278 Media Strategy jobs in South Africa

A leading B2B marketing organization specializing in demand generation is looking for an experienced and strategic Senior Manager Media Strategy to join its growing global team. The company delivers data-driven, multi-channel campaigns designed to maximize performance and reach targeted B2B audiences. This role is central to shaping digital strategy, driving insights, and supporting business growth through intelligent, audience-led media planning.

This is a high-impact, cross-functional role – ideal for someone who thrives on translating complex data into clear strategic recommendations and is comfortable operating as both a leader and a hands-on contributor.

Your key job responsibilities as the Senior Manager Media Strategy in Johannesburg, South Africa will include:

• Lead and support a team of media planners and strategy managers, while also directly managing key client RFPs and strategic projects.
• Own the development and delivery of strategic media plans for global campaigns, drawing on market trends, audience data, and campaign performance insights.
• Act as a strategic partner to sales and client success teams – helping to shape proposals that align with client goals, and representing the media strategy function in pre-sale client meetings as a subject matter expert.
• Analyze market dynamics and campaign performance to guide ongoing strategy and identify future opportunities.
• Enrich proposals and reports with competitive intelligence, audience segmentation, and content recommendations to strengthen business cases.
• Work closely with operations leadership to enable the successful rollout and commercialization of new and existing products.

Requirements for this Senior Manager Media Strategy job in Johannesburg, South Africa :

• 5–7 years of experience in demand generation, digital strategy, or media planning, ideally within the B2B marketing space
• Strong understanding of the B2B landscape, including lead generation, content syndication, programmatic display, and integrated media campaigns
• Proven ability to manage multiple RFPs and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Highly analytical, with the ability to turn data and trends into actionable insights and strategic recommendations
• Strong storytelling skills, with the ability to clearly articulate marketing strategy and demonstrate value to stakeholders
• Experience working with a partner network is a plus
• Proficiency in tools such as StackAdapt, DV360, GA4, Bombora, Power BI, and Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
• Comfortable learning and adopting new platforms and technologies quickly
• Detail-oriented, logical, and highly organized
• A creative problem solver with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement
• Curious, competitive, and driven to stay ahead of marketing trends and industry developments
• A collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional, global environments

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior strategist looking to shape high-impact global campaigns and contribute to the growth of an ambitious marketing organization. Kindly send your CV through to for this exciting Senior Manager Media Strategy in Johannesburg, South Africa .

A leading B2B marketing organization specializing in demand generation is looking for an experienced and strategic Senior Manager Media Strategy to join its growing global team. The company delivers data-driven, multi-channel campaigns designed to maximize performance and reach targeted B2B audiences. This role is central to shaping digital strategy, driving insights, and supporting business growth through intelligent, audience-led media planning.

This is a high-impact, cross-functional role – ideal for someone who thrives on translating complex data into clear strategic recommendations and is comfortable operating as both a leader and a hands-on contributor.

Your key job responsibilities as the Senior Manager Media Strategy in Johannesburg, South Africa will include:

• Lead and support a team of media planners and strategy managers, while also directly managing key client RFPs and strategic projects.
• Own the development and delivery of strategic media plans for global campaigns, drawing on market trends, audience data, and campaign performance insights.
• Act as a strategic partner to sales and client success teams – helping to shape proposals that align with client goals, and representing the media strategy function in pre-sale client meetings as a subject matter expert.
• Analyze market dynamics and campaign performance to guide ongoing strategy and identify future opportunities.
• Enrich proposals and reports with competitive intelligence, audience segmentation, and content recommendations to strengthen business cases.
• Work closely with operations leadership to enable the successful rollout and commercialization of new and existing products.

Requirements for this Senior Manager Media Strategy job in Johannesburg, South Africa :

• 5–7 years of experience in demand generation, digital strategy, or media planning, ideally within the B2B marketing space
• Strong understanding of the B2B landscape, including lead generation, content syndication, programmatic display, and integrated media campaigns
• Proven ability to manage multiple RFPs and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Highly analytical, with the ability to turn data and trends into actionable insights and strategic recommendations
• Strong storytelling skills, with the ability to clearly articulate marketing strategy and demonstrate value to stakeholders
• Experience working with a partner network is a plus
• Proficiency in tools such as StackAdapt, DV360, GA4, Bombora, Power BI, and Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
• Comfortable learning and adopting new platforms and technologies quickly
• Detail-oriented, logical, and highly organized
• A creative problem solver with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement
• Curious, competitive, and driven to stay ahead of marketing trends and industry developments
• A collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional, global environments

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior strategist looking to shape high-impact global campaigns and contribute to the growth of an ambitious marketing organization. Kindly send your CV through to for this exciting Senior Manager Media Strategy in Johannesburg, South Africa .

