Social Media Assistant

Remote Recruitment; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 257,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Remote Recruitment is seeking a creative Social Media Assistant to help maintain a consistent online presence from a fully remote setup in South Africa. You will support content preparation, scheduling, captions, simple graphics, and community responses in line with brand guidelines and a planned content calendar.

You will monitor engagement, collate basic performance data, and prepare concise reports. The role aligns with UK business hours and offers a full-time contract as an Independent

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of social media or digital-content experience.
• Examples of social posts, captions or creative work produced.
• Strong written English and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow brand guidelines and manage a content schedule.
• Reliable and able to work independently.
• Quiet workspace with reliable internet and a backup plan for connectivity/power.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and schedule posts across agreed social media channels.
• Write captions and adapt supplied content for different platforms.
• Create simple graphics and short video edits using agreed tools.
• Monitor comments and messages; respond within approved guidelines and escalate queries.
• Maintain the content calendar and organize creative assets.
• Collect basic performance data and prepare concise reports.
• Check spelling, links and formatting before content is submitted for approval.

Skills

Social media experience

Content planning

Captions & copywriting

Basic design/editing

Tools

Canva

Social scheduling tools

Video editing (short)

Job description

Social Media Assistant

Salary: R23,000 to R25,000 per month

Location: Fully remote, South Africa

Hours: Full-time, UK business hours

Engagement: Independent contractor

Organisation: Remote Recruitment

Remote Recruitment is looking for a creative, organised Social Media Assistant to help maintain a consistent online presence. You will support content preparation, scheduling and community responses, working from an agreed content plan and brand guidelines.

What you will do

• Prepare and schedule posts across agreed social media channels.
• Write clear captions and adapt supplied content for different platforms.
• Create simple graphics and short video edits using agreed tools.
• Monitor comments and messages, respond within approved guidelines and escal… queries.
• Maintain the content calendar and organise creative assets.
• Collect basic performance data and prepare concise reports.
• Check spelling, links and formatting before content is submitted for approval.

What we are looking for

• At least one year of relevant social media or digital-content experience.
• Examples of social posts, captions or creative work you have produced.
• Strong written English, proofreading skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence using social platforms and basic design or editing tools.
• The ability to follow brand guidelines and manage a content schedule.
• Reliability and the ability to work independently.
• A suitable quiet workspace, reliable internet and a practical backup plan for connectivity or power interruptions.

Nice to have

• Experience using Canva or a comparable design tool.
• Experience with social scheduling platforms and short-form video editing.
• Experience supporting a business account or international audience.

What is on offer

• Monthly remuneration of R23,000 to R25,000, depending on relevant experience.
• A fully remote role based in South Africa.
• Full-time work aligned with UK business hours.
• A hands-on role combining content preparation, publishing support and community engagement.

Who can apply

Applicants based in South Africa who can work the required hours and demonstrate the relevant skills and experience for this role.