Social Media Lead

The Unlimited; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic local company in Durban is searching for a Social Media Lead to manage content creation and community engagement across digital platforms. You'll ensure brand consistency, collaborate with creative teams, and leverage insights for optimised performance. With over 5 years of social media management experience, you possess a strong understanding of audience behaviour and effective project management skills. Join us to make a significant impact in the digital space.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in social media management or related fields.
• Experience working with creative teams and briefing content.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily content creation and community engagement across platforms.
• Maintain brand consistency and collaborate with internal teams.
• Use insights to optimise performance and reach.

Skills

Social media management

Content marketing

Audience behaviour understanding

Creative collaboration

Project management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Marketing, Communication, Digital Media, or relevant Business field

Tools

AI content tools

Scheduling platforms

Job description

We’re on the hunt for a Social Media Lead. Are you passionate about delivering high-quality, on-brand creative content and engaging communities across digital platforms? Do you thrive in a creative team? If so, we’re eager to learn more about you!

As a Social Media Lead, you will manage daily content creation, campaign rollout, and community engagement across platforms like Meta, TikTok, and LinkedIn. You’ll be responsible for maintaining brand consistency, collaborating with internal teams and freelancers, and using insights to optimise performance and reach. You will bring hands-on experience with social media platforms and content tools, the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines, a collaborative approach to working cross-functionally, and a strong understanding of audience behaviour and platform trends.

If you have the following:

• A tertiary qualification in Marketing, Communication, Digital Media, or a relevant Business field
• 5+ years of experience in social media management, brand execution, or content marketing
• Experience working with creative teams and briefing content
• Familiarity with AI content tools and scheduling platforms
  
  

We’d love to hear from you!