448 Social Media Manager jobs in South Africa

Social Media Manager
Bring your creativity to a growing digital marketing team shaping impactful campaigns.
Observatory, Cape Town (Hybrid: Mon & Wed in-office) | R22 000 - R25 000 CTC | 8:00 - 17:00

About Our Client
Our client is a dynamic marketing agency based in Cape Town, known for delivering innovative, multi-channel campaigns for a diverse portfolio of clients. They combine creativity, data-driven insights, and a collaborative approach to help brands connect with their audiences in meaningful ways. The team values initiative, continuous learning, and a supportive culture where fresh ideas are encouraged and professional growth is a priority.

The Role: Social Media Manager
This role is ideal for a proactive and creative professional eager to take the next step in their marketing career. Youll manage day-to-day social media activities, support client campaigns, and collaborate with senior managers to execute strategies across multiple channels. Its a hands-on opportunity to develop your expertise, contribute to impactful projects, and grow within a fast-paced and creative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Bring 1 - 2 years of social media management or marketing coordination experience to manage client accounts.

• Plan, schedule, post, and monitor content across multiple social platforms.

• Manage online communities by engaging with audiences and handling queries.

• Assist in coordinating and executing multi-channel campaigns.

• Adapt content for social, digital, and traditional platforms in line with brand guidelines.

• Liaise with internal teams and suppliers to meet deadlines.

• Track campaign KPIs, compile reports, and provide insights for optimisation.

• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to support strategy development.

• Contribute to creative brainstorming sessions and campaign ideation.

• Support with marketing collateral, presentations, website updates, and events.

About You

• 1 - 2 years of experience in social media management, marketing coordination, or similar (agency background advantageous).

• Bachelors degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Confident using social media platforms, scheduling tools, and analytics.

• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects.

• Creative thinker with excellent attention to detail.

• Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

We're Ditto Jobs, the job platform built for recruiters, jobseekers, and anyone who thinks the world of hiring sucks and needs fixing. Spoiler: it does. That's where you come in.

We're hunting for a Social Media Manager whose main gig is to make job hunting a little less shi**y. That means pumping out content people actually want to share, building community vibes with recruiters and jobseekers, and dropping epic memes that make everyone laugh while they cry about work.

What you'll do:

• Create social content that actually slaps (no LinkedIn-style cringe).
• Be the brains and hands behind our meme game - we want people to say "Did you see that Ditto post today?"
• Be brave.
  We are not scared of pushing limits.
• Engage with our community of recruiters, hiring managers, and jobseekers — reply, banter, stir the pot (but in a clever way).
• Make job hunting suck less by keeping our tone real, funny, and brutally honest.
• Experiment with formats like video, gifs, sh*tposts, whatever gets people talking.
• Keep your finger on the pulse of internet culture, so we're never late to a joke.

What we need from you:

• A proven knack for making content that
  does numbers
  (memes, posts, videos).
• A brain wired for internet culture. You live on X, TikTok, Reddit, and know what's funny before it hits the mainstream.
• As a community-builder, you love starting conversations and keeping them alive.
• Comfort in chaos We're a startup, not a corporate. No one's handing you a 20-page strategy doc.
  You make the vibe.
• Writing chops — you can go from savage roast to wholesome encouragement without missing a beat.

Perks:

• Competitive pay (we're not monsters).
• Flexibility to work from wherever.
• A platform with millions of users already so your memes will not die in silence.
• The chance to make people laugh while helping them find jobs.
• Zero tolerance for boring.

If you've ever thought "job hunting is hell, but at least it's memeable", you're exactly who we want.

Social Media Manager I Wellington, Western Cape I Hybrid

Are you a creative and data-driven Social Media Manager ready to take the next step in your career? We are looking for an experienced professional to develop and execute powerful social media strategies for our client. You will be responsible for building their brand presence, engaging with a dedicated online community, and driving measurable results.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of social media platforms and the ability to translate insights into impactful campaigns. You should have excellent communication skills, a knack for creative content, and a passion for connecting with an audience in a specialised sector.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive social media strategies aligned with business objectives to increase brand visibility, audience growth, engagement, and lead generation.
• Create, curate, and manage high-quality, on-brand content, including graphics, short-form videos, written posts, and infographics
• Monitor social media channels to identify opportunities for engagement, assess sentiment, and track competitor activities.
• Engage with the online community by responding to comments, messages, and mentions in a timely, professional, and personable manner.
• Track, analyse, and interpret key social media metrics (e.g., engagement rate, reach, click-through rates, conversions) to assess the effectiveness of posts and campaigns.
• Stay current with evolving social media tools, platform algorithm changes, and digital marketing innovations.
• Collaborate closely with PR, Marketing, and Product teams to align social media messaging with broader business objectives and communication strategies. Ensure brand consistency across all channels and touchpoints.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in marketing, communication, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Social Media Manager or in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.).
• Knowledge of and a passion for the agricultural industry is highly beneficial.
• Proficiency in using social media management and analytics platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Creativity and the ability to think outside the box.
• Able to function well both individually and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Full professional proficiency in Afrikaans and English (speaking and writing).

