Social Media Assistants

Mvia; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic marketing agency in Cape Town is seeking two Social Media Assistants to support content creation for various platforms. This full-time role is suited for marketing graduates eager to gain agency experience. Responsibilities include crafting engaging posts, monitoring social media interactions, and researching trends. Ideal candidates will demonstrate creativity, a passion for social media, and strong communication skills. Join us to enhance your portfolio while working on exciting client campaigns in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for social media and content trends.
• Ability to create engaging content across multiple platforms.
• Strong writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and schedule engaging social media content.
• Monitor and respond to comments and queries.
• Research social media trends and competitor activity.

Skills

Social media content creation

Engagement metrics analysis

Creative writing

Trend research

Education

Marketing degree or similar

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 escalate 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