Junior Social Media Marketer - E-commerce

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Mentorship

Career growth opportunities

Competitive entry-level salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Social Media Marketer in Paarl to kickstart a career in digital marketing and e-commerce. You will assist in developing strategies, create content, and monitor performance to boost brand awareness and online sales.

You will work with the marketing team to gain hands-on experience, with on-the-job training and mentorship and a competitive entry-level salary and benefits package in a dynamic, fast-paced industry.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or demonstrable passion for social media marketing and e-commerce.
• Basic understanding of major social media platforms and their functionalities.
• Familiarity with content creation tools (e.g., Canva) and basic graphic design principles.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn and a proactive attitude towards tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and updating social media profiles across key platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook).
• Create and schedule engaging social media content, including text, images, and simple video edits.
• Monitor social media channels for comments, messages, and brand mentions, responding appropriately.
• Help track social media performance metrics and contribute to weekly/monthly reports.
• Conduct research on social media trends, competitor activities, and relevant industry news.
• Support the marketing team in executing social media campaigns and promotions.

Skills

Social media marketing

Content creation

Communication

Education

Marketing qualification

Tools

Canva

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Junior Social Media Marketer to support their e-commerce operations in Paarl. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual passionate about digital marketing and social media to kick-start their career. You will assist in developing and implementing social media strategies, creating engaging content, and monitoring online performance to help drive brand awareness and online sales. Working closely with the marketing team, you will gain valuable experience in a dynamic and fast-paced industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and updating social media profiles across key platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook).
• Create and schedule engaging social media content, including text, images, and simple video edits.
• Monitor social media channels for comments, messages, and brand mentions, responding appropriately.
• Help track social media performance metrics and contribute to weekly/monthly reports.
• Conduct research on social media trends, competitor activities, and relevant industry news.
• Support the marketing team in executing social media campaigns and promotions.

Requirements

• A relevant qualification or demonstrable passion for social media marketing and e-commerce.
• Basic understanding of major social media platforms and their functionalities.
• Familiarity with content creation tools (e.g., Canva) and basic graphic design principles.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• An eagerness to learn and a proactive attitude towards tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team in Paarl.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary and benefits package.
• Full-time position with potential for career growth.
• On-the-job training and mentorship in social media marketing.
• A supportive and friendly work environment.
• Exposure to the exciting world of e-commerce in Paarl.