Senior Social Media Growth & Strategy Manager

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Performance bonuses

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Social Media Marketing Manager to lead the brand’s social presence from our Benoni office. You will shape the narrative, drive community engagement, and manage advertising budgets to deliver measurable business outcomes.

The role requires a bachelor’s in Marketing or related field, 5+ years in social media marketing with leadership experience, and strong copywriting and analytic skills. A dynamic, collaborative office environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in social media marketing with leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• Proficiency with social media tools and analytics platforms.
• Strong copywriting and design sensibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with objectives.
• Create, curate, and schedule engaging content across platforms.
• Manage social media advertising campaigns including budgeting and targeting.
• Monitor trends and optimize strategies based on data.
• Engage with followers and foster an online community.
• Analyze KPIs and report insights for improvement.
• Collaborate with content creators, designers, and marketing teams.
• Identify influencers and brand advocates.
• Monitor brand sentiment and PR opportunities or crises.
• Keep up with platform algorithm changes and best practices.

Skills

Social media strategy

Content creation

Copywriting

Analytics & reporting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Hootsuite

Buffer

Sprout Social

Canva

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Social Media Marketing Manager to lead the brand’s social presence from our Benoni office. You will shape the narrative, drive community engagement, and manage advertising budgets to deliver measurable business outcomes.

The role requires a bachelor’s in Marketing or related field, 5+ years in social media marketing with leadership experience, and strong copywriting and analytic skills. A dynamic, collaborative office environment awaits.