Social Media Coordinator

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Career growth opportunities

Team events

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a proactive Social Media Coordinator to join our e-commerce team. You will support the Social Media Manager with daily posts, scheduling, community engagement, and content planning in a hybrid setup balancing in-office collaboration with remote work.

Ideal candidates have 0-2 years in social media marketing, strong writing, and the ability to work both independently and with colleagues.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in social media marketing or related field.
• Familiarity with major social platforms and their best practices.
• Basic understanding of social media analytics.
• Strong written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and scheduling of social media posts across various platforms, ensuring content aligns with brand guidelines.
• Monitor social media channels for engagement opportunities, responding to comments and messages.
• Support the execution of social media campaigns and promotions.
• Help gather data and compile reports on social media performance metrics.
• Conduct research on industry trends, competitor activities, and audience insights.
• Collaborate with internal teams on content ideas and campaign materials.

Skills

Strong written communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Content scheduling

Education

0-2 years experience in social media marketing

Tools

Social media platforms

Analytics basics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and creative Social Media Coordinator to join their dynamic team. This role involves supporting the Social Media Manager in executing daily social media activities, community engagement, and content scheduling. You will contribute to building and maintaining a strong online presence for our e-commerce brand. This hybrid position offers the chance to collaborate closely with a local team while also providing flexibility, combining the benefits of in-office collaboration with remote work autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and scheduling of social media posts across various platforms, ensuring content aligns with brand guidelines.
• Monitor social media channels for engagement opportunities, responding to comments and messages.
• Support the execution of social media campaigns and promotions.
• Help gather data and compile reports on social media performance metrics.
• Conduct research on industry trends, competitor activities, and audience insights.
• Collaborate with internal teams on content ideas and campaign materials.

Requirements

• 0-2 years of experience in social media marketing or a related field.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and their best practices.
• Basic understanding of social media analytics.
• Strong written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A passion for social media and digital marketing trends.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Opportunities for career growth and skill development in social media.
• Access to company events and team-building activities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.