Social Media Executive

Danielle Ward Recruitment; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 25 000 - 35 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic fashion supplier in South Africa is seeking a Social Media Executive to drive organic brand growth across social platforms. This hands-on role involves content creation, community engagement, and supporting campaign launches. Ideal candidates are creative, organized, and familiar with social media cultures, particularly on Instagram and TikTok. Graduates or students aiming for a creative career in fashion are encouraged to apply. This can be a full-time or part-time position.

Qualifications

• Basic video editing skills using tools like CapCut or Premiere Pro.
• Experience creating content for brands or personal channels.
• Strong understanding of Instagram and TikTok culture.

Responsibilities

• Create, film, edit, and publish high-quality on-brand content.
• Manage posting schedules for consistent brand presence.
• Adapt content for different brand tones and audiences.

Skills

Content creation

Video editing

Social media strategy

Community engagement

Education

Graduate or final year student

Tools

CapCut

Premiere Pro

Final Cut

Job description

A fast-paced fashion supplier is looking for a confident, driven, and ambitious Social Media Executive to support the growth of three consumer brands. This is a hands-on, creative role focused on organic brand growth, content creation, and community building across social platforms.

You will play a key role in shaping how the brands look, sound, and show up online. This role is ideal for someone who lives and breathes social media, understands brand culture, and wants to build a long-term career in brand and marketing.

You will work closely under the marketing and wholesale executive, supporting strategy execution while bringing fresh creative ideas to the table.

Social Media Executive Key Responsibilities

• Create, film, edit, and publish high-quality, on-brand content (short-form video and static)
• Manage posting schedules and ensure consistent brand presence across platforms.
• Adapt content to suit different brand tones, audiences, and positioning.
• Develop and pitch creative content ideas, staying on top of social trends.
• Support campaign launches, drops, and key brand moments.
• Help define and maintain brand identity across organic channels.
• Identify, outreach to, and manage influencers and UGC creators.
• Source, brief, and organise UGC for organic and paid use, tracking performance.
• Support community engagement and assist with brand collaborations.
• Contribute to organic follower growth and brand awareness.

About You

• Confident, proactive, and self-motivated
• Passionate about brand, fashion/lifestyle, and social media
• Comfortable being on camera and working with creators
• Strong understanding of Instagram and TikTok culture
• Organised, reliable, ambitious, and eager to learn
• Basic video editing skills (e.g. CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut)
• Experience creating content for brands or personal channels
• Understanding of influencer marketing, UGC, and organic vs paid content

Candidates will be considered on a full-time or part-time basis. This role is best suited to a graduate or final year student looking to secure their first creative role in the fashion industry.

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