e-commerce marketing. This internship is an excellent stepping stone for a career in digital marketing.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in scheduling and posting content across various social media platforms, adhering to the content calendar.
• Support the creation of engaging social media content, including writing captions, finding relevant images, and basic video editing.
• Monitor social media channels for comments, messages, and mentions, and assist in responding to community engagement.
• Help track basic social media metrics and gather data for performance reports.
• Learn and apply social media best practices within the e-commerce context.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Demonstrable interest in social media marketing and e-commerce .
• Familiarity with major social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn, strong work ethic, and ability to follow instructions.

Benefits

• Stipend and potential for academic credit.
• Invaluable hands‑on experience in e-commerce and social media marketing.
• Mentorship from experienced marketing professionals in Soweto .
• Exposure to the operational aspects of an online retail business.
• Opportunity to build a professional network and develop practical skills.