Social Media & E-commerce Assistant

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a proactive Social Media & E-commerce Assistant to support daily marketing and online retail operations. You will help manage social media profiles, create engaging content, assist with product uploads, order processing, and customer service inquiries to ensure smooth online experiences.

This part-time role offers flexible hours and a friendly, collaborative team. It provides hands-on learning across digital marketing and e-commerce workflows, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; marketing coursework is a plus.
• Some experience with social media platforms and basic content creation.
• Familiarity with e-commerce platforms and operations is beneficial.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a team environment in Port Elizabeth.

Responsibilities

• Manage social media profiles daily including posting content and responding to comments.
• Create basic social media graphics and write engaging captions.
• Support e-commerce team with product uploads, order processing and customer service inquiries.
• Monitor website performance and identify issues or areas for improvement.
• Compile data for social media and website performance reports.
• Assist with other marketing and administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Organization

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Marketing coursework

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Social Media & E-commerce Assistant to support their operations in Port Elizabeth . This role is ideal for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in both digital marketing and online retail operations. You will assist with managing social media accounts, creating content, and supporting day-to-day e-commerce activities. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn and grow within a dynamic company, contributing directly to our online success.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and updating social media profiles daily, including posting content and responding to comments.
• Help create basic social media graphics and write engaging captions.
• Support the e-commerce team with product uploads, order processing, and customer service inquiries.
• Monitor website performance and identify any potential issues or areas for improvement.
• Compile data for social media and website performance reports.
• Assist with other marketing and administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant coursework in marketing or business is a plus.
• Some experience with social media platforms and basic content creation.
• Familiarity with e-commerce platforms and operations is beneficial.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a team environment in Port Elizabeth .

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage and potential for overtime.
• Gain valuable experience in social media and e-commerce .
• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced team in Port Elizabeth .
• A friendly and supportive work atmosphere.
• Flexible working hours for a part-time role.