Social Media Manager

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Professional development

Social media training

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a dynamic Social Media Manager to elevate their online presence. You will develop and execute cross‑platform strategies, create compelling content, manage channels, respond to followers, and build an engaged community to boost brand awareness.

This hybrid role offers collaboration with marketing and content teams, regular performance analytics, trend monitoring, and opportunities for professional development and social media training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, PR, or related field.
• 3–5 years of proven social media management experience.
• Proficiency with social media tools (Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social) and analytics.
• Strong copywriting and editing skills; solid SEO understanding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative social media strategies aligned with goals.
• Create, curate, and schedule content across platforms (text, images, video).
• Manage communities, respond to comments and messages timely and professionally.
• Monitor social media trends and tools to boost campaign effectiveness.
• Analyze performance with analytics tools and report insights.
• Collaborate with marketing and content teams for brand consistency and integrated messaging.

Skills

Content creation

Community management

Copywriting

SEO

Analytics

Communication

Hootsuite

Buffer

Sprout Social

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field

Tools

Hootsuite

Buffer

Sprout Social

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and strategic Social Media Manager to elevate their online presence and engage their community in Soweto . This role is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive social media strategies across various platforms to increase brand awareness, drive website traffic, and foster customer loyalty. You will create compelling content, manage social media channels, analyze performance metrics, and stay ahead of emerging trends. We are looking for a creative individual with a strong understanding of social media dynamics, excellent communication skills, and a passion for building online communities. This position offers a hybrid work model, allowing for collaboration and focused remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative social media strategies aligned with marketing goals and target audience engagement.
• Create, curate, and schedule engaging and high-quality content (text, images, video) for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and others.
• Manage social media communities, responding to comments and messages in a timely and professional manner, fostering positive interactions.
• Monitor social media trends, tools, and applications, and apply that knowledge to increase the effectiveness of social media campaigns.
• Analyze social media performance using analytics tools, generating reports on key metrics (e.g., reach, engagement, conversions) and providing actionable insights.
• Collaborate with the marketing and content teams to ensure brand consistency and integrated campaign messaging across all channels.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of proven experience managing social media accounts and developing successful social media strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to create engaging content and grow social media followings.
• Proficiency with social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social) and analytics platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong copywriting and editing abilities.
• Understanding of SEO principles and how they relate to social media marketing.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with potential performance incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Opportunities for professional development and social media training.
• A creative and collaborative team environment in Soweto , focused on digital innovation.