Storytelling Social Media Strategist | Data-Driven Growth

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid benefits

Learning & growth opportunities

Bonuses & incentives

Paid leave & holidays

Company-sponsored training

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, ZA is seeking a creative and data-driven Social Media & Content Strategist. The role focuses on developing content strategies, managing cross-platform content, and driving brand engagement to achieve business objectives.

You will track KPIs, utilize tools like Hootsuite/Buffer, and collaborate with marketing to ensure campaigns stay on-brand while expanding reach. A storyteller with design sense is ideal for this fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• Proven experience as Social Media Strategist or Content Creator.
• Experience with major platforms and their audiences.
• Strong copywriting and communication skills.
• Knowledge of KPIs and analytics tools (Hootsuite, Buffer, native analytics).
• Creative storyteller with design sensibility.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Understanding of SEO for content marketing.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy.
• Create, curate, and manage content across platforms.
• Monitor industry trends and engagement opportunities.
• Analyze performance metrics and report insights.
• Engage with followers and respond professionally.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales for campaigns.
• Plan and execute paid social campaigns.
• Stay up-to-date with best practices and tools.
• Identify influencers and brand advocates.
• Develop content calendars and publishing schedules.

Skills

Social media strategy

Content creation

Copywriting

Analytics

Graphic design

SEO

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field

Tools

Hootsuite

Buffer

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Platform analytics

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, ZA is seeking a creative and data-driven Social Media & Content Strategist. The role focuses on developing content strategies, managing cross-platform content, and driving brand engagement to achieve business objectives.

You will track KPIs, utilize tools like Hootsuite/Buffer, and collaborate with marketing to ensure campaigns stay on-brand while expanding reach. A storyteller with design sense is ideal for this fast-paced team.