Social Media & Marketing Virtual Assistant Part-Time

Assist World; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading online marketing agency is looking for a reliable Social Media & Marketing Virtual Assistant to support their marketing activities. The ideal candidate will manage daily social media tasks, create content, and assist with reporting on ads. The role offers a part-time position working remotely, providing the flexibility to manage marketing support effectively during Melbourne business hours. Compensation is between $500 and $700 per month, along with various bonuses.

Benefits

100% REMOTE

$50 birthday bonus

$200 testimonial bonus

$300 tenure bonus every 6 months

$500 entry monthly raffle

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in social media, content creation, or marketing support.
• Ability to draft clean, professional posts with minimal guidance.
• Experience creating short-form videos and reels.

Responsibilities

• Create and draft posts for Facebook and Instagram.
• Prepare weekly or monthly performance reports for social media.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support related to marketing tasks.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Basic video editing

Analytics reporting

Communication skills

Tools

Meta Business Suite

Google Ads

Google Analytics

Canva

InShot

Job description

About the Client

The client operates a construction and renovation business in Melbourne and is beginning targeted marketing activities for the upcoming year. They are a solo operator looking to grow brand visibility, manage ads, and streamline marketing‑related admin. The VA will act as the primary marketing and social media support, handling content creation, posting, reporting, and basic ad tracking.

Role Summary

We are seeking a creative, reliable Social Media & Marketing Virtual Assistant to support the client with:

• Daily/weekly social media tasks
• Light content creation
• Drafting posts
• Creating simple video edits for reels
• Tracking and reporting on Meta and Google Ads (if applicable)
• General marketing administration

This role is ideal for someone who is strong in social media execution, comfortable with Meta tools, and able to support basic ad reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Social Media Management
• Create and draft posts for Facebook and Instagram
• Schedule content across relevant platforms
• Create reels and short‑form videos using basic editing tools
• Maintain brand consistency across visuals and messaging
• Assist with community engagement (likes, comments, inquiries) as needed
• Marketing & Ads Support
• Prepare weekly or monthly performance reports for social media
• Track basic analytics from Meta Business Suite (FB & IG)
• Support with Google Ads reporting (if campaigns are active)
• Assist with gathering insights and providing summaries for the client
• Admin & General Support
• Organize marketing files, assets, and campaign materials
• Maintain internal content calendars and tracking sheets
• Provide day‑to‑day administrative support related to marketing tasks

Tools & Platforms

• Candidates should be familiar with or able to quickly learn:
• Must‑Have:
• Meta Business Suite (Facebook & Instagram)
• Basic video editing tools (CapCut, Canva, InShot, etc.)
• Instagram Reels editing & creation
• Nice‑to‑Haves:
• Google Ads
• Google Analytics
• Experience creating reports or dashboards

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Have 2+ years experience in social media, content creation, or marketing support
• Can draft clean, professional posts with minimal guidance
• Have experience creating short‑form videos and reels
• Are comfortable navigating analytics dashboards
• Are detail‑oriented, organized, and consistent
• Have strong communication skills
• Can reliably work during Melbourne business hours

Nice‑to‑Have Qualities

• Previous experience supporting small businesses or trades
• Experience running basic ad campaigns
• Ability to suggest improvements or new content ideas

$500 - $700 a month

Hours: Part‑Time (20 hrs/week)

Time Zone: Must work Melbourne, Australia (AEST/AEDT) hours

Why Join Assist World?

• 100% REMOTE
• $50 birthday bonus
• $200 testimonial bonus
• $300 tenure bonus every 6 months
• $500 entry monthly raffle
• NO TRACKER. NO PROBLEM