Highbury Media T/A Habari Media is a media powerhouse, whose world-class titles connect brands to targeted audiences. We're hiring a social media/digital intern, seeking to gain workplace experience, more importantly, who has a genuine passion for all things digital. 

Key duties :

• Brainstorming creative concepts.
• Offering creative insight on how we can better our platforms and keep up to date with trends.
• Assisting with the planning and creation of compelling content across our social media channels. 
• Being reasonably proficient when it comes to spelling, grammar and caption creation.
• Being willing to research market trends.
• Being willing to take initiative and investigate best marketing practices (paid posts, sponsored posts, collaborations, competitions etc).
• Spending time researching creative ways to make posts more visually appealing: Apps, Canva, etc.
• Being willing to learn how to schedule content in advance and adhere to an editorial schedule outlined by the digital editor/lead content creator.
• Collaborating with the team 

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of major social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Creative mindset with an ability to conceptualise engaging content ideas.
• Basic understanding of social media analytics
• Familiarity with social media scheduling tools is a plus.

What's in it for you?

• A fantastic opportunity to grow and learn in a supportive environment.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals.
• A fun, dynamic team and company culture.

Join to apply for the Social Media Coordinator role at ExecutivePlacements.com - The JOB Portal

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Social Media Coordinator role at ExecutivePlacements.com - The JOB Portal

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

POSITION INFO:

Are you passionate about

• What You’ll Be Doing:
• Creating, scheduling, and posting content for Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
• Writing engaging, fashion-savvy captions and brand-aligned messaging
• Designing and laying out visually compelling social posts and video content
• Planning and reporting on content performance using scheduling and analytics tools
• Supporting campaign ideas, visual direction, and weekly content calendars
• What We’re Looking For:
• A genuine passion for fashion and a strong sense of style
• Proven ability to copywrite for social media in a relatable, on-brand voice
• Skilled in using tools like Canva, CapCut, Adobe Creative Suite or similar
• Confident with Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok scheduling and insights
• A creative eye with attention to design detail and visual trends
• Ability to manage content deadlines and collaborate as part of a small, dynamic team
  
  

• What You’ll Be Doing:
• Creating, scheduling, and posting content for Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
• Writing engaging, fashion-savvy captions and brand-aligned messaging
• Designing and laying out visually compelling social posts and video content
• Planning and reporting on content performance using scheduling and analytics tools
• Supporting campaign ideas, visual direction, and weekly content calendars
• What We’re Looking For:
• A genuine passion for fashion and a strong sense of style
• Proven ability to copywrite for social media in a relatable, on-brand voice
• Skilled in using tools like Canva, CapCut, Adobe Creative Suite or similar
• Confident with Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok scheduling and insights
• A creative eye with attention to design detail and visual trends
• Ability to manage content deadlines and collaborate as part of a small, dynamic team
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Contract

• Job function Marketing and Sales
• Industries Advertising Services

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at ExecutivePlacements.com - The JOB Portal by 2x

Get notified about new Social Media Coordinator jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa .

City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 2 hours ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 week ago

City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 10 hours ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 3 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa $1,200.00-$,800.00 5 days ago

City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 2 weeks ago

City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 day ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 day ago

Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa ZAR20,000.00-ZAR20,000.00 1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 month ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 4 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 2 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 2 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 2 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 2 days ago

Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa 5 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 5 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 4 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 month ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 2 days ago

Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa 2 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 2 days ago

Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa 1 day ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1,500.00- 1,500.00 1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1,500.00- 1,500.00 2 months ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 8 months ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1,000.00- 2,000.00 1 week ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

Job category: Media and Information

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market-related

EE position: No

This role is responsible for the execution of strategy and inputting into the development of top class organic social media, to ensure Woolworths remains a leading brand on social media. This includes the sourcing, planning, scheduling and reporting on social channels including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and more. This role is particularly focused on organic social media, yet may be expected to assist across the communications team if required.

