Remote Social Media Strategist — Data-Driven Growth Leader

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Fully remote work arrangement

Growth and leadership development

Access to online learning resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly strategic and innovative Remote Social Media Strategist to lead digital engagement for our client. You will craft and implement forward-thinking social media strategies aligned with evolving e-commerce goals and brand identity.

You will identify opportunities, leverage emerging platforms, and ensure our social media presence is impactful, measurable, and drives business results while collaborating effectively in a fully remote team.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Social Media Strategist or senior role.
• Strong analytics, audience segmentation, and e-commerce understanding.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities; experience presenting strategies to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute data-driven social media strategies to enhance brand visibility, engagement, and e-commerce conversions.
• Conduct market research, audience analysis, and competitive benchmarking to identify strategic opportunities.
• Oversee content creation across social channels ensuring brand voice consistency and strategic alignment.
• Define KPIs, monitor performance, and generate reports with actionable insights for refinement.
• Lead and mentor junior team members in a remote setting and promote best practices.
• Stay updated on social media trends and platform updates to maintain competitive edge.

Skills

Social Media Strategy

Analytics & Data-driven

Remote collaboration

Stakeholder presentations

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly strategic and innovative Remote Social Media Strategist to lead digital engagement for our client. You will craft and implement forward-thinking social media strategies aligned with evolving e-commerce goals and brand identity.

You will identify opportunities, leverage emerging platforms, and ensure our social media presence is impactful, measurable, and drives business results while collaborating effectively in a fully remote team.