Remote Social Media Marketing Executive for E-commerce Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Social Media Marketing Executive to elevate an e-commerce brand from Polokwane. You will manage day-to-day social media activities, create content, engage communities, and support campaigns across Instagram, Facebook, and X, driving brand awareness, website traffic, and customer interaction.

The ideal candidate has a marketing or digital media degree, 2–4 years in social media in e‑commerce, proficiency with Buffer or Hootsuite, strong copywriting and basic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in social media marketing, with exposure to e‑commerce environments.
• Proficiency with social media management tools like Buffer or Hootsuite and analytics.
• Strong copywriting and basic graphic design capabilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• A passion for social media and attention to detail in digital content.

Responsibilities

• Create, schedule, and publish engaging content across multiple social platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X) aligned with brand voice and calendar.
• Monitor channels for comments and messages; respond promptly to foster engagement.
• Assist in developing and executing social media campaigns, promotions, and collaborations.
• Track engagement, reach, and website traffic; report metrics to inform strategy.
• Stay up‑to‑date with trends, platform updates, and best practices relevant to online retail.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure brand consistency and integrate social with broader initiatives.

Skills

Social media strategy

Content creation

Analytics

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or related field

Tools

Buffer

Hootsuite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a creative Social Media Marketing Executive to elevate an e-commerce brand from Polokwane. You will manage day-to-day social media activities, create content, engage communities, and support campaigns across Instagram, Facebook, and X, driving brand awareness, website traffic, and customer interaction.

The ideal candidate has a marketing or digital media degree, 2–4 years in social media in e‑commerce, proficiency with Buffer or Hootsuite, strong copywriting and basic