Social Media Coordinator

SD Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Cape Town is looking for a proactive Social Media & Digital Marketing Coordinator. This role involves managing social media content, creating engaging campaigns, and supporting digital marketing efforts. Ideal candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in marketing and have 1-2 years of relevant experience. Flexibility and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a digital marketing or social media role.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and publish social media content.
• Create engaging content for social media, blogs, and newsletters.
• Support email marketing campaigns and track performance.
• Assist with on-page SEO updates and digital advertising.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Proficiency in social media platforms

Digital marketing concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or related field

Job description

SD Recruitment is hiring a proactive and creative Social Media & Digital Marketing Coordinator to support our marketing team in executing content-driven campaigns across multiple digital platforms. This role offers hands-on experience in social media management, content creation, email marketing, and digital analytics.

You will work closely with our internal teams as well as external stakeholders to help grow our online presence, strengthen brand engagement, and support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Social Media Management

• Plan, schedule, and publish social media content across platforms (e.g. Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Engage with followers and respond to comments / messages professionally and timeously
• Monitor social media trends and suggest ways to grow engagement and reach
• Track and report on social media performance using relevant analytics tools

Content Creation & Campaign Support

• Assist in creating engaging and on-brand content for social media, blogs, email newsletters, and web pages
• Work with the graphic designer and other team members to coordinate content creation
• Ensure all content aligns with the brand tone and visual identity

Email Marketing

• Support the development and distribution of email campaigns and newsletters
• Assist in compiling mailing lists and tracking open / click rates

SEO, SEM & Web Optimisation

• Assist with basic on-page SEO updates to ensure website content is optimised for search
• Support paid digital advertising efforts (e.g. Google Ads, social ads) if applicable

Analytics & Reporting

• Monitor campaign performance and provide insights to support data-driven decisions
• Compile monthly digital marketing reports to track KPIs and performance metrics

Research & Trend Monitoring

• Conduct competitor research and market trend analysis to inform content and campaign strategies
• Stay up to date with digital best practices and innovations

Collaboration

• Liaise with internal departments and external partners to coordinate marketing activities
• Attend client-facing meetings and events where necessary
• Ensure consistent messaging and branding across all platforms

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or related field
• At least 1–2 years of experience in a digital marketing or social media role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• Proficiency in social media platforms and familiarity with basic digital marketing concepts
• Must be comfortable with client-facing interactions when required
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle
• Willingness to work flexible hours during peak campaign or event periods

Thank you for considering a career with SD Recruitment! Reach out to us today to learn more about this exciting opportunity. If you haven’t heard back from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. We appreciate your interest and look forward to connecting with you soon!