About the Role
Our client is seeking a vibrant and engaging Social Media & Community Manager to join their growing team in Benoni, Gauteng . This role is crucial for building and nurturing our client's online community, enhancing brand presence, and driving engagement across all social media platforms. You will be responsible for creating compelling content, managing social media channels, interacting with followers, and monitoring online conversations. The ideal candidate is passionate about social media, possesses excellent communication skills, and has a knack for understanding audience sentiment. This is an in-office position where you will collaborate closely with the marketing team to execute social media strategies that align with business objectives. You will be the voice of our client online, fostering meaningful connections and driving brand loyalty.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement social media strategies to increase brand awareness, engagement, and followership.
- Create, curate, and schedule engaging content (text, images, videos) for various social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok).
- Monitor social media channels daily, responding to comments, messages, and mentions in a timely and professional manner.
- Build and foster a strong online community, encouraging interaction and user-generated content.
- Identify and engage with relevant influencers and brand advocates.
- Track and analyze social media performance metrics, providing regular reports on key insights and recommendations for improvement.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest social media trends, platform updates, and best practices.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure social media activities align with broader marketing campaigns and company goals.
- Manage social media advertising campaigns to boost reach and engagement.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Social Media Manager, Community Manager, or similar role.
- Excellent knowledge of major social media platforms and their respective best practices.
- Strong content creation skills, including writing, basic graphic design, and video editing abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to engage with and grow online communities.
- Proficiency in using social media management and analytics tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social, Google Analytics).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and brand voice.
- Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- A Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field is preferred.
- Must be based in or able to commute to Benoni, Gauteng .
Benefits
- An attractive annual salary of R .
- Full-time employment in a dynamic marketing role.
- Opportunity to shape and manage the social presence of a growing brand.
- Collaborative team environment and opportunities for professional growth.
- Direct interaction with customers and community building.
- Be part of innovative social media campaigns.