Social Media Marketing Coordinator - E-commerce

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual salary increases

On-site work environment

Training and development

Medical aid

Growth of e-commerce

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking a Social Media Marketing Coordinator to support e-commerce initiatives. You will help develop and execute social media strategies, create engaging content, and monitor online communities to boost brand awareness and customer interaction.

The role is entry-level and offers opportunities to grow with the marketing team. You will work closely with the team on campaigns and content creation for promotions, with training and development included.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in social media marketing or digital marketing
• Familiarity with major social platforms and best practices
• Basic content creation skills: writing and image editing
• Understanding of social media analytics and reporting tools
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities; interest in digital trends in Nelspruit

Responsibilities

• Create and schedule engaging content across social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.)
• Monitor social channels for comments and messages; respond professionally
• Assist with social media advertising campaigns; track key performance indicators
• Research industry trends, competitors, and best practices
• Maintain the content calendar and assist with campaign reporting
• Collaborate with marketing on campaign development and e-commerce promotions

Skills

Social media marketing

Content creation

Analytics & reporting

Communication

Organization

Tools

Social media analytics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and organized Social Media Marketing Coordinator to support their e-commerce initiatives in Nelspruit . This role involves assisting in the development and execution of social media strategies, creating engaging content, and monitoring online communities to drive brand awareness and customer interaction. You will work closely with the marketing team to ensure our client's online presence is vibrant, consistent, and effectively communicates their brand message to target audiences. This is a great entry-level opportunity for someone passionate about digital marketing and e-commerce.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and scheduling engaging content across various social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.).
• Monitor social media channels for customer comments, messages, and mentions, responding in a timely and professional manner.
• Support the execution of social media advertising campaigns, tracking key performance indicators.
• Conduct research on industry trends, competitor activities, and relevant social media best practices.
• Help maintain the social media content calendar and assist with reporting on campaign performance.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on campaign development and content creation for e-commerce promotions.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in social media marketing or a related digital marketing role, preferably within e-commerce.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and their respective best practices.
• Basic content creation skills (writing, basic image editing).
• Understanding of social media analytics and reporting tools.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a keen interest in digital trends in Nelspruit .

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary and opportunities for annual increases.
• On-site collaborative work environment in Nelspruit .
• Training and development opportunities in social media and digital marketing.
• Standard employee benefits including medical aid.
• Be part of a growing e-commerce business and contribute to its success.