Mid-Weight Social Media Specialist

Quazar Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency in Cape Town is seeking a Mid-Weight Social Media Specialist to develop and manage social media content across various brands. The role includes planning content calendars, crafting engaging posts, and collaborating with creative teams. Ideal candidates should have 3–5 years of experience in social media management and proficiency with essential social media tools. Join us to shape the online presence of diverse brands.

Benefits

Autonomy in job role

Learning opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience managing social media for multiple brands or clients.
• Strong understanding of content strategy, platform analytics, and community management.
• Ability to balance creativity with structure, deadlines, and data.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and manage social media content calendars across various platforms.
• Craft and publish engaging posts that reflect each brand's tone.
• Monitor performance analytics and provide actionable insights for optimisation.

Skills

Social media management

Content strategy

Community management

Analytical skills

Excellent writing skills

Tools

Meta Business Suite

LinkedIn Campaign Manager

Scheduling tools (e.g., Later, Hootsuite)

Job description

About Us

Quazar blends data-driven insight with creative storytelling to help brands connect meaningfully with their audiences.

Role Overview

As a Mid-Weight Social Media Specialist, you'll be responsible for developing, managing, and optimising social media content across multiple brands, from financial services and tech to lifestyle and education.

You’ll partner closely with our creative, copy, and strategy teams to ensure every post has purpose and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and manage social media content calendars across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and other platforms.
• Craft and publish engaging posts that reflect each brand's tone, purpose, and audience.
• Collaborate with designers and copywriters to create visual and written assets.
• Monitor performance analytics and provide actionable insights for optimisation.
• Engage with followers, respond to comments, and manage community interactions.
• Stay current on social media trends, algorithms, and best practices.
• Support paid media campaigns with audience targeting and reporting.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience managing social media for multiple brands or clients.
• Proficiency with Meta Business Suite, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, and scheduling tools (e.g., Later, Hootsuite).
• Strong understanding of content strategy, platform analytics, and community management.
• Excellent writing skills and visual sense – ability to brief or create simple graphics is a plus.
• Experience in financial, technology, or professional-services industries advantageous.
• Ability to balance creativity with structure, deadlines, and data.
• You must live in Cape Town and be able to travel to our offices in Upper Wynberg.

Why Join Quazar?

You’ll play a key role in shaping how brands show up online.

At Quazar, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do – you'll work alongside strategists, designers, and writers who care deeply about quality and growth.

Expect autonomy, learning opportunities, and the space to make ideas happen.

What Next?

Please send a CV to Paul and please put in the subject line the role you are applying for.

Please do not apply if you do not live in Cape Town.