Remote E‑commerce Social Media Strategist

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary and bonuses

Online professional development access

Collaborative virtual team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote E-commerce Social Media Manager to lead digital presence and engagement for SA-based audiences. You will craft strategies that boost brand awareness, customer engagement, and online sales from anywhere in South Africa.

A strong portfolio and analytical mindset are essential to translate interactions into business outcomes. Responsibilities include planning content, managing paid campaigns, tracking metrics, and collaborating with marketing and design to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of proven experience managing social media for e-commerce brands.
• Portfolio showcasing successful campaigns and engagement driving results.
• Proficiency with social media management tools and analytics platforms.
• Excellent copywriting and editing with adaptable tone for platforms.
• Strong understanding of paid social advertising principles and campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with goals.
• Create, curate, and schedule engaging content across platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.).
• Monitor trends, feedback, and competitor activity; provide insights and recommendations.
• Engage with the online community and respond professionally to inquiries.
• Plan and execute paid social campaigns with budget management to maximize ROI.
• Collaborate with marketing and design teams for brand consistency and assets.
• Track and report on reach, engagement, conversions, and follower growth using analytics.
• Identify influencers and brand advocates to expand reach and credibility.
• Stay updated on trends and best practices to refine strategies.
• Proactively identify opportunities for viral content and community building.

Skills

Social media strategy

Copywriting & editing

Paid social advertising

Independent worker

Communication skills

Creative thinking

Analytics interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Hootsuite

Buffer

Sprout Social

Facebook Insights / Instagram Analytics

Google Analytics

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote E-commerce Social Media Manager to lead digital presence and engagement for SA-based audiences. You will craft strategies that boost brand awareness, customer engagement, and online sales from anywhere in South Africa.

A strong portfolio and analytical mindset are essential to translate interactions into business outcomes. Responsibilities include planning content, managing paid campaigns, tracking metrics, and collaborating with marketing and design to