Social Media Assistant

MVIA; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic marketing agency is seeking two Social Media Assistants to join their team in South Africa, Wes-Kaap. The role involves creating and managing social media content, collaborating with creative teams, and supporting marketing campaigns in a strictly office-based, full-time position. Ideal candidates are marketing graduates or students eager to expand their portfolios and sharpen their skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Marketing graduates or students preferred.
• Experience in social media management is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage engaging social media content.
• Collaborate with the copywriting and design teams.
• Monitor engagement and assist with reporting.

Skills

Social media content creation

Creative writing

Video editing

Trend research

Education

Marketing degree or relevant field

Tools

Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X)

Job description

Are you passionate about social media, obsessed with content trends, and ready to turn your marketing knowledge into real-world agency experience? We’re a dynamic marketing agency based in Tokai, Cape Town (Southern Suburbs), and we’re looking for two Social Media Assistants to join our team. This is a strictly office-based, full-time role, perfect for marketing graduates, students, or junior professionals who want to build their portfolios, sharpen their skills, and work on exciting client campaigns in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating, editing, and scheduling engaging social media content across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X
• Write clear, creative, and compliant captions in collaboration with our copywriting team
• Create short-form video content, static posts, and basic graphics with support from our in-house design team
• Help plan, update, and manage social media content calendars under the guidance of the Content Lead and Head of Marketing
• Ensure all content aligns with brand guidelines and is approved before publishing
• Monitor comments, messages, and mentions across platforms
• Respond to basic enquiries using approved guidelines and elevate sensitive or complex queries when needed
• Support marketing campaigns, promotions, and product launches
• Research trends, hashtags, and competitor activity to keep content fresh and relevant
• Track engagement and performance metrics and assist with social media reporting
• Maintain accurate content records for compliance and auditing purposes