Social Media Manager

Kontak Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A private investment firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Social Media Manager to lead digital strategies across multiple brands. This role requires expertise in social media platforms and hands-on content management. The ideal candidate will collaborate with content teams, track performance metrics, and ensure consistent brand messaging. Strong copywriting and analytical skills are essential for success in this high-impact position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Social Media Manager or similar role.
• Deep understanding of major social media platforms.
• Hands-on experience in content scheduling and management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute social media strategies for diverse brands.
• Create and manage content calendars aligned with marketing goals.
• Track performance and analyse data for reporting on KPIs.

Skills

Social Media Management

Platform Knowledge

Content Creation

Analytics Skills

Copywriting

Job description

Social Media Manager – Fourways, Johannesburg.

Join a private investment firm with over two decades of operational experience across manufacturing, telecoms, retail, and food services in Southern Africa, the US, and Europe. This fast-moving, execution-focused team values authenticity over appearances and results over titles. It’s a high-trust, low-ego environment where you’ll work directly with decision-makers.

As Social Media Manager, you’ll take the lead on developing and executing digital strategies across a portfolio of diverse brands and business units. This is a hands-on, high-impact role, perfect for someone with sharp instincts, deep platform knowledge, and the ability to balance content creation, analytics, and brand voice with ease.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Social Media Manager or similar.
• Deep understanding of LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and other key platforms.
• Hands-on experience creating, scheduling, and managing posts across platforms.
• Experience with paid ad campaigns, A/B testing, and analytics tools.
• Ability to brief content creators, collaborate with videographers, and maintain brand consistency.
• Strong copywriting skills with a sharp eye for tone, language, and digital engagement.
• Exceptional time management, attention to detail, and creative judgment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute social media strategies for multiple brands across B2B and B2C audiences.
• Build and manage content calendars aligned with broader marketing goals.
• Collaborate with videographers, photographers, and content teams to brief and guide content creation.
• Create engaging written, visual, and video content across platforms.
• Track performance across platforms, analyse data, and report on KPIs.
• Stay current with platform updates, algorithm changes, and emerging trends.
• Maintain consistency in brand tone and messaging across all digital
  touchpoints.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure the timely delivery.
• Manage community engagement, queries, and feedback across platforms.