Online jobs in South Africa

We are looking for an experienced Digital Marketing & Social Media Manager to lead our online marketing and community engagement efforts for our client. The ideal candidate is creative, data-driven, and passionate about building a strong brand presence across digital platforms.

This role involves developing and managing social media campaigns, producing engaging content, running paid advertising, and ensuring that the company maintains a positive online reputation.

• Plan, create, and post high-quality content on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and other relevant platforms.
• Develop content calendars and ensure consistent posting aligned with marketing goals.
• Oversee community interactions, respond to comments and messages, and maintain a professional tone across all channels.
• Track performance metrics, analyse engagement data, and make recommendations for improvement.

• Manage paid advertising campaigns across Facebook, LinkedIn, and Google.
• Optimise campaign budgets, targeting, and creative content to achieve the best ROI.
• Monitor ad performance and prepare detailed reports with insights and improvement strategies.

• Monitor brand mentions and online conversations across social media, forums, and review platforms.
• Respond promptly and tactfully to both positive and negative reviews.
• Identify risks or potential crises early and assist in managing public communication when necessary.

• Work closely with the marketing, sales, and customer service teams to ensure consistent messaging.
• Stay updated on industry trends, new social media features, and best practices.
• Provide monthly reports and insights to management.

• Matric (Grade 12)
• A relevant Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Digital Communication, or related field

• Minimum 5 years experience in social media management and digital marketing
• Proven experience managing paid social media and Google advertising campaigns
• Solid understanding of analytics tools (e.g., Meta Business Suite, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, Google Analytics)
• Experience using social listening or ORM tools
• Background in working with multiple brands or high-volume campaigns will be an advantage

• Strong writing and storytelling skills for digital audiences
• Excellent knowledge of social media trends and engagement strategies
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and performance metrics
• Creative thinker with attention to detail and brand consistency
• Effective time management and multitasking ability
• Professional communication and conflict-handling skills
• Highly organized, proactive, and team-oriented