Social Media Manager

Hire Resolve; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

A popular bakery and restaurant group in Pretoria is seeking a Social Media Manager. This role targets a creative storyteller with 1–3 years in social media management to engage with a student demographic. Responsibilities include producing high-quality content, managing online community engagement, and mentoring content creators. The position offers a competitive salary, based on experience, and an energetic, modern work culture.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years in social media management, content creation, or related field.
• Experience in financial reporting/analysis is a plus.
• Young, energetic, and highly creative.
• Young, energetic, and highly creative with a 'right flare' for modern trends.

Responsibilities

• Produce 5+ high-quality content pieces weekly.
• Capture live content for events and public holidays.
• Develop carousel strategies to optimize engagement.
• Maintain a consistent luxury visual voice across platforms.
• Oversee daily online community engagement.
• Mentor student content creators.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Manager for content alignment.
• Execute three boosted Reels or Carousels weekly.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Manager to align content with business goals and brand tone.
• Work with the in-house bakery and kitchen to translate trending food items into viral content.
• Assist in updating physical and digital menus to reflect current trends.
• Maintain the brand content phone and ensure all media is safely archived.
• Ensure cohesive messaging across all platforms, including assistance with staff uniform alignment.
• Execute at least three boosted Reels or Carousels weekly on Meta platforms.
• Support Quiz Night promotions by managing bookings and capturing post-event engagement.

Skills

Content creation

Community engagement

Social media strategy

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Mobile content creation tools

Job description

A South African holding company that has a portfolio for a popular Pretoria-based bakery, coffee roastery, and restaurant known for its cozy, themed atmosphere, and they are seeking a high-energy Social Media Manager to join the team for this portfolio. This role is perfect for a creative storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effortlessly engage with a student demographic.

Responsibilities

• Produce and deliver 5+ high-quality content pieces weekly for the restaurant and student accommodation brands.

• Capture live content for events (Quiz Nights, themed breakfasts) and public holidays.

• Develop carousel strategies and repurpose high-performing reels to optimize engagement.

• Maintain a consistent, luxury visual voice across all digital platforms.

• Oversee daily online community engagement, ensuring timely and authentic interactions.

• Mentor student content creators and coordinate student-led UGC (User-Generated Content).

• Recruit participants for ad campaigns and video projects.

• Manage organic content boosts during peak campaign seasons to maximize reach.

• Collaborate with the Marketing Manager to align content with business goals and brand tone.

• Work with the in-house bakery and kitchen to translate trending food items into viral content.

• Assist in updating physical and digital menus to reflect current trends.

• Maintain the brand content phone and ensure all media is safely archived.

• Ensure cohesive messaging across all platforms, including assistance with staff uniform alignment.

• Execute at least three boosted Reels or Carousels weekly on Meta platforms.

• Support Quiz Night promotions by managing bookings and capturing post-event engagement.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing.

• Experience: 1–3+ years in social media management, content creation, or a related field (Experience in financial reporting/analysis is a plus).

• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and mobile content creation tools.

• Culture Fit: Young, energetic, and highly creative with a "right flare" for modern trends.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)

IFyou meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to [e-mail]