Remote Social Media Manager

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Fully remote work

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Home office allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative and strategic Remote Social Media Manager to lead the online presence across South Africa. This fully remote role focuses on building a robust social media strategy that drives engagement and brand advocacy.

You will create content, manage communities, run paid campaigns, and analyze performance to shape the brand's digital voice in a dynamic remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Proven track record of managing successful social media campaigns for brands.
• Expertise in various social media platforms and their analytics tools.
• Excellent copywriting and content creation skills with visual sense.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with marketing and PR objectives.
• Create engaging, high-quality content for various social media platforms.
• Manage and grow the company's social media communities, fostering interaction.
• Plan and execute paid social media campaigns to increase reach and conversions.
• Monitor trends, analyze performance metrics, and provide regular reports.
• Collaborate with the communications team to ensure brand consistency.

Skills

Content creation

Copywriting

Analytics

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Comms/PR

Tools

Social media platforms analytics tools

Social media management tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and strategic Remote Social Media Manager to lead their online presence. This fully remote position allows you to work from anywhere in South Africa , focusing on building and executing a robust social media strategy that drives engagement and brand advocacy. You will be responsible for content creation, community management, campaign execution, and performance analysis across all major social platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on brand visibility and online reputation in a dynamic, remote-first work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with marketing and PR objectives.
• Create engaging, high-quality content (text, images, video) for various social media platforms.
• Manage and grow the company's social media communities, fostering interaction and responding to inquiries.
• Plan and execute paid social media campaigns to increase reach and drive conversions.
• Monitor social media trends, analyze performance metrics, and provide regular reports with actionable insights.
• Collaborate with the broader communications team to ensure brand consistency and integrated messaging across all channels.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Proven track record of managing successful social media campaigns for brands.
• Expertise in various social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.) and their analytics tools.
• Excellent copywriting and content creation skills, with a strong understanding of visual aesthetics.
• Experience with social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote working arrangement offering ultimate flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Opportunity to shape the digital voice and strategy of a dynamic brand.