Senior Social Media Manager - Drive Growth & Engagement

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Company holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Social Media Manager to lead our social media initiatives from Stellenbosch. You will craft and execute innovative strategies to elevate brand awareness, engage audiences, and drive traffic and conversions across all channels.

With 5+ years of experience, you will manage content, monitor trends, analyze performance, and optimize campaigns. A strong copywriting background and ability to collaborate across teams are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, PR, or related field.
• 5+ years in social media management with proven growth.
• Strong understanding of social platforms and algorithms.
• Experience with social media management tools and analytics.
• Excellent copywriting and visual communication.
• Strong prioritization and multi-project management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage social media strategies across major platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok).
• Create and schedule engaging content aligned with brand voice and marketing objectives.
• Monitor trends and respond to comments professionally.
• Analyze performance and generate actionable optimization insights.
• Manage social media advertising campaigns, budgets, targeting and tracking.
• Engage with influencers to expand reach and engagement.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Analytics

Strategic thinking

Copywriting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field

Tools

Hootsuite

Buffer

Sprout Social

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Social Media Manager to lead our social media initiatives from Stellenbosch. You will craft and execute innovative strategies to elevate brand awareness, engage audiences, and drive traffic and conversions across all channels.

With 5+ years of experience, you will manage content, monitor trends, analyze performance, and optimize campaigns. A strong copywriting background and ability to collaborate across teams are essential for success in this role.