Social Media & Community Manager (E-commerce)

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Social Media & Community Manager to drive engagement and brand awareness across Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn in a hybrid setup.

You will build an online community, respond to inquiries, monitor listening, and align social activity with promotions and product launches in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in social media management and community building.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for engaging online audiences.
• Proficiency in social media management tools and analytics platforms.
• Understanding of brand voice and community management best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging social media content plans across various platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.).
• Monitor social media channels for customer inquiries, comments, and mentions, responding promptly and professionally.
• Build and nurture an online community, encouraging user-generated content and fostering brand advocacy.
• Manage social listening efforts, identifying trends, sentiment, and opportunities for engagement.
• Collaborate with marketing and e-commerce teams to align social media activities with promotional campaigns and product launches.
• Track and report on social media performance metrics, providing insights for strategy optimization.

Skills

Social media management

Community building

Content creation

Brand voice

Social listening

Tools

Hootsuite

Google Analytics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic Social Media & Community Manager with a passion for e-commerce to join their team in Pretoria . This hybrid role is perfect for someone who excels at building online communities, engaging with customers, and driving brand awareness through strategic social media initiatives. You will be the voice of the brand online, fostering meaningful interactions, managing social listening, and translating community feedback into actionable insights for the e-commerce and marketing teams. This position offers the chance to shape brand perception and customer loyalty in a dynamic, collaborative hybrid environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging social media content plans across various platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.).
• Monitor social media channels for customer inquiries, comments, and mentions, responding promptly and professionally.
• Build and nurture an online community, encouraging user-generated content and fostering brand advocacy.
• Manage social listening efforts, identifying trends, sentiment, and opportunities for engagement.
• Collaborate with marketing and e-commerce teams to align social media activities with promotional campaigns and product launches.
• Track and report on social media performance metrics, providing insights for strategy optimization.

Requirements

• Proven experience in social media management and community building, preferably within e-commerce.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for engaging online audiences.
• Proficiency in social media management tools and analytics platforms.
• Understanding of brand voice and community management best practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid team setting, balancing remote and in-office collaboration.
• Experience with social media advertising campaigns is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility between remote and office work.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• A dynamic and supportive team culture in Pretoria .