Social Media Manager (Remote)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Flexible work location

Professional development support

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Social Media Manager to lead our online strategy from anywhere in South Africa. This fully remote role involves developing, implementing, and managing social media plans to boost brand visibility and engagement.

You will craft compelling content, analyze performance, and collaborate across marketing, sales, and product teams to ensure consistent branding. A strong portfolio and remote-work experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Social Media Manager or similar role with a strong portfolio.
• In-depth knowledge of major social media platforms and best practices.
• Excellent content creation skills including copywriting and basic design.
• Strong analytical skills to turn data into actionable strategies.
• Exceptional remote collaboration and communication abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive social media strategies across platforms to meet marketing objectives.
• Create, curate and manage engaging content (text, image, video) for specific channels.
• Monitor trends, competitors, and audience sentiment to adjust strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with followers and respond to comments promptly.
• Analyze KPIs and provide regular performance reports with actionable insights.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales and product teams to ensure brand consistency.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Analytics

Copywriting

Video editing

Graphic design

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications

Tools

Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

TikTok

Twitter/X

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and creative Social Media Manager to lead their online strategy from anywhere in the country. This fully remote position is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing social media strategies that enhance brand visibility, engage target audiences, and drive measurable results. You will be at the forefront of crafting compelling content, fostering community, and analyzing performance to continually optimize our social media presence. This is an exceptional opportunity for a self-driven individual passionate about digital communication and experienced in remote collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive social media strategies across all relevant platforms to achieve marketing and business objectives.
• Create, curate, and manage engaging and high-quality content (text, image, video) tailored for specific social media channels.
• Monitor social media channels for industry trends, competitor activities, and audience sentiment, adapting strategies accordingly.
• Build and maintain relationships with followers, respond to comments and messages promptly, and foster a strong online community.
• Analyze social media metrics and provide regular reports on key performance indicators (KPIs), offering actionable insights for improvement.
Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, sales, product) to ensure brand consistency and integrated campaign efforts.

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Social Media Manager or similar role, with a strong portfolio showcasing successful campaign management.
• In-depth knowledge of major social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.) and their respective best practices.
• Excellent content creation skills, including copywriting, basic graphic design, and video editing capabilities.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable strategies.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and organizational skills suitable for a remote work environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Fully remote position allowing for flexible work location.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic virtual team environment.