Junior Social Media Content Creator

Pure Placements; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cape Town is seeking a Junior Social Media Content Creator to join their marketing team. The successful candidate will create captivating social media content, manage platforms, and monitor engagement to enhance brand presence. This full-time on-site role offers an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual looking to grow their career in digital content creation.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in marketing or content creation.
• Solid understanding of major social platforms.
• Interest in photography/videography.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and schedule content for social media.
• Collaborate with teams to bring ideas to life.
• Monitor engagement and track performance metrics.

Skills

Writing and editing skills

Basic design skills

Social media understanding

Time management

Organization skills

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

• We're Hiring : Junior Social Media Content Creator ?

Location : On-site

Type : Full-time

Are you passionate about social media, storytelling, and creating content that connects? We’re looking for a Junior Social Media Content Creator to join our dynamic marketing team and help bring our clients’ brands to life online.

About the Role

As a Junior Social Media Content Creator, you’ll play a key role in crafting and managing engaging content across various platforms. From writing compelling captions to designing eye-catching visuals and short-form videos, you’ll help grow online communities and support campaign goals with creativity and precision.

• Key Responsibilities
• Create, edit, and schedule content for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, X / Twitter, and YouTube
• Assist in planning and executing social media calendars and campaigns
• Write clear, engaging, and on-brand copy for posts and captions
• Collaborate with designers, developers, and content teams to bring ideas to life
• Monitor engagement and respond to comments / messages in line with brand voice
• Track and report on social media performance metrics
• Stay on top of trends, platform updates, and best practices
• Contribute fresh content ideas and support influencer / partner collaborations
• What We’re Looking For
• 1+ year of experience in marketing, content creation, or social media (agency or in-house)
• Solid understanding of major social platforms and their best practices
• Basic design skills (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar)
• Strong writing and editing skills with attention to grammar and tone
• Interest in photography / videography and short-form video creation (e.g., Reels, TikTok)
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• A collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn

Bonus Points For

• Experience with scheduling tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer, Later, Meta Business Suite)
• Video editing skills (e.g., CapCut, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut)
• Familiarity with social media analytics
• Experience managing a brand or personal account with proven growth or engagement

Ready to create content that makes an impact?

Apply now and let’s build something amazing together - please supply links to a digital portfolio and performance metrics.

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