2,552 Community Manager jobs in South Africa

Company Description

BBB Agency is a women-owned creative communications agency specializing in Production, Digital Marketing, and Events Management. Founded in South Africa, the agency is deeply connected to the vibrant and diverse cultures of the region, striving to bring authentic brand stories to life. With a unique understanding of the South African landscape, BBB Agency effectively connects businesses with their audiences. Trust BBB Agency to craft engaging and genuine narratives that resonate with your target market.

Role Description

We're looking for a dynamic Social Media Community Manager with mad rizz. They will lead the online presence for a brand in the ISP/FNO industry. The ideal candidate will create engaging content, manage campaigns, and build strong connections with our audience while driving measurable business results. This role is collaborative and requires an individual who puts the "T" in teamwork. We need someone who is standing on business Clock it

Responsibilities

• Manage the content calendar across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube and X.
• Create, post, and monitor engaging content that speaks to South African audiences.
• Run and optimize paid campaigns on Meta, LinkedIn, YouTube and TikTok.
• Track performance, analyze insights, and prepare monthly reports.
• Engage with our online community in a professional and brand-aligned way.
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Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Marketing, Media, Communications, or related field. (Advantage, but not a deal breaker)
• 2–3 years' proven experience as a Social Media Manager in South Africa. (Compulsary)
• Strong copywriting skills with a flair for local trends, culture, and languages.
• Proficiency in Meta Business Suite, and scheduling tools (Sprout Social/Buffer/Hootsuite/Loomly or Metricool.)
• Knowledge of paid media, analytics, and campaign reporting.
• Creative, proactive, and adaptable with excellent time management.
• A positive mindset is a BONUS

Skills

• Creativity
• Teamwork
• Clear communication skills
• Proactiveness
• Planning
• Solutions driven
• The right Vibes

Additional

• Experience or interest in the ISP/FNO industry is a plus
• Ubuntu and a smile is COMPULSARY
• Role to be filled by Monday 06th October 2025

To Apply:

Email your CV + Portfolio to OR whatsapp your CV + Portfolio to

Please submit by latest Monday 29th September 2025.

If you don't hear back from us by Friday 03 October 2025, please consider your application unsuccessful. (But never give up Keep knocking on those doors.)

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About One-eyed Jack

One-eyed Jack is South Africa's leading integrated communications agency specialising in entertainment, comedy, content creation, and large-scale live events. We manage high-profile properties such as the Savanna Comics' Choice Comedy Awards, the Content Creator Awards, AI Empowered, and bespoke campaigns for some of the country's most recognised brands.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Social Media Community Manager to own and execute social media strategy across One-eyed Jack's portfolio. This role requires 5–10 years of hands-on experience in social media management, with a proven ability to create content, engage communities, report on performance, and deliver campaigns.

This is an office-based role at the agency's HQ in Cape Town. In addition to managing our event pages, the Social Media Community Manager will also be expected to shoot and post behind-the-scenes (BTS) content of the One-eyed Jack team.

Key Responsibilities

Content Planning & Management

Develop content calendars for all event properties and agency channels.

Write, edit, and schedule posts across multiple platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, YouTube).

Ensure messaging is on-brand, aligned with campaign strategies, and approved by the Marketing Communications Manager.

Community Engagement

Monitor and engage with communities across all platforms, responding to queries, comments, and direct messages in line with brand tone.

Build and maintain positive relationships with audiences, influencers, and creators.

Proactively manage reputation and address issues swiftly.

Campaign Execution

Collaborate with the creative team to brief in and manage assets for social campaigns.

Work with content creators and influencers to align messaging and deliverables.

Support sponsor and partner integrations across social platforms.

Capture, edit, and publish BTS and office culture content featuring the One-eyed Jack team.

Analytics & Reporting

Track performance metrics, prepare reports, and provide insights for continuous improvement.

Ensure regular updates to the Marketing Communications Manager and directors on campaign performance.

On-Site Event Support

Attend the agency's events to manage social content in real-time.

Capture live moments, oversee event hashtags, and engage online audiences during events.

REQUIREMENTS

5–10 years' experience in social media community management, preferably in events, entertainment, or agency environments.

Strong understanding of all major social platforms and emerging trends.

Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

Experience managing multiple social accounts simultaneously.

