Social Media Manager

Initiate International; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global digital agency is seeking a Social Media Manager to create and execute bold social strategies. In this role, you will oversee content creation, engage with communities, and drive impactful campaigns for iconic brands. Ideal candidates will have strong writing skills and proven success in managing both paid and organic social media efforts. Competitive salary and career growth opportunities await the right candidate.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Global exposure

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven success as a Social Media Manager or similar role, ideally within an agency.
• Deep understanding of platforms like Meta, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn.
• Strong ability to run paid and organic campaigns with measurable impact.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute social strategies that set the pace.
• Oversee content creation and curation across platforms.
• Engage with online communities and spark conversations.
• Track and report on engagement metrics to optimize strategies.

Skills

Writing and storytelling

Social media strategy

Community engagement

Data analysis

Job description

Overview

Our client, a global digital agency powering some of the world’s most ambitious brands, is on the hunt for a Social Media Manager who lives and breathes digital culture. This is your chance to take centre stage, driving bold ideas, unforgettable campaigns, and real-time engagement on the world’s biggest platforms. In this role, you won’t just manage social channels — you’ll own the conversation. From creating viral content to orchestrating multi-channel campaigns, you’ll turn strategies into stories and audiences into advocates. If you’re ready to shape culture, not just follow it, this is the role for you.

What You’ll Do

Lead the Strategy

• Build and execute social strategies that don’t just keep pace — they set the pace.
• Sync campaigns with product launches, cultural trends, and client ambitions.

Create & Curate

• Oversee bold, platform-perfect content — from quick-fire stories to thumb-stopping video and graphics.
• Keep publishing calendars tight, relevant, and impossible to ignore.
• Craft narratives that cut through the noise and stick.

Own the Community

• Be the voice behind the screen — engaging, responding, and sparking conversation.
• Turn followers into fans and fans into loyal communities.

Deliver Results

• Launch paid and organic campaigns that move the needle.
• Track, measure, and report on engagement, reach, conversion, and ROI — then push it further.
• Translate insights into smarter, sharper strategies.

Collaborate & Inspire

• Work shoulder-to-shoulder with creative, design, CRM, and client teams.
• Lead agencies, freelancers, and juniors to raise the game on every campaign.

Stay Ahead of the Curve

• Spot the trends before they trend.
• Test, experiment, and innovate so client brands are always ahead of the digital pack.

What You Bring

• Proven success as a Social Media Manager, Digital Marketing Manager, or similar role — ideally within an agency or global brand environment.
• A deep understanding of the platforms that matter: Meta, X/Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn.
• Killer writing and storytelling skills with the creativity to bring a brand voice to life.
• A track record running both paid and organic campaigns that delivered measurable impact.
• Data-savvy with the ability to turn analytics into action.
• Energy, adaptability, and the confidence to thrive under pressure.

Why You’ll Love It

• Work with iconic global brands on campaigns seen by millions.
• Join a buzzing, high-performance agency team that rewards bold ideas.
• Drive work that shapes culture and conversation, not just clicks.
• Competitive salary, global exposure, and clear career growth.

This isn’t just another social role. It’s your shot at being the creative engine behind brands that make headlines.

Apply now and let’s make waves together.