Senior Social Media Strategist — E-commerce Growth Leader

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Executive benefits

Conferences and training budget

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Social Media Strategist in Rustenburg to lead the social media agenda for an expanding ecommerce brand. You will shape the strategic direction, oversee content across platforms, and drive measurable growth in brand loyalty and revenue.

The role requires a strong background in ecommerce social campaigns, data-driven decisions, and the ability to mentor a high-performing team in a dynamic, flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in social media strategy for ecommerce/retail brands.
• Proven track record of campaigns achieving measurable business objectives.
• Strong analytics and ability to translate data into actionable strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cutting-edge social media strategies aligned with the company's e-commerce goals and brand identity.
• Lead the creation of engaging and high-impact content across multiple social platforms, overseeing content calendars and production schedules.
• Analyze social media trends, competitor activities, and campaign performance data to provide strategic recommendations and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage and mentor a team of social media professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across marketing, sales, and product development to ensure integrated and effective online campaigns.

Skills

Social media strategy

E-commerce experience

Tools

Analytics tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Social Media Strategist in Rustenburg to lead the social media agenda for an expanding ecommerce brand. You will shape the strategic direction, oversee content across platforms, and drive measurable growth in brand loyalty and revenue.

The role requires a strong background in ecommerce social campaigns, data-driven decisions, and the ability to mentor a high-performing team in a dynamic, flexible work environment.