• Ensure Woolworths social media reflects the Values of our business including Customer First, Quality, Inspiration, In Touch, Responsibility, Integrity and Collaboration.
• Manage and lead team of two Social Media Consultants to achieve excellent outcomes.
• Maintaining creativity and thought leadership in the Communications Team and Woolworths business as a whole.
• Assisting in developing social media content and community strategies that foster community spirit and engaging dialogue in line with the Woolworths Brand Values.
• Assisting with the production of various content types and advertising material across social platforms.
• Ensuring all social content developed is appropriate, relevant and effectively meets strategy, trade, online and campaign requirements.
• Maintaining effective social and digital media journeys, allowing for the prompt and accurate dissemination of information and to customers on social media.
• Keeping abreast of local and international social content trends, including pop culture references and customer interests, to benchmark Woolworths to a global standard.
• Connect with brand and creative teams to ensure social content is available and in line with the strategy.
• Execute and evolve best practices for social media.
• Knowledge of measurement tagging, reporting and analytics, messaging, branding, creative and content, backend technical and database considerations.
• Track and analyse content metrics and tie budget, plans and programs to the achievement of agreed upon KPIs
• Strengthen and grow the social media pages and protect the Woolies reputation
• Compile and supply weekly and monthly reports as required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with a firm understanding of Social Media Marketing and Communications practices.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
• People management and capable of leading by example.
• Ability to deal with stress.
• Balanced creative and analytical thinking style.
• Ability to make effective, agile decisions.
• Energy and resilience.
• Knowledge of content channel strategy, marketing metrics, CRM, acquisition databases, search, web technologies, social analytical tools.
• Keen understanding of content optimization through consistent tone, visual and brand guidelines, and key messaging.
• Experience effectively collaborating across multiple teams, business units and managing agencies.
• Results oriented.
• Ability to influence and persuade key stakeholders.
• Plays a leading and supporting role in implementing initiatives at team level.
• Self-motivated with the ability to challenge the status quo and inspire others.

As a Social Media Responder , your primary role is to engage with fans and followers on behalf of high-profile social media influencers across various online platforms. You will be responsible for responding to incoming messages in a way that maintains the influencer’s voice, fosters meaningful interactions, and enhances fan engagement. This role requires strong adaptability, quick thinking, and excellent written communication skills to ensure authentic and engaging conversations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Fan Engagement & Message Management

Respond to direct messages, comments, and interactions across multiple social media platforms.

Ensure that responses are timely, engaging, and align with the influencer’s persona.

Maintain a high volume of daily interactions while ensuring personalized and meaningful conversations.

2. Authentic User Interaction

Engage with fans across a wide range of topics, tailoring responses to individual interests.

Keep conversations engaging and natural to build strong fan connections.

Uphold the influencer’s brand voice while ensuring positive and professional interactions.

3. Relationship Building & Community Growth

Foster and sustain ongoing relationships with followers through consistent engagement.

Encourage repeat interactions by making fans feel valued and heard.

Help strengthen the influencer’s community and increase fan loyalty.

4. Performance Metrics & Quotas

Meet or exceed daily messaging targets to maintain consistent engagement levels.

Example : If the goal is 320 messages per 8-hour shift, aim for an average of 40 messages per hour.

Ensure efficiency in handling high message volumes while maintaining high-quality interactions.

Qualifications & Skills

High energy, enthusiasm, and a passion for online engagement.

Ability to quickly adapt to different conversation styles and tones.

Strong understanding of English slang, colloquialisms, and internet culture.

English language proficiency at B2-C2 level.

Typing speed of at least 60 words per minute.

Ability to work independently while following brand guidelines.

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Social Media Coordinator to manage and grow our online presence across various platforms.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing engaging content, fostering community interaction, and aligning social media strategies with broader marketing goals.

Strong design and marketing skills are highly valued, as they enhance the ability to create visually compelling content and execute campaigns that drive brand awareness, engagement., and ultimately lead generation.Candidates with a background in design and marketing bring a unique advantage to this role.

Design skills enable the creation of visually appealing and brand-consistent content that captures attention and drives engagement.

