Social Media Assistants

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

Job summary

A dynamic marketing agency in Tokai, Cape Town, is seeking two Social Media Assistants to support the creation, editing, and scheduling of engaging content across various social media platforms. Ideal candidates will be marketing graduates or students aiming to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced agency environment. Responsibilities include social media management, collaboration on content, and performance tracking. This is a strictly office-based, full-time position suitable for individuals passionate about social media and content trends.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or students in Marketing or related fields.
• Understanding of social media platforms and content strategies.
• Basic video editing and graphic design skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Create and schedule social media content across multiple platforms.
• Collaborate on captions with the copywriting team.
• Research trends and monitor social media performance.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Trend analysis

Basic graphic design

Communication

Education

Degree in Marketing or related field

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