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Social Media Community Specialist (Temp role)
Job summary
A dynamic tech company based in Durban is seeking a Social Media Content Specialist for a maternity cover temporary role. You will conduct research, source content, manage social media profiles, and collaborate with clients on content strategies. This hybrid role allows you to work from home, requiring a self-equipped workstation, while occasionally attending meetings at the office. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience and a solid understanding of social media best practices.
Qualifications
- 2 years experience as a Social Media Content Specialist.
- Min 2yrs social media community experience.
- Good understanding of social media KPIs.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research, source and post content to social media.
- Schedule meetings with clients to plan content strategy.
- Set up content calendars for clients.
- Monitor social media platforms and respond to messages.
- Monthly reporting on social media performance.
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Maternity Cover Temp Role: As a pivotal member of our dynamic Pages Team, you will not only excel in executing strategic social media initiatives where you will be responsible for conducting research, sourcing and posting social media content. This is a hybrid role that demands a self‑equipped workstation with your own PC and a robust internet connection from home, while also necessitating occasional meetings at our office based in Westville.
- Conduct research, source and post content to social media and Google Business profiles.
- Schedule one‑to‑one meetings with clients to plan the content strategy for the upcoming months.
- Set up content calendars for clients.
- Resizing of images for the various platforms.
- Content management.
- Monitor social media platforms for comments, messages and reviews.
- Respond to messages across the social media and Google Business profiles.
- Forward leads to clients.
- Stay up to date with the latest social media best practices and developments.
- Monthly reporting on social media and Google Business profile performance.
- Gr. 12/School leaving certificate is essential.
- Diploma/degree in Marketing or relevant field is preferred.
- 2 years experience as a Social Media Content Specialist.
- Min 2yrs social media community experience.
- Excellent knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media best practices.
- Experience with Google Business profile manager is advantageous.
- Experience using social media marketing tools such as Buffer or Hootsuite.
- Experience using Looker Studio.
- Good understanding of social media KPIs.
- Excellent multitasking skills.
- Critical thinker and problem‑solving skills.
- Team player.
- Good time‑management skills.
- Great interpersonal and communication skills.
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