Remote E-commerce Social Media Lead

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Remote work

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced E-commerce Social Media Manager to lead our client’s online presence from a fully remote capacity across South Africa. You will develop and execute social media strategies to drive traffic, engagement, and sales for an ambitious e-commerce brand.

The role requires 4+ years in social media management, expertise in ads platforms like Facebook Ads Manager and TikTok Ads, strong content creation skills, and a data-driven approach to optimize campaigns and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in social media management within an e-commerce context.
• Proven track record of developing and executing social media strategies that drive measurable business results.
• Expertise in social media advertising platforms (Facebook Ads Manager, TikTok Ads) and analytics tools.
• Excellent content creation skills, including copywriting, basic graphic design, and video editing capabilities.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce best practices and customer journey mapping.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic social media marketing plan aligned with e-commerce goals and brand objectives.
• Create, curate, and manage engaging content for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Pinterest.
• Build and foster an active online community, responding to comments and messages promptly.
• Plan, execute, and optimize paid social media advertising campaigns to drive traffic, conversions, and ROI.
• Monitor social media trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities and stay ahead.

Skills

Social media management

Copywriting

Video editing

Graphic design

Analytics

E-commerce knowledge

Tools

Facebook Ads Manager

TikTok Ads

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced E-commerce Social Media Manager to lead our client’s online presence from a fully remote capacity across South Africa. You will develop and execute social media strategies to drive traffic, engagement, and sales for an ambitious e-commerce brand.

The role requires 4+ years in social media management, expertise in ads platforms like Facebook Ads Manager and TikTok Ads, strong content creation skills, and a data-driven approach to optimize campaigns and