Part-Time Social Media Coordinator — Mentorship & Growth in Durban

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time hours

Hands-on experience

Mentorship

Career growth potential

Employee discount

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Social Media Marketing Coordinator in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The role supports the Marketing Manager in executing social media strategies, engaging with the online community, and growing the brand presence across Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok.

The position is entry-level with learning and growth opportunities. Ideal candidates have a diploma in Marketing/Communications/Digital Media, a strong passion for social media, and excellent written and verbal

Qualifications

• Diploma or coursework in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media or related field
• Strong passion for social media and digital marketing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic graphic design skills with Canva or Adobe Spark
• Familiar with major social platforms and audience dynamics
• Willingness to learn and work collaboratively in a team
• Must be based in or commute daily to Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing social media strategies across platforms
• Create engaging content (graphics, short videos, posts) tailored for each platform
• Monitor trends and conversations to identify engagement opportunities
• Respond to comments and messages in a timely, professional manner
• Schedule and publish posts using designated tools
• Track engagement, reach and follower growth and report findings
• Support influencers collaborations and campaign planning
• Research competitor activity and industry best practices
• Assist with planning and executing social media campaigns and promotions
• Stay up-to-date with platform updates and trends

Skills

Social media marketing

Written communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma in Marketing/Communications/Digital Media

Tools

Canva

Adobe Spark

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Social Media Marketing Coordinator in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The role supports the Marketing Manager in executing social media strategies, engaging with the online community, and growing the brand presence across Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok.

The position is entry-level with learning and growth opportunities. Ideal candidates have a diploma in Marketing/Communications/Digital Media, a strong passion for social media, and excellent written and verbal