Remote Social Media Manager

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Health, dental and vision insurance

Home office equipment allowance

Professional development courses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Social Media Manager to lead our social media strategy and execution from anywhere. You will develop engaging campaigns, manage all channels, create compelling content, and analyze performance to ensure alignment with marketing goals.

This fully remote role requires a proven track record with major platforms, strong copywriting and basic design/video skills, and the ability to grow online communities while collaborating with marketing, sales, and

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Social Media Manager or similar role with a strong portfolio.
• In-depth knowledge of major platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok) and best practices.
• Excellent content creation skills including copywriting, basic graphic design, and video editing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic social media plan to increase brand visibility and engagement.
• Create, curate, and manage content across all platforms.
• Monitor channels for trends and crises, responding proactively.

Skills

Social media management

Campaign strategy

Content creation

Community building

Analytics

Tools

Buffer

Hootsuite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and innovative Remote Social Media Manager to lead their social media strategy and execution from anywhere. This role involves developing and implementing engaging social media campaigns that enhance brand awareness, drive traffic, and foster community engagement. You will be responsible for managing all social media channels, creating compelling content, and analyzing performance to ensure alignment with marketing objectives. This is a fully remote opportunity for a creative individual passionate about building strong online communities and driving measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic social media plan to increase brand visibility and engagement.
• Create, curate, and manage published content (images, video, written) across all social media platforms.
• Monitor social media channels for trends, opportunities, and potential crises, responding proactively.
• Engage with followers, respond to queries, and build strong relationships with the online community.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and product development teams to ensure brand consistency and campaign alignment.
• Analyze social media metrics, generate reports, and provide insights to optimize future strategies and tactics.

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Social Media Manager or similar role, with a strong portfolio of successful campaigns.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of major social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.) and their best practices.
• Excellent content creation skills, including copywriting, basic graphic design, and video editing capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to build and grow engaged online communities.
• Proficiency with social media management tools (e.g., Buffer, Hootsuite) and analytics platforms.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills suitable for a remote role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, reflective of remote work status and experience.
• Fully remote work environment, providing ultimate flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Allowance for home office equipment and professional development courses.
• Opportunity to shape the social media presence of a growing company with a global reach.