Social Media Coordinator - E-commerce

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro-rata salary

Hands-on experience in e-commerce

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work setup

Mentorship from marketing pros

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Social Media Coordinator in Polokwane to support our client's e-commerce marketing efforts. The role focuses on daily management of social channels, content creation, and community engagement to grow brand presence and drive traffic.

The position is part-time with flexible hours and a hybrid setup. You will work closely with the Marketing Manager to execute campaigns and learn from experienced marketers in a dynamic digital environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in social media management or content creation.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and their best practices.
• Basic graphic design or video editing skills is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in scheduling and publishing content across platforms.
• Monitor channels and respond to comments in a timely, professional manner.
• Help create engaging content including graphics and short videos.
• Track performance metrics and assist in weekly/monthly reports.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Community engagement

Communication skills

Graphic design basics

Tools

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter/X

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Social Media Coordinator to support their e-commerce marketing efforts in Polokwane. This role involves assisting in the daily management of social media channels, creating engaging content, and interacting with online communities to build brand presence and drive traffic to their online store. You will work closely with the Marketing Manager to implement social media strategies and campaigns, ensuring a consistent brand voice and visual identity across all platforms. This part-time position is perfect for someone looking to gain valuable experience in digital marketing within the exciting world of e-commerce.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in scheduling and publishing content across various social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.).
• Monitor social media channels for comments, messages, and mentions, responding in a timely and professional manner.
• Help create engaging social media content, including graphics, short videos, and compelling captions, under guidance.
• Track social media performance metrics and assist in compiling weekly or monthly reports.
• Stay informed about current social media trends, platform updates, and competitor activities.
• Support the execution of social media campaigns and contests.

Requirements

• Previous experience in social media management or content creation, ideally for a brand or business.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and their respective best practices.
• Basic graphic design or video editing skills are a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, manage time effectively, and work collaboratively in a team, even with a hybrid setup.

Benefits

• Pro-rata annual salary for a part-time position.
• Valuable hands‑on experience in e-commerce and digital marketing.
• Flexible working hours contributing to a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunity to contribute creatively to a growing brand in Polokwane.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced marketing professionals.