Social Media Manager

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work

Health & wellness benefits

Growth opportunities

Cape Town team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative and data-driven Social Media Manager to lead our online presence from Cape Town. You will develop and execute engaging campaigns across multiple platforms, driving brand awareness and community growth while collaborating with marketing and content teams to maintain a cohesive voice.

The role offers a hybrid work model with in-office sessions in Cape Town, and a focus on translating insights into actionable strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Social Media Manager or similar role.
• Excellent knowledge of social platforms and best practices.
• Experience with social media management tools and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive social media strategy.
• Create, curate, and schedule engaging content across platforms.
• Monitor channels for trends and engagement opportunities.
• Analyze performance metrics and report insights.
• Engage with followers and foster a positive online community.
• Collaborate with marketing, design, and sales teams.

Tools

Hootsuite

Buffer

Sprout Social

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and data-driven Social Media Manager to lead their online presence. This role will involve developing and executing engaging social media strategies across multiple platforms to increase brand awareness, drive engagement, and foster community growth. You will work closely with the marketing and content teams to ensure a cohesive brand voice and impactful campaigns. This position offers a hybrid work model , combining the benefits of remote flexibility with collaborative in-office sessions in Cape Town . We are looking for a passionate individual who understands the evolving social media landscape and can translate insights into actionable strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive social media strategy that aligns with business goals.


• Create, curate, and schedule engaging and high-quality content across all relevant social media platforms.


• Monitor social media channels for trends, conversations, and engagement opportunities.


• Analyze social media performance metrics and generate regular reports to inform strategy adjustments.


• Engage with followers, respond to comments and messages, and foster a positive online community.


• Collaborate with marketing, design, and sales teams to ensure brand consistency.

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Social Media Manager or similar role.


• Excellent knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.) and their best practices.


• Experience with social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social).


• Strong understanding of SEO, keyword research, and web traffic metrics as they apply to social media.


• Exceptional copywriting, editing, and communication skills.


• Ability to analyze data and provide actionable insights.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.


• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.


• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.


• Opportunities for professional growth and training.


• A vibrant and collaborative team environment in Cape Town .