Remote Social Media Assistant — Flexible Part-Time for Students

Houston Skilled Consultancy; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 55,800 - 78,120; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-from-home convenience

Gain valuable marketing experience

Certificate of Completion

Letter of Recommendation

Job summary

Houston Skilled Consultancy is seeking a creative and motivated Social Media Assistant for a flexible part-time position tailored specifically for students. In this role, you will support the digital marketing team in growing our online presence across various platforms.

Your responsibilities include assisting with content creation, scheduling posts, tracking engagement, and maintaining brand consistency. This position is perfect for students looking to gain hands-on experience while balancing their academic schedules.

Benefits include flexible working hours and valuable marketing experience.

Qualifications

• No prior professional experience required, but internship or coursework in social media, marketing, or communication is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new digital tools and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and publishing social media content.
• Monitor and respond to comments and messages.
• Research trends and industry best practices.
• Support content creation through captions, hashtags, and simple visual edits.
• Analyze performance metrics and prepare reports.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Basic understanding of popular social media platforms

Ability to multitask and meet deadlines

Creativity and an eye for visual design

Attention to detail and a proactive attitude

Education

Currently enrolled in a college or university program

Tools

Canva

Buffer

Hootsuite

Job description

Houston Skilled Consultancy is seeking a creative and motivated Social Media Assistant for a flexible part-time position tailored specifically for students. In this role, you will support the digital marketing team in growing our online presence across various platforms.

Your responsibilities include assisting with content creation, scheduling posts, tracking engagement, and maintaining brand consistency. This position is perfect for students looking to gain hands-on experience while balancing their academic schedules.

Benefits include flexible working hours and valuable marketing experience.