Listing reference:

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 24 September 2025

Position summary

Industry: Media, Audiovisual & Publishing

Job category: Marketing Management

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market related

EE position: Yes

About our company

Clicks Group

Introduction

We are looking to recruit a Social Media Manager to work within our Omni department. The role will be based in Cape Town at the Head Office and Report to the Digital Marketing Manager.

Job description

Job Purpose:

Design and implement social media strategy across all social media channels aligned with business goals in order to evolve the group's content storytelling, increase the earned media marketing techniques while maximizing our social voice and increasing our fans/followers engagement.

Job Objectives:

• Strategically create and distribute various brand's content across a variety of different social networks and oversee brands' social media accounts' design and layout
• Managing campaigns and interactions with the public on all social outlets whilst ensuring the best social customer response practices through exercising good judgment when monitoring the community and engaging in fan conversations
• Post content, ensure timely responses, manage social media programs, and make sure the brand voice is carried out across all social media
• Manage and maintain the day-to-day social media calendar (generate, edit, publish and share engaging content daily)
• Attend group and partner events and stay versed in day to day topics relevant to the business
• in order to ensure the best social coverage
• Develop the audience targeting strategy by campaign; through having knowledge of interests, behaviours, lookalike audiences, retargeting, demographics and how to experiment and constantly iterate to find the right audiences
• To ensure effective stakeholder relationships, both internal and external in order to ensure effective implementation of social initiatives
• Lead the strategy and execution of paid social media campaigns, including setting campaign objectives and ROI measurement
• Make recommendations on content types to pursue and kinds of content that is driving impressions, engagements and sales
• Report on all social media analytics and deliver standard analysis and reporting of day to day posts, campaigns and the social listening sphere as well as monitor SEO and web traffic metrics

Job Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent communication skills (phone, e-mail and presentations)
• Writing skills and the ability to speak in the tone of the brand
• Ability to think quickly and adapt to changing requirements and technologies
• Strong knowledge of their participants and how to maximize each platform for campaigns
• Extensive knowledge of all facets of the social space and ability to learn the competitive environment of the group
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), Adobe Design Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat) Wordpress, Sprinklr

Minimum requirements

Education:

• Matric
• Bachelor's degree in marketing or applicable field required (Desirable)

Job Experience:

• 5 years employment experience owning social media campaigns including interactions with the public on all social outlets at a corporation, agency or employment at a social company
• Professional experience managing Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat and other emerging channels
• Experience collaborating with internal and external resources to develop strategies to meet department goals within budget and established timelines
• Experience with web analytics and comfort level in communication with IT and technical areas

Competencies:

• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Working with People
• Relating and Networking
• Writing and Reporting
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Creating and Innovation
• Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations

We are seeking a proactive, creative, and structured individual to manage and execute our digital marketing and content creation efforts. This role requires a blend of technical understanding, graphic design skills, video editing proficiency, and a strong grasp of social media dynamics. The ideal candidate will be someone who can drive our digital initiatives forward, working independently to achieve strategic goals.

• Shopify Management: Maintain and update the Shopify store for merchandise, analyze analytics, and market products to drive engagement and sales.
• Paid Advertising: Manage and optimize paid ad campaigns on Google (Search Ads) and Meta (Facebook and Instagram Ads), including budget allocation and performance monitoring.
• SEO: Implement and maintain SEO best practices for our website and other digital assets.
• Graphic Design: Create compelling visual content for various platforms for branding and merchandise logos.
• Video Editing & Content Creation: Edit long-form podcast content into concise, engaging video clips and develop creative short-form video content to capture audience attention.
• Social Media Management: Develop and execute social media strategies for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. This includes consistent posting, active commenting, and proactive engagement to build traction and a strong following.
• Reporting: Provide regular reports on the performance of digital marketing campaigns and social media activities.
• Brand Alignment: Ensure all content and marketing efforts align with the established brand and messaging.
• Collaboration: Work effectively to enhance and support the existing infrastructure and team.

Working hours: Preferably aligning with LA hours for synchronous communication and real-time engagement.

• Proven experience in digital marketing, including paid advertising (Google Ads, Meta Ads) and SEO.
• Strong graphic design skills
• Demonstrated expertise in video editing and creating engaging short-form video content for social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok).
• Solid understanding of social media trends and best practices for audience engagement and growth.
• Ability to work independently and proactively manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Familiarity with Shopify platform management.

Overview:

As our Social Media Manager , you will manage content creation and curation on social media channels, ensuring our brand is compelling and consistent across all social media platforms.

