Manager, Social Media Community

Standard Bank Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading African financial services group seeks a Social Media and Content Specialist to drive effective social media strategies. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience managing content on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, with strong knowledge of SEO principles. Join a team that values growth and innovation in Africa.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience managing content on social media platforms.
• Experience in briefing and creating on-brand social media copy.
• Understanding of SEO and hands-on experience in both on-page and off-page optimizations.

Responsibilities

• Drive the execution of effective social media strategies.
• Develop content plans and optimize content.
• Manage community interactions and produce reports.

Skills

Content Management

Social Media Strategy

SEO Principles

Team Collaboration

Education

First Degree in Communication, Marketing, or IT

Job description

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

Drive the execution of effective and appropriate Social Media, Content and Search Engine Optimization strategies within the Group portfolio, aligned with business objectives.

Qualifications

• First Degree in Communication, Marketing, or Information Technology. An SEO certification would be advantageous.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in;
• Managing content on managed social media platforms, such as Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube etc. as well as the bank's owned platforms.
• Briefing, approving, and creating compelling, on-brand social media and owned platform copy/content that engages the audience and drives desired actions.
• Executing content strategy and best practices, including developing content plans, optimizing content, managing community interactions, and producing reports.
• Understanding and hands-on experience in SEO principles across a content ecosystem, including both on-page and off-page optimizations and technical SEO.
  

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Developing Strategies
• Meeting Timescales
• Providing Insights
• Team Working
  
  

Technical Competencies:

• Brand Management
• Operational Planning
• Project Management (Project Mgmt)
• Research & Information Gathering
• Risk Awareness
• Stakeholder Management