Remote Social Media Manager: Strategy, Content & Growth

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a creative and strategic Social Media Manager to lead our online presence from a fully remote setup. You will develop and implement social media strategies that grow brand awareness, engagement, and reach across platforms.

Collaborate with marketing, content and design teams to produce engaging content, manage communities, analyze performance, and report insights to refine campaigns, while maintaining a consistent brand voice and delivering measurable results.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Social Media Manager or similar role.
• Successful track record in developing and executing impactful social media strategies and campaigns.
• In-depth knowledge of major platforms, their algorithms and best practices.
• Experience with social media management tools and analytics platforms.
• Exceptional copywriting, communication and community management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage a cutting-edge social media strategy aligned with brand goals.
• Create, curate, and schedule engaging content across platforms.
• Monitor channels for trends, conversations, and UGC, engaging with the community.
• Analyze performance metrics and generate reports with insights to optimize strategies.
• Collaborate with marketing, content, and design teams for cohesive campaigns.
• Manage social media advertising campaigns including budget and targeting.

Skills

Copywriting

Community management

Analytics

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications

Tools

Hootsuite

Buffer

Social media analytics tools

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a creative and strategic Social Media Manager to lead our online presence from a fully remote setup. You will develop and implement social media strategies that grow brand awareness, engagement, and reach across platforms.

Collaborate with marketing, content and design teams to produce engaging content, manage communities, analyze performance, and report insights to refine campaigns, while maintaining a consistent brand voice and delivering measurable results.