Responsibilities:

Manage social media channels such as, but not limited to Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube

Create content and manage the content library

Create social media calendars

Co-ordinate marketing related stays

Digital advertising i.e. support ad campaigns and monitor performance

Monitor guest reviews

Social media community management

Reputation management

Trend analysis and reporting

Collaborate with sales, marketing and reservations teams

Adhoc marketing related tasks

Experience and qualifications required:

Ideally 2–3 years of hands-on experience in managing multiple social media accounts for a brand, preferably in the travel, lifestyle, or hospitality industry

Relevant tertiary qualification

An understanding of the luxury travel space and an appreciation for safari aesthetics

Skills required:

Canva

Adobe Suite

Basic video/reel editing

Excellent copywriting and communication skills

Project management tools such as Asana (or similar)

Familiar with OTAs + review platforms

Proficiency in scheduling tools like Later, Hootsuite, or Meta business suite

Confidence using social media tools such as, but not limited to Instagram Reels and TikTok-style video tools

Understanding of performance analytics and insights (Meta Insights, Google Analytics, etc.)

Other Requirements:

Valid driver'slLicense

Clear criminal record

(Please note this is a full-time remote position)

Company Description

80eight is a financial services company that is bridging the gap between traditional finance and DEFI, and digital assets. We broadening the payment landscape into a world were it is simple and instant.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Social Media Manager at 80eight. The Social Media Manager will be responsible for managing the company's social media marketing efforts, developing communication strategies, implementing social media optimization, creating engaging content, and writing for various platforms. Young at heart and ambitious to learn.

I DON'T WANT TO SEE YOUR CV, I WANT TO SEE YOUR POTFOLIO, SEND US A VIDEO OF WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU HAVE DONE.

Qualifications

• Social Media Marketing and Social Media Optimization (SMO) skills
• Strong communication skills
• Experience in developing content strategies
• Excellent writing abilities
• Knowledge of financial markets is a plus
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams
• intermediate knowledge about crypto:
• data analytics skills

We're Nifty Studio, a Creative Agency based in Paarl, South Africa, with a satellite branch in Swakopmund, Namibia. Our mission is to help brands tell their stories through visually captivating content.

Role Description

We're seeking a talented Social Media Manager for a full-time hybrid/remote role at Nifty Studio. In this position, you'll play a key role in planning, managing and researching social content and trends for clients across a wide variety of industries. You'll collaborate with our creative team to bring brands to life with striking visual content.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in all social media platforms.
• Fluency in the Google Office suite.
• Experience in working with a range of different services and products.
• Able to work independently and manage remote workflows effectively.
• Able to manage/track time effectively and work with strict deadlines.
• 3 years of experience in a Social Media Management Role.

Responsibilities

• Develop social media strategy for different clients
• Research relevant topics and trends
• Influencer sourcing and management
• Provide social media data analysis and metric reporting for clients
• Personal LinkedIn Account Management on behalf of clients.

Experience with paid ads (Meta, LinkedIn, and TikTok) is beneficial for this role.

Reel capture (behind-the-scenes content recording, etc.) is also beneficial.

If you're passionate about social media, we'd love to see what you can bring to our team at Nifty Studio

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Job Description

We are seeking a
Social Media Manager
on behalf of a client to oversee and execute marketing initiatives across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate will handle campaign setup, strategy, content creation, ad management and reporting while ensuring alignment with brand style and voice. This role involves both implementation (setting up accounts, running ads, creating posts) and strategy (optimizing campaigns, analyzing results and guiding growth).

The Social Media Manager will support marketing efforts for the company
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ine and potentially other business lines under the same ownership.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, manage, and optimize digital marketing campaigns across Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and LinkedIn Ads.
• Connect and configure analytics tools (Google Analytics, ad tracking, reporting dashboards).
• Create engaging ad creatives, including graphics, copywriting, and social media posts.
• Manage and publish content calendars for multiple platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, etc.).
• Monitor and report on campaign performance, ROI, and lead generation.
• Support lead outreach and engagement through social channels.
• Collaborate with management to refine messaging and brand consistency.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security standards (email lists, customer data, ad spend protection).
• Potential to scale from handling one product line to multiple businesses.

Must-Have Qualifica
tions

• Proven experience in social media management and digital marketing campaigns.
• Strong skills in Google Ads, Facebook Ads Manager, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, and Google Analytics.
• Proficiency in content creation: copywriting, graphic design (Canva, Adobe, or similar).
• Ability to analyze metrics and provide actionable data privacy, ad account management and budget accountability.
• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strategic mindset with ability to work independently and provide recommendations.

Ideal Can
didate

• A self-starter who can first execute campaigns and gradually take on strategy leadership.
• Flexible to grow with the business as marketing needs expand.
• Detail-oriented with a creative eye for design and messaging.
• Comfortable handling sensitive customer and marketing data under NDA.