Social Media Manager (Remote)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a creative and strategic Social Media Manager to lead our online presence from a fully remote setup. You will develop and implement social media strategies that grow brand awareness, engagement, and reach across platforms.

Collaborate with marketing, content and design teams to produce engaging content, manage communities, analyze performance, and report insights to refine campaigns, while maintaining a consistent brand voice and delivering measurable results.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Social Media Manager or similar role.
• Successful track record in developing and executing impactful social media strategies and campaigns.
• In-depth knowledge of major platforms, their algorithms and best practices.
• Experience with social media management tools and analytics platforms.
• Exceptional copywriting, communication and community management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage a cutting-edge social media strategy aligned with brand goals.
• Create, curate, and schedule engaging content across platforms.
• Monitor channels for trends, conversations, and UGC, engaging with the community.
• Analyze performance metrics and generate reports with insights to optimize strategies.
• Collaborate with marketing, content, and design teams for cohesive campaigns.
• Manage social media advertising campaigns including budget and targeting.

Skills

Copywriting

Community management

Analytics

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications

Tools

Hootsuite

Buffer

Social media analytics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and strategic Social Media Manager to join their fully remote team. You will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive social media strategies that enhance brand awareness, drive engagement, and support marketing objectives. This role requires a deep understanding of various social media platforms, content creation, community management, and performance analytics. You will lead the charge in shaping our brand's voice and presence online, fostering meaningful connections with our audience and driving measurable results. This is an outstanding opportunity to manage and grow a vibrant social media presence from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage a cutting-edge social media strategy aligned with brand goals and marketing objectives.
• Create, curate, and schedule engaging, high-quality content across all relevant social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok).
• Monitor social media channels for industry trends, relevant conversations, and user-generated content, actively engaging with the community.
• Analyze social media performance metrics, track key KPIs, and generate comprehensive reports with actionable insights to optimize strategies.
• Collaborate with marketing, content, and design teams to ensure cohesive messaging and integrated campaign execution.
• Manage social media advertising campaigns, including budget allocation, audience targeting, and performance monitoring.

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Social Media Manager or in a similar social media marketing role.
• Demonstrable success in developing and executing impactful social media strategies and campaigns.
• In-depth knowledge of major social media platforms, their algorithms, and best practices.
• Experience with social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer) and analytics platforms.
• Exceptional copywriting, communication, and community management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work environment offering maximum flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning in the digital space.
• A collaborative and supportive virtual team culture committed to success.