Strong knowledge of content planning and scheduling tools (e.g. Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Later, Meta Business Suite).

Experience in reporting and analytics (e.g. Meta Insights, Google Analytics, Sprout Social reporting).

Comfortable shooting and editing short-form video content (Reels, TikToks, YouTube Shorts) using mobile-first tools.

Strong knowledge of basic skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects) advantageous.

Familiarity with CRM platforms (Mailchimp, HubSpot, or similar) beneficial.

Confident working under pressure and managing live social coverage at events.

Detail-oriented, highly organised, and self-motivated.

Professional, deadline-driven, and a strong communicator.

Beneficial Skills

Experience in photography and videography for digital-first campaigns.

Ability to edit quick-turnaround video content for live posting.

Knowledge of paid social advertising (Meta Ads Manager, TikTok Ads).

Understanding of influencer/creator collaborations and contracts.

Strong creative instincts with a keen eye for design and brand consistency.

What We Offer

The opportunity to lead social media across South Africa's most exciting cultural and entertainment events.

A dynamic, creative work environment within a highly respected agency.

Close collaboration with leading sponsors, media partners, and top-tier talent.

Social Media & Community Manager – Dream Drive

Location:
Jhb

Type:
Full-Time

Reports to:
Head of Brand / Founders

Start Date:
ASAP

About the Role

Dream Drive is looking for a
Social Media & Community Manager
who lives and breathes the internet. You're not just good at posting, you understand how communities grow, how content travels, and how brands behave in the wild. From daily posts to community replies, you'll help Dream Drive stay sharp, fast, and deeply connected to our audience of over followers.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the
  Dream Drive content calendar
  across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X (Twitter), and YouTube
• Collaborate with creatives to
  concept, brief, and track
  performance of content
• Be the
  voice of the brand
  across all platforms - witty, respectful, human
• Engage with our community
  : reply to comments, spot super fans, escalate issues
• Be a
  trend spotter
  : identify emerging formats, memes, creators, and content styles, and bring them into the mix
• Track what's working and report on insights to improve future content
• Think with a
  strategic mindset
• help shape the direction of our brand and build toward long-term community growth
• Assist in influencer engagement, creator outreach, and UGC cultivation

What You Bring

• Deep knowledge of social platforms, trends, tools, and algorithms
• You are a student of AI, constantly learning about it and how to build efficiencies at work.
• A digitally native mindset, you understand how culture moves online
• Sharp instincts for tone, timing, and visual language
• Strong organisational skills to keep content flowing and calendars tight
• Curiosity, creativity, and the courage to try new things
• Bonus: Experience with scheduling tools like Monday, performance dashboards, and content creation.

Why We Need You

Dream Drive is built on momentum, and nothing builds momentum like great content and an engaged community. We need someone who can keep us consistent, culturally relevant, and growing, someone who knows when to be cheeky, when to be smart, and when to be quiet. If you love cars, creativity, and being in the mix, this is your lane.

Why Join Dream Drive

• Work on a bold, fast-growing brand with serious creative ambition
• Be part of a company changing the way South Africans win their dream cars
• Work closely with the founders and creative team
• Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses
• Room to grow as the brand and platform scale

If you are interested please send over your CV through to and We look forward to hearing from you.

About One-eyed Jack

One-eyed Jack is South Africa’s leading integrated communications agency specialising in entertainment, comedy, content creation, and large-scale live events. We manage high-profile properties such as the Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards, the Content Creator Awards, AI Empowered, and bespoke campaigns for some of the country’s most recognised brands.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Social Media Community Manager to own and execute social media strategy across One-eyed Jack’s portfolio. This role requires 5–10 years of hands-on experience in social media management, with a proven ability to create content, engage communities, report on performance, and deliver campaigns.

This is an office-based role at the agency's HQ in Cape Town. In addition to managing our event pages, the Social Media Community Manager will also be expected to shoot and post behind-the-scenes (BTS) content of the One-eyed Jack team.

Key Responsibilities

• Content Planning & Management
• Develop content calendars for all event properties and agency channels.
• Write, edit, and schedule posts across multiple platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, YouTube).
• Ensure messaging is on-brand, aligned with campaign strategies, and approved by the Marketing Communications Manager.

