Senior Social Media Strategist - Remote & Leadership

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development budget

Fully remote work environment

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Social Media Manager to lead the client’s social media strategy in a remote-first role. Shape the brand voice, oversee content across platforms, and drive paid campaigns from anywhere in SA. Ideal candidates have 6+ years in social media, with 2+ in leadership, strong analytics, and standout copywriting.

A proven track record of successful campaigns and ROI is essential. You will mentor a distributed team, collaborate with marketing, sales, and product squads,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• 6+ years in social media management, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful social media strategies and campaigns.
• In-depth knowledge of social platforms, analytics tools, and paid social advertising.
• Excellent copywriting and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with marketing and business objectives.
• Oversee the creation, curation, and publishing of engaging content across all social media channels.
• Manage and optimize paid social media campaigns to achieve target KPIs.
• Analyze social media performance data, providing actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Build and nurture online communities, fostering engagement and brand loyalty.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, algorithm changes, and platform updates, adapting strategies accordingly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, sales, and product development.
• Manage social media budgets and maximize ROI.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of social media specialists.
• Monitor brand reputation and manage online crisis communications as needed.

Skills

Strategic thinker

Leadership

Content strategy

Copywriting

Analytics

Remote leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Communications

Tools

Google Analytics

Sprout Social

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Social Media Manager to lead the client’s social media strategy in a remote-first role. Shape the brand voice, oversee content across platforms, and drive paid campaigns from anywhere in SA. Ideal candidates have 6+ years in social media, with 2+ in leadership, strong analytics, and standout copywriting.

A proven track record of successful campaigns and ROI is essential. You will mentor a distributed team, collaborate with marketing, sales, and product squads,