Social Media Manager

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development budget

Supportive remote team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly creative Social Media Manager to lead our online community engagement and brand presence from a remote-first setup. You will develop and execute bold social strategies to boost awareness, drive engagement, and build a loyal following across all channels.

You will create compelling content, monitor trends, collaborate with influencers, and analyze performance to align with marketing goals.

Qualifications

• 4+ years managing social media for a brand or org.
• Deep knowledge of major platforms, algorithms and best practices.
• Excellent copywriting, editing and visual content creation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with goals and voice.
• Create, curate and manage engaging content across platforms.
• Monitor channels for trends and engagement opportunities.
• Build relationships with online communities and brand advocates.
• Analyze performance and provide actionable insights in reports.
• Manage social media ads, budgets and ROI optimization.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Copywriting

Analytics

Influencer outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications

Tools

Hootsuite

Buffer

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly creative and strategic Social Media Manager to lead their online community engagement and brand presence from anywhere. This role is critical in developing and executing innovative social media strategies that increase brand awareness, drive engagement, and foster a loyal online community. You will be responsible for managing all social media channels, creating compelling content, and analyzing performance to ensure alignment with marketing objectives. This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate social media expert to make a significant impact in a remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with marketing goals and brand voice.
• Create, curate, and manage engaging and high-quality content (text, images, video) across all social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn).
• Monitor social media channels for industry trends, relevant conversations, and opportunities for engagement.
• Build and foster relationships with online communities, influencers, and brand advocates.
• Analyze social media performance metrics, providing regular reports with actionable insights and recommendations.
• Manage social media advertising campaigns, including budget allocation and optimization for maximum ROI.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Proven experience (4+ years) managing social media platforms for a brand or organization.
• In-depth knowledge of major social media platforms, their algorithms, and best practices.
• Excellent copywriting, editing, and visual content creation skills.
• Experience with social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer) and analytics platforms.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing principles and how social media fits into the broader strategy.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Budget for professional development, including online courses and conferences.
• Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking and supportive remote team.