Social Media Manager

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Flexible hours

Professional development

Remote work culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative and strategic Social Media Manager to lead online engagement from a fully remote position. You will develop and execute innovative social media strategies to boost brand awareness, grow communities, and drive meaningful interaction.

Responsibilities include content creation, channel management, trend monitoring, influencer relationships, metrics analysis, and paid campaigns to maximize reach and ROI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience managing social media for brands.
• Strong content creation and storytelling skills; SEO basics for social.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a robust social media strategy aligned with objectives.
• Create, curate, and schedule content across platforms.
• Monitor trends and engage with the online community.
• Build relationships with followers and influencers.
• Analyze metrics and provide actionable insights.
• Manage paid social campaigns to maximize reach and ROI.

Skills

Content creation

Copywriting

Social media strategy

Analytics

SEO basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/Digital Media

Tools

Hootsuite

Buffer

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a creative and strategic Social Media Manager to lead their online engagement efforts from a fully remote position. This role is vital for developing and executing innovative social media strategies that enhance brand awareness, drive engagement, and build a strong online community. You will be responsible for creating compelling content, managing social media channels, and analyzing performance metrics to optimize campaigns. This is an excellent opportunity for a digitally savvy professional who thrives in an autonomous, remote setting and is passionate about social media storytelling.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a robust social media strategy aligned with marketing and business objectives.
• Create, curate, and schedule engaging content (text, images, video) across all relevant social media platforms.
• Monitor social media channels for trends, conversations, and opportunities for engagement.
• Build and nurture relationships with followers and influencers within the online community.
• Analyze social media metrics and campaign performance, providing regular reports and actionable insights.
• Manage paid social media advertising campaigns to maximize reach and ROI.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of proven experience managing social media platforms for brands or organizations.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing social media strategies that drive engagement and growth.
• Excellent content creation, copywriting, and visual storytelling skills.
• Proficiency in social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer) and analytics platforms.
• Strong understanding of SEO principles and their application to social media.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Flexible working hours and a supportive remote work culture .
• Generous allowance for professional development and online courses.
• Opportunity to shape the digital voice of a growing brand from anywhere.