Community Engagement

• Monitor and engage with communities across all platforms, responding to queries, comments, and direct messages in line with brand tone.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with audiences, influencers, and creators.
• Proactively manage reputation and address issues swiftly.

Campaign Execution

• Collaborate with the creative team to brief in and manage assets for social campaigns.
• Work with content creators and influencers to align messaging and deliverables.
• Support sponsor and partner integrations across social platforms.
• Capture, edit, and publish BTS and office culture content featuring the One-eyed Jack team.

Analytics & Reporting

• Track performance metrics, prepare reports, and provide insights for continuous improvement.
• Ensure regular updates to the Marketing Communications Manager and directors on campaign performance.

On-Site Event Support

• Attend the agency's events to manage social content in real-time.
• Capture live moments, oversee event hashtags, and engage online audiences during events.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5–10 years’ experience in social media community management, preferably in events, entertainment, or agency environments.
• Strong understanding of all major social platforms and emerging trends.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Experience managing multiple social accounts simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of content planning and scheduling tools (e.g. Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Later, Meta Business Suite).
• Experience in reporting and analytics (e.g. Meta Insights, Google Analytics, Sprout Social reporting).
• Comfortable shooting and editing short-form video content (Reels, TikToks, YouTube Shorts) using mobile-first tools.
• Strong knowledge of basic skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects) advantageous.
• Familiarity with CRM platforms (Mailchimp, HubSpot, or similar) beneficial.
• Confident working under pressure and managing live social coverage at events.
• Detail-oriented, highly organised, and self-motivated.
• Professional, deadline-driven, and a strong communicator.

Beneficial Skills

• Experience in photography and videography for digital-first campaigns.
• Ability to edit quick-turnaround video content for live posting.
• Knowledge of paid social advertising (Meta Ads Manager, TikTok Ads).
• Understanding of influencer/creator collaborations and contracts.
• Strong creative instincts with a keen eye for design and brand consistency.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to lead social media across South Africa’s most exciting cultural and entertainment events.
• A dynamic, creative work environment within a highly respected agency.
• Close collaboration with leading sponsors, media partners, and top-tier talent.

Are you an individual that is eager and looking for the next step in their career? If yes, then the Social Media Community Manager position may be suitable for you. Shift Pursuit is partnering with a respectful company in Johannesburg to find an eager-to-learn and quick-thinking individual.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• 4-6 years of experience in social media management, with specific expertise in Instagram and TikTok
• Proven track record in developing and executing social media campaigns with tangible results on these platforms
• Experience in video content creation and editing tools, including TikTok’s native tools and Instagram’s reels
• Strong understanding of platform-specific features (Instagram Stories, IGTV, TikTok trends) and audience engagement strategies

Key Performance Areas:

• Monitoring social media platforms and online discussions
• Collaborate with marketing and creative terms to plan content aligned with campaign goals and the brand’s voice
• Promote brand campaigns, new products, events, or services through community-driven tactics
• Track engagement, reach, impressions, sentiment, and follower growth using analytics tools
• Stay updated with South African social trends, memes, pop culture, and platform changes.

Ready to Apply?

If you meet the requirements, don’t miss out on this chance to advance your career. Apply online or send your CV to

Connect with us on LinkedIn for more details.

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Tagged as: Communications, Johannesburg, Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Community Manager

Social Media and Community ManagerFull-time (40hrs a week), Remote (Africa)About Us : At The Global Talent Co., we provide opportunities to work with leading innovative technology companies worldwide, offering stable employment, competitive compensation, career growth, and access to a community of 25k+ like-minded marketing professionals.You will be working with a dynamic, fast-growing content marketing agency based in San Francisco that specializes in creating compelling narratives for B2B technology companies.

This agency is at the forefront of helping top-tier tech firms tell their stories, producing high-impact content that drives engagement and strengthens brand authority.

The team is made up of passionate, creative professionals who are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of content marketing, consistently delivering measurable results.

With a strong focus on innovation and continuous growth, they offer an exciting opportunity for those eager to lead B2B storytelling in the tech space.Your JobAs a Social Media & Community Manager, you'll play a key role in growing and engaging our online audience.

You'll take ownership of our social media presence, developing strategies to expand our reach, build brand awareness, and foster a thriving community.

