Social Media and Online Reputation Management Specialist

The Legends Agency; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 295 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African automotive brand is seeking a Social Media and Online Reputation Management Specialist to shape its online presence. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in digital marketing, strong skills in content creation, and a solid grasp of social media strategies. This full-time role involves managing campaigns, engaging with stakeholders, and driving brand visibility in a competitive landscape.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in social media and digital marketing management preferred.
• Advanced experience with social media advertising management tools.
• Strong understanding of ORM strategies and paid media optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage content calendars for all major social media platforms.
• Manage paid media campaigns on Facebook and LinkedIn.
• Respond to customer queries and monitor brand sentiment.

Skills

Marketing

Photography

Facebook Advertising

Hootsuite

Social Listening

SEO

Web Design

Adobe Photoshop

Social Media Management

Copywriting

Wordpress

Writing Skills

Education

Relevant degree or diploma in Digital Marketing Communications or related field

Tools

Facebook Business / Ads Manager

LinkedIn Campaign Manager

YouTube Studio

analytics tools

Job description

Social Media and Online Reputation Management (ORM) Specialist

Shape how audiences experience a leading South African automotive brand online.

Elandsfontein Johannesburg R295 000 CTC per annum

About Our Client

Our client is a proudly South African leader in automotive energy solutions known for producing and distributing high-quality battery brands trusted nationwide. With a strong commitment to innovation sustainability and customer satisfaction they are driven by a mission to power progress responsibly and reliably. Their culture promotes teamwork integrity and passion for excellence offering an environment where creativity and accountability thrive.

The Role : Social Media and ORM Specialist

As the Social Media and Online Reputation Management Specialist youll be the brands digital voice and reputation guardian. You will lead the execution of social media strategies manage paid campaigns monitor brand sentiment and ensure a consistent positive online presence across all major platforms. This role bridges content creation analytics and customer engagement to build trust and strengthen brand visibility in a fast-moving digital landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop implement and manage content calendars across Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube and Twitter.
• Create schedule and optimise paid media campaigns on Facebook and LinkedIn using Business / Ads Manager.
• Manage community engagement respond to customer queries feedback and complaints promptly and professionally.
• Monitor and manage brand reputation on platforms like Google Reviews and HelloPeter applying proactive engagement and crisis management strategies.
• Analyse campaign performance and deliver actionable insights to enhance engagement and ROI.
• Identify and report on emerging social and digital trends to guide future strategy.
• Collaborate with the Digital Marketing Manager and internal teams to align social strategy with business objectives.
• Manage social listening and ORM tools to generate sentiment share-of-voice and competitor reports.
• Support broader marketing initiatives with research reporting and creative input.

About You

5 years of experience in social media and digital marketing management preferably in a corporate or agency environment.

Relevant degree or diploma in Digital Marketing Communications or a related field.

Advanced experience with Facebook Business / Ads Manager LinkedIn Campaign Manager YouTube Studio and analytics tools.

Strong understanding of social listening ORM strategies and paid media optimisation.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong grasp of brand voice and tone.

An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and translate it into strategy.

Calm under pressure with proven crisis management experience.

Proactive organised and adaptable with a passion for continuous improvement.

Key Skills

Marketing,Photography,Facebook Advertising,Hootsuite,Social Listening,SEO,Web Design,Adobe Photoshop,Social Media Management,Copywriting,Wordpress,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1