Marketing expertise ensures that social media efforts are strategic, data-driven, and aligned with broader business goals—maximizing impact and ROI.What you'll do : Develop, schedule, and publish content across all social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, TikTok).Monitor social media channels for trends, feedback, and engagement opportunities.Collaborate with the marketing team to align social media strategies with overall brand and campaign objectives.Create and edit visual content using design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).Analyse performance metrics and prepare regular reports to optimize content and strategy.Engage with followers, respond to comments / messages, and manage community interactions.Your expertise : Function-related experience is 3 yearsGraphic designExperience with paid social media advertising.Basic video editing skills.Knowledge of SEO and content marketing principles.Essential Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, design, or a related fieldOther Information : Permanent positionLocation : Johannesburg

Social Media Coordinator • Johannesburg, Gauteng

Who we are: At VEXA, we're revolutionizing the world of creators with a mission to empower selected creators through professional, individual, and result-driven strategies.

Our core values of absolute ownership, urgent intensity, team first, and being results-driven fuel our rapid growth to a Top 25 agency in the world.

We're on an incredibly fast trajectory, creating immense opportunities for those who thrive in a high-paced, high-reward environment.

If you are ready to professionalize the world of creators with your marketing experience to have a significant impact and reap the rewards of your hard work, IQONIC is your launchpad.

Job Overview: We're seeking a dynamic Social Media Manager who combines marketing experience with our creator-management expertise.

This role demands a team player who can follow and elevate our proven strategies, optimize funnels, and manage client relationships with top-tier quality standards.

What you'll do exactly:

1. Be a Social Media Visionary: Develop and implement a cutting-edge social media strategy based on your experience, the clients' interests and skillset, as well as our proven systems.
2. Craft Irresistible Content: Create unique ideas that stand out compared to the average creator in terms of concept, visuals, and authenticity. We aim to develop personal brands.
3. Data-Driven Creative Optimization: Analyze and optimize your clients' videos and accounts consistently to improve performance, conversion, results, and community engagement.
4. Build Client Partnerships: Communicate closely with clients to ensure alignment with our vision and quality standards. Train them and help balance their private lives with our strategies.
5. Expand Without Limits: Stay ahead of market trends and seek new opportunities to grow creator brands, including exploring new platforms, paid advertising, and innovative ideas.

Essential Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a digital marketer
• Proven track record of success on social media
• Business-fluent English skills

Critical Attributes:

• Results-Driven: Obsessed with success and continuously seeking to improve performance.
• System-Oriented: Prefer working within systems and improving them incrementally.
• Client-Focused: Understands client urgency and responds promptly and effectively.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in copywriting
• Experience in video editing
• Experience in media buying

Applications are invited for the Social Media Liaison position to be based in East of South Africa.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

A customer-focused position to support our online presence across social media platforms. This role is ideal for someone with strong communication skills, a customer-first mindset, and the ability to effectively escalate issues and manage customer expectations. This person will ensure our customers feel heard, informed, and valued.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor and respond to customer queries, comments, and complaints on all social media channels (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, Google, etc.) and local What's app groups in a timely and professional manner
• Escalate technical issues, service disruptions, or complaints to the relevant internal teams and follow through to resolution
• Assist in the scheduling of engaging content to support campaigns, product launches, and service updates
• Maintain a consistent brand voice across all platforms
• Track and report on social media engagement and customer sentiment
• Support broader marketing or communications initiatives as needed
• Stay up to date with platform updates, social media trends, and best practices

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with fluency in English and local languages.
  
• Must be customer-centric with the ability to remain calm and professional, even under pressure.
  
• Must have a keen interest in social media in general, and an understanding of how the different systems operate.
  
• Basic understanding of major social media platforms and how they are used for customer engagement.
  
• Proficient in basic computer skills and social media management tools (e.g. Meta Business Suite or similar platforms).
  
• Previous experience in customer service or community management is an advantage.
  
• Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple conversations simultaneously.
  
• Responsible and reliable with good time management.
  
• Team player who takes initiative and shows a willingness to assist others.
  
• Must be willing to work shifts, including evenings and weekends.
  

Education Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12) or similar.
  
• Short courses or certification in social media and communications management, digital marketing, or customer service will be advantageous.
  

PLEASE NOTE:

• Preference will be given to Previously Disadvantaged Individual candidates in line with Herotel’s Employment Equity Plan.
• Submission of your CV provides Herotel with your express consent for us to process your personal information contained therein, for purposes of processing your application. Please refer to our Privacy Policy on our website for further information on how we process personal information.
• Kindly note that should you not receive feedback from us within 4 weeks of applying, you should consider yourself unsuccessful for the role.