Social Media & E-commerce Coordinator

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 246,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract role with defined project

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking a dynamic Social Media & E-commerce Coordinator to support online operations on a contract basis. You will manage social content, engage with customers, and assist with e-commerce initiatives to drive growth.

The role offers exposure to diverse digital marketing tasks, with opportunities to gain hands-on experience in social media strategy and online sales support for an e-commerce business.

Qualifications

• Experience in social media management or digital marketing, preferably with e-commerce.
• Familiar with major platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X).
• Basic understanding of e-commerce operations and online customer engagement.
• Strong written communication and content creation skills.
• Organized and able to manage multiple tasks independently in Upington.

Responsibilities

• Create, schedule, and publish engaging content across social platforms to support e-commerce goals.
• Monitor channels, respond to comments, and foster positive online engagement.
• Develop and execute social media campaigns to promote products and drive traffic.
• Assist in managing product listings and updates on the e-commerce site.
• Track performance metrics and contribute to regular reporting.
• Support the marketing team with other digital marketing tasks as needed.

Skills

Social media management

Digital marketing

Content creation

Tools

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter/X

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dynamic and adaptable Social Media & E-commerce Coordinator to assist with their online operations in Upington . This contract position is designed for an individual eager to apply their skills in social media and digital marketing to support the growth of an e-commerce business. You will play a key role in managing social media content, engaging with customers online, and supporting various e-commerce initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad experience in a hands-on role within the digital space.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, schedule, and publish engaging content across various social media platforms, ensuring it aligns with brand guidelines and e-commerce objectives.
• Monitor social media channels, respond to comments and messages promptly, and foster positive interactions with the online community.
• Assist in the development and execution of social media campaigns to promote products and drive traffic to the e-commerce website.
• Help manage product listings and updates on the e-commerce platform.
• Track social media performance metrics and contribute to regular reporting.
• Support the marketing team with other digital marketing tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Previous experience in social media management or digital marketing, preferably with an e-commerce focus.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).
• Basic understanding of e-commerce operations and online customer engagement.
• Good written communication and content creation skills.
• Organized and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proactive attitude and ability to work independently in Upington .

Benefits

• Contract role offering defined project scope.
• Competitive compensation for the duration of the contract.
• Opportunity to work on diverse digital marketing tasks.
• Gain valuable experience in e-commerce and social media coordination.
• Supportive team environment.