Social Media & Communications Officer

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Training and development

Meaningful impact

Collaborative virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Social Media & Communications Officer to enhance online presence and engage a broad audience for its charitable activities. You will manage our socials, craft content, and support wider communications.

We value storytelling, strong writing and a knack for trends, with remote-friendly work and opportunities for training in digital marketing and communications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Social Media Manager or similar role with a strong campaign portfolio.
• Excellent writing, editing, and visual content creation skills.
• Proficiency in social media management tools and analytics platforms.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote environment.
• Passion for storytelling and communicating impact in the Charity & Voluntary sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy across platforms.
• Create, curate, and schedule engaging content including text, images, videos, and infographics.
• Monitor channels, respond to comments and messages, and engage with the online community.
• Analyze performance metrics and generate reports to inform strategy.
• Support development and distribution of newsletters and website content.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Copywriting

Analytics

Remote work

Tools

Hootsuite

Google Analytics

Sprout Social

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a creative and tech-savvy Social Media & Communications Officer to enhance their online presence and engage with a wider audience. This role is crucial for disseminating information about our charitable activities, sharing success stories, and fostering a strong sense of community online. You will manage our social media channels, create compelling content, and support broader communication efforts. The ideal candidate has a proven ability to craft engaging digital content, understand social media trends, and is passionate about using communication to drive social impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy across various platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn).
• Create, curate, and schedule engaging and relevant content, including text, images, videos, and infographics.
• Monitor social media channels, respond to comments and messages, and engage with our online community.
• Analyze social media performance metrics and generate regular reports to inform strategy and improve engagement.
• Support the development and distribution of other communication materials, such as newsletters and website content.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Social Media Manager or similar role, with a strong portfolio of successful campaigns.
• Excellent writing, editing, and visual content creation skills.
• Proficiency in social media management tools and analytics platforms.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects effectively in a remote environment.
• A passion for storytelling and communicating the impact of the Charity & Voluntary sector, with an understanding of the Kimberley context.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package suitable for a remote position.
• Flexibility to work from home, providing a great work-life balance.
• Opportunities for training and development in digital marketing and communications.
• The chance to amplify the message of a meaningful cause and connect with a broad audience.
• A collaborative virtual team environment focused on making a difference.