Social Media Manager

Dentsu; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing firm in South Africa is seeking a dynamic Social Media Manager to develop and manage social media strategies. This role requires a strong understanding of social media trends, excellent collaboration skills, and a creative mindset. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of experience and a proven ability to drive engagement and deliver measurable results.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in social media management, digital marketing, or related roles.
• Demonstrated experience in creating social media strategies and content plans.
• Proven track record in reporting and analyzing campaign performance.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute basic social media strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Develop tactical social media plans and content calendars.
• Collaborate with creative teams to deliver cohesive campaigns.
• Identify emerging trends and engage with communities.
• Track and report on performance metrics.

Skills

Social Media Platforms Knowledge

Tactical Planning

Analytics and Reporting

Creativity

Collaboration

Cultural Awareness

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic Social Media Manager to join our team.

This individual will play a key role in developing, executing, and managing social media strategies that grow our brand presence, drive engagement, and deliver measurable results.

The ideal candidate is both creative and analytical, with a strong understanding of how social media fits into the broader marketing ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy Development: Create and execute basic social media strategies aligned to business and campaign objectives; translate strategy into clear, actionable plans across platforms.
• Content & Campaign Planning: Develop tactical social media plans and content calendars; ensure content is engaging, trend‑aware, and adapted for various formats (static, video, stories, reels, etc.).
• Collaboration: Collaborate with creative, strategy, design, and influencer teams to deliver cohesive campaigns.
• Community & Trends: Keep an "ear on the ground" by identifying emerging trends, conversations, and cultural moments relevant to our audience and engage with communities to build authentic brand connections.
• Reporting & Analytics: Track, analyze, and report on performance metrics to measure success and optimize future campaigns; provide actionable insights to improve engagement, reach, and ROI.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of social media platforms, formats, and best practices.
• Ability to create and manage tactical plans that connect strategy to execution.
• Proficient in social media analytics and reporting tools.
• Creative thinker with an eye for engaging content and storytelling.
• Highly collaborative, able to work across teams (creative, design, influencer, and strategy).
• Trend‑savvy and culturally aware.

Qualifications & Experience

• 4‑5 years of experience in social media management, digital marketing, or related roles.
• Demonstrated experience in creating social media strategies and content plans.
• Proven track record in reporting and analyzing campaign performance.
• Experience working in cross‑functional teams within a fast‑paced environment.

Location: Sandton
Brand: Dentsu Creative
Time Type: Full time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (2 months)