Social Media Content Specialist

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Hybrid work model

Training and professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Social Media Content Specialist to join our marketing squad in Mahikeng. You will craft posts, manage channels across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and drive brand storytelling to engage diverse online audiences.

You will analyze campaign performance, stay ahead of trends, and collaborate with design to ensure consistent visuals. Hybrid work in Mahikeng offers flexibility, growth opportunities, and a vibrant team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Social Media Specialist or in a similar content creation role.
• Excellent copywriting, editing, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer) and analytics platforms.
• Strong understanding of major social media platforms and their respective audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop, curate, and publish high-quality content (text, image, video) for social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn).
• Create engaging social media campaigns and strategies aligned with marketing objectives in Mahikeng .
• Monitor social media channels, respond to comments and messages, and foster community interaction.
• Analyze social media performance using analytics tools and provide regular reports with actionable insights.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest social media trends, platform updates, and best practices.
• Collaborate with the marketing and design teams to ensure content consistency and brand alignment.

Skills

Copywriting

Social media management

Analytics

Communication

Creative thinking

Graphic design basics

Video editing basics

Tools

Hootsuite

Buffer

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Social Media Content Specialist to join their growing marketing team in Mahikeng . This role is instrumental in developing and executing engaging content strategies across various social media platforms to build brand awareness and drive community engagement. You will be responsible for creating compelling posts, managing social media channels, and analyzing performance metrics to optimize campaigns. The ideal candidate is a digital native with a passion for storytelling, a keen eye for trends, and the ability to connect with diverse online audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, curate, and publish high-quality content (text, image, video) for social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn).
• Create engaging social media campaigns and strategies aligned with marketing objectives in Mahikeng .
• Monitor social media channels, respond to comments and messages, and foster community interaction.
• Analyze social media performance using analytics tools and provide regular reports with actionable insights.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest social media trends, platform updates, and best practices.
• Collaborate with the marketing and design teams to ensure content consistency and brand alignment.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Social Media Specialist or in a similar content creation role.
• Excellent copywriting, editing, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer) and analytics platforms.
• Strong understanding of major social media platforms and their respective audiences.
• Creative thinking and ability to generate innovative content ideas.
• Experience with basic graphic design or video editing tools is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for training and professional development in digital marketing.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance in Mahikeng .
• Be part of a dynamic team making a real impact on brand presence.