With the support of our video production and graphic design team, you'll create and repurpose content across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and other relevant platforms.What You'll DoDevelop and execute social media strategies to grow our audience and engagement.Manage and optimize our presence on Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn.Create compelling content (with the support of our production and design team) that aligns with our brand and resonates with our audience.Repurpose content from existing assets (e.g., podcast clips, blog posts, interviews) for various platforms.Build and engage with our community, responding to comments, messages, and fostering discussions.Analyze performance metrics and continuously refine strategies to improve growth and engagement.Research trends, competitors, and best practices to keep our social media presence ahead of the curve.Collaborate with internal teams to ensure brand consistency and alignment with company goals.What You Need3-5 years of experience managing social media and a proven experience record of growing online communities.A proven track record of growing social media pages (case studies or examples required).Expertise in Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn—understanding algorithms, trends, and best practices.A creator mindset—comfortable ideating and executing engaging content.Ability to analyze data and adjust strategies accordingly.Strong communication skills and a knack for storytelling.Bonus : Experience working in the B2B or startup ecosystem.The flexibility to work aligned to PST business hoursAt The Global Talent Co., our mission is to bridge the gap between leading global tech companies and amazing global talent.

We believe everyone deserves equal access to opportunities, regardless of the country they are born in.

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We are a dynamic and innovative digital marketing agency focused on delivering strategic and results-driven marketing solutions. Our expertise spans social media management, paid media, SEO, website UX / UI and email marketing. We are passionate about driving engagement, increasing conversions and enhancing brand presence through tailored and impactful digital strategies.

Who Are We Looking For?

A highly motivated and creative Social Media Manager to join our team. As a Social Media Manager at our agency, you will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive social media strategy to increase brand awareness engagement and drive growth for our clients.

What Will You Do?

• Social Media Strategy : Develop and implement an effective social media strategy that aligns with our client's brand goals and objectives, including creating a content calendar for client approval.
• Content Creation and Publishing : Create, curate, and publish engaging and visually appealing content, including text, images, videos and graphics, tailored to each platform.
• Platform Management : Manage and maintain all social media accounts, including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok.
• Content Consistency Management : Manage and ensure all content published across all digital channels is consistent.
• Community Engagement : Monitor social media channels, respond to comments and messages and engage with our audience to foster a sense of community.
• Campaign Management : Plan and execute social media campaigns, contests and promotions to increase brand visibility and drive traffic to our website.
• Ad Campaign Management : Run monthly advertising on various social media platforms.
• Analytics and Reporting : Analyse key social media metrics, track performance and provide monthly reports to measure the success of campaigns and strategies.
• Stay Updated : Stay updated with the latest social media trends, tools and best practices to continuously improve online presence.
• Collaboration : Collaborate with the internal team and client to ensure a cohesive brand message across all channels.

What Will You Need?

• Proven experience as a Social Media Manager or in a similar role
• Qualification in marketing, communications or related field

Overview

We are seeking a creative and strategic Social Media Manager who will work closely with senior marketing leadership to develop our social media strategy. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our social media presence aligns with our brand identity and business objectives. You will be responsible for creating, managing and scheduling posts, driving engagement to build meaningful connections with our audience.

• Content Scheduling and Management: Plan, create, and schedule social media posts, ensuring alignment with marketing campaigns, brand and tone of voice.
• Maintain consistency across all platforms, tailoring content to resonate with specific audiences.

• Platform Strategy: Manage how each platform supports different aspects of the brand and its audience.
• Help develop and execute a social media strategy that aligns with the firm's business priorities and goals.
• Implement policy and guidelines in collaboration with the marketing team to ensure effective participation in social media efforts firm wide.

• Campaign Tracking and Optimisation: Monitor and track social media campaigns to measure ROI and identify opportunities for optimisation.
• Use data insights to refine content strategy and maximize engagement and conversion rates.
• Help develop and run social listening.

• Proven experience as a Social Media Manager in a B2B environment with LinkedIn expertise including building communities.
• Proficiency in social media management tools.
• Strong understanding of the relative strengths and demographics of all key social media platforms, to optimise our reach and potential in accordance with marketing priorities.
• Sophisticated understanding of the evolving role of video in B2B social media.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to track, analyse, and interpret campaign performance data.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• A deep understanding of brand alignment and business objectives.
• Knowledge of emerging social media trends and tools.

Control Risks SA is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the company. Control Risks SA retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.