Remote E-commerce Content & Social Strategy Lead

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Remote-first environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior E-commerce Content & Social Media Strategist to join a remote marketing team in SA. Drive content strategies and social campaigns to boost engagement, brand loyalty, and online sales.

The role requires deep expertise in content marketing, social media platforms, and SEO, with a proven ability to translate business goals into creative digital initiatives across blogs, website copy, and video scripts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in content strategy and social media marketing with a focus on e-commerce.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful content and social campaigns.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a diverse portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated content and social media strategies aligned with e-commerce goals.
• Oversee creation of high-quality content (blogs, social posts, website copy, video scripts).
• Manage social content calendar for timely, consistent delivery.
• Lead social campaigns (organic and paid) to drive traffic, engagement, conversions.
• Analyze performance data and provide actionable optimization insights.
• Collaborate with designers, photographers, and videographers for on-brand content.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in content marketing and social media.
• Maintain brand voice and tone across all digital touchpoints.
• Engage with online communities to build brand advocacy.

Skills

Content strategy

Social media marketing

SEO principles

Written communication

Analytics

Paid social campaigns

Remote work

CMS experience

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field

Tools

CMS

E-commerce platforms

Social media management tools

Analytics platforms

Paid social advertising platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior E-commerce Content & Social Media Strategist to join a remote marketing team in SA. Drive content strategies and social campaigns to boost engagement, brand loyalty, and online sales.

The role requires deep expertise in content marketing, social media platforms, and SEO, with a proven ability to translate business goals into creative digital initiatives across blogs, website copy, and video scripts.