Remote Social Media & Communications Specialist

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a creative Social Media and Communications Officer for a fully remote role. You will develop and execute our social media strategy, manage online presence, and craft content that amplifies our literacy mission across the Eastern Cape.

The ideal candidate will have strong writing, digital marketing know-how, and the ability to work autonomously across platforms, with time management and collaboration with the wider team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in social media roles, preferably in non-profit.
• Strong writing and editing abilities.
• Proficiency with social media tools and analytics platforms.
• Experience creating engaging content across platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy across platforms.
• Create, curate, and manage content including text, images, and videos.
• Monitor channels for trends and engagement opportunities.
• Respond to comments and messages professionally.
• Analyze metrics and provide insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure brand consistency.
• Develop and disseminate press releases, newsletters, and communications.
• Stay up-to-date with social media trends and tools.
• Manage website content updates and blog posts.
• Identify and engage influencers and stakeholders.

Skills

Social media strategy

Content creation

Analytics

Written communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications

Tools

Hootsuite

Buffer

CMS

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a creative Social Media and Communications Officer for a fully remote role. You will develop and execute our social media strategy, manage online presence, and craft content that amplifies our literacy mission across the Eastern Cape.

The ideal candidate will have strong writing, digital marketing know-how, and the ability to work autonomously across platforms, with time management and collaboration with the wider team.