Senior Social Media Strategist & Content Creator

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Creative work environment

Health insurance and incentives

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West invites a Senior Social Media Manager & Content Creator to lead our brand’s online storytelling. You will develop strategic campaigns, manage multi‑platform content, and drive community engagement with a creative, data‑driven approach.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in social media, exceptional copy, and a eye for visual storytelling. You’ll partner with marketing to optimize performance, stay ahead of trends, and build influential partnerships that grow

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• 5+ years in social media management and content creation.
• Proven track record in driving engagement and growth.
• Excellent copywriting and editing skills, with adaptable tone for different platforms.
• Proficient with Canva/Adobe Spark for visual content.
• Knowledge of major platforms and best practices.
• Experience with analytics tools (Buffer, Hootsuite, Sprout).
• Strong analytical skills to inform strategy.
• Excellent communication and community-building skills.
• Creative mindset with visual storytelling proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive social media strategies aligned with brand objectives and marketing goals.
• Create engaging content (text, image, video) for Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn.
• Manage content calendar and ensure a consistent brand voice.
• Monitor channels for trends, conversations, and engagement opportunities.
• Respond to comments, messages, and inquiries in a timely, professional manner.
• Analyze performance metrics and generate regular reports with actionable insights.
• Collaborate with marketing on integrated campaigns and promotions.
• Stay up-to-date with social media trends, tools and best practices.
• Identify and build relationships with influencers and brand advocates.
• Manage paid social advertising campaigns to expand reach and targeted engagement.

Skills

Copywriting

Content strategy

Community building

Analytics

Brand awareness

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Buffer

Hootsuite

Sprout Social

Job description

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West invites a Senior Social Media Manager & Content Creator to lead our brand’s online storytelling. You will develop strategic campaigns, manage multi‑platform content, and drive community engagement with a creative, data‑driven approach.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in social media, exceptional copy, and a eye for visual storytelling. You’ll partner with marketing to optimize performance, stay ahead of trends, and build influential partnerships that grow