Social Media & Marketing Manager

Kontak Recruitment; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A digital marketing firm in Gauteng is seeking a Social Media and Marketing Manager to lead and execute comprehensive marketing strategies. This role involves managing digital campaigns, enhancing the organization's presence on LinkedIn, and producing engaging content. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Marketing and at least 3 years of relevant experience, including strong skills in Canva and excellent communication abilities. This hybrid role requires a proactive, organized individual who thrives in a technical environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a marketing, content, or social media role.
• Proven experience managing digital campaigns and content independently.
• Portfolio or examples of previous work.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the end-to-end marketing strategy.
• Manage website updates, SEO, Google Ads, and email campaigns.
• Create and maintain a content calendar and engaging copy.

Skills

Digital campaign management

Strong written and verbal communication

Content creation

Social media management

Technical terminology

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Marketing

Tools

Canva

LinkedIn

WordPress

Job description

Social Media and Marketing Manager – Johannesburg.

This role combines full-spectrum digital marketing ownership with executive administrative support. You will operate as a standalone marketing function, responsible for planning and delivering all marketing activity.

The role suits a highly independent, self-directed professional who enjoys ownership, variety, and accountability. You will manage strategy and execution across digital channels, content, campaigns, events, and reporting, while being comfortable working in a technical IT environment where accuracy and clarity matter.

Location: Fourways, Johannesburg.

Salary: R30 000 – R50 000 per month.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Around 3+ years’ experience in a marketing, content, or social media role.
• Proven experience managing digital campaigns and content independently.
• Hands‑on experience with LinkedIn and Canva (non‑negotiable).
• Comfortable working with IT or technical terminology and reviewing technical content.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Own vehicle and reliable internet connection (hybrid role).
• Portfolio or examples of previous work.
• Experience with WordPress beneficial

Key Responsibilities:

• Marketing Strategy & Delivery
  • Owning and executing the end‑to‑end marketing strategy in line with business goals
  • Managing website updates, SEO activity, Google Ads, email campaigns, and customer communications
  • Planning and delivering LinkedIn campaigns and broader digital activity
  • Conducting basic market, competitor, and industry research
  • Tracking performance and reporting on campaign effectiveness
• Social Media & Content
  • Managing and growing the organisation’s LinkedIn presence
  • Creating and maintaining a content calendar
  • Writing clear, engaging copy for newsletters, campaigns, reports, and updates
  • Producing visual content and marketing assets (strong Canva capability required)
  • Ensuring consistent branding and tone across all outputs
• Events & Internal Communication
  • Planning and coordinating events, roadshows, and internal initiatives
  • Preparing internal announcements and communication materials
  • Supporting campaign‑related logistics and coordination
  • Design, create and maintain company documents aligned to corporate identity. (PowerPoints,
  • Company Profile, Case Studies).