Senior Social Media Manager

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Hybrid work

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Growth opportunities

Dynamic Sandton culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Social Media Manager for its thriving e-commerce division based in Sandton. You will lead social media vision, manage a team, oversee multi-platform campaigns, and analyze performance to drive significant business growth.

You will shape the brand's online narrative and engage customers in a fast-paced, innovative environment in Gauteng's business hub. This executive role demands strategic leadership and deep industry insight.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in social media management, with leadership experience.
• Proven record of building and executing large-scale social media strategies.
• Strong analytics, reporting, and paid social capabilities.
• Excellent leadership and cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term social media strategies aligned with e-commerce goals.
• Lead and mentor a team of social media specialists and content creators.
• Oversee planning, execution, and optimization of campaigns across platforms.
• Define KPIs and establish reporting frameworks to measure ROI.
• Manage social media budget and resource allocation for impact.
• Stay ahead of trends to maintain a competitive edge.

Skills

Leadership

Social Strategy

Analytics

Paid Ads

Team Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Hootsuite

Sprinklr

Google Analytics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Social Media Manager to lead their social media vision and execution within their thriving e-commerce division based in Sandton . This senior role involves developing overarching social media strategies, managing a team, overseeing campaign execution, and analyzing performance to drive significant business growth. You will be a key player in shaping the brand's online narrative and fostering deep engagement with customers. This is an executive opportunity for a seasoned professional to make a substantial impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment in the heart of Gauteng's business hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive, long-term social media strategies that align with e-commerce objectives and brand vision.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of social media specialists and content creators.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and optimization of all social media campaigns across multiple platforms.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and establish robust reporting frameworks to measure success and ROI.
• Manage the social media budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources for maximum impact.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging platforms, and best practices to maintain a competitive edge.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in social media management , with a significant portion in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful, large-scale social media strategies that drive measurable business results.
• Extensive experience with social media analytics, reporting tools, and paid social advertising.
• Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Experience within the e-commerce sector is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

Benefits

• Executive-level salary and comprehensive bonus package.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Premium health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Access to exclusive company perks and a dynamic corporate culture in Sandton .