Social Media Coordinator

Headhunters; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment firm is seeking a creative Social Media Coordinator to join their team in Gqeberha. This role involves developing and curating high-quality content, managing social media campaigns, and analyzing performance metrics across platforms like Instagram and TikTok. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 3 years of experience in social media coordination, strong design skills, and knowledge of analytics tools. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a vibrant team environment.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in social media coordination or digital marketing.
• Strong understanding of major social platforms and current trends.
• Highly organized, deadline-driven, and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Develop and curate high-quality content across various platforms.
• Maintain and execute a content calendar.
• Monitor and respond to comments and direct messages timely.
• Track performance metrics and generate reports.
• Assist in launching and managing campaigns and giveaways.

Skills

Social media coordination

Digital marketing

Excellent written communication

Visual communication

Design skills (Canva, Adobe Express, Photoshop)

Video editing knowledge

Familiarity with analytics tools

Tools

Meta Insights

Google Analytics

Meta Business Suite

Hootsuite

Buffer

Job description

Our client, operating in the Wholesale and Retail space, is seeking to employ a creative and experienced Social Media Coordinator to their team based in Port Elizabeth.

Requirements:

• 1 to 3 years of experience in social media coordination or digital marketing.
• Strong understanding of major social platforms and current trends.
• Excellent written and visual communication skills.
• Basic design skills (e.g. Canva, Adobe Express, or Photoshop).
• Video editing knowledge (TikTok/Instagram Reels, CapCut, InShot, etc.) is a plus.
• Familiarity with analytics tools (e.g. Meta Insights, Google Analytics, etc.).
• Highly organized, deadline-driven, and self-motivated.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

Content creation and scheduling:

• Develop and curate high-quality content (text, images, videos, reels, stories, carousels).
• Maintain and execute a content calendar across platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, etc.).
• Work with Designers, Photographers, and Videographers to produce compelling visuals.

Community management:

• Monitor and respond to comments, DM’s, and mentions in a timely, brand-aligned manner.
• Engage with followers and relevant communities to grow brand awareness.

Campaign support:

• Assist in launching and managing social media campaigns and giveaways.
• Collaborate with influencers or brand ambassadors.

Analytics and reporting:

• Track performance metrics (reach, engagement, clicks, conversions).
• Generate weekly and monthly reports with insights and recommendations.
• Use tools such as Meta Business Suite, Later, Hootsuite, Buffer, or native platforms.
• Stay on top of social media trends, algorithm changes, and competitor activity.
• Contribute ideas for brand positioning and creative direction on social platforms.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.