Senior Social Media Manager

KFC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

KFC South Africa is looking for a senior social media lead to shape the vision, strategy and governance of our social channels. You will oversee the SC/Social Media Manager, align investment with brand goals, and act as senior counsel on priorities that drive advocacy and commercial results.

You will partner with agency networks and creators, monitor risk and reputation, and build capability across the social media function to elevate the brand in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Set the social media vision, strategy, governance and investment agenda for South Africa.
• Lead the Social Media Manager responsible for day-to-day channel, content and community execution.
• Provide senior counsel, approve priorities and high-impact activity, and own performance and reputation outcomes.

Job description

At KFC, we pride ourselves on being original. We even named our recipe after it. But for us, the answer to the question is simple. Be You. Everyone at KFC is different. Unique. It's what makes us special - Our people, The Originals. And we welcome you to join us. Bring your individuality to the table. Bring your grit and energy. Bring your spirit. Your story. Your drive and your passion. Bring it. Every piece of you. Even the parts you don't like. Because we value our people no matter what. We'll feed your potential and we'll support you; to be your best self, to make a difference, and have fun. Together, we can be part of something truly extraordinary. All you have to do, is Bring it.
This role requires you to set the social media vision, strategy, governance and investment agenda for South Africa, leading the function and supervising the Social Media Manager responsible for day-to-day channel, content and community execution. The role provides senior counsel, approves priorities and high-impact activity, leads agency and creator ecosystems, owns performance and reputation outcomes, and builds the capability required to grow brand relevance, advocacy and commercial results.