397 Social Media Content jobs in South Africa

You will be the hands-on day-to-day implementer and manager for both Fiber Tribe and Agency Acquisitions. This job will manage and schedule approximately 15 pieces of content per week across the two channels with the support of a full time video editor.

This includes but is not limited to:

• Writing the scripts to record for Reels

• Providing feedback on the video direction and quality of the videos. There is a video editor on the team who will edit and produce all of the video content.

• Posting all of the Reels on Instagram per week, approximately 7-10 Reels per week for Agency Acquisitions and 4-5 Reels for Fiber Tribe. This includes:

  • Create engaging thumbnails as needed

  • Add trending music if required

  • Proof the closed captions provided by the video editor

  • Write the caption to go with the Reels

• Scheduling all of the videos across all platforms (Instagram, YouTube Shorts, TikTok)

• Creating carousels and images in Canva (at least 4 per week, per brand)

• Creating folders for tracking inside Canva and develop naming conventions for ease of use

• Researching and posting hashtags

• Creating and sharing Instagram Stories daily

YouTube:

• Uploading the long form videos to YouTube

• Managing the channel and creating playlists

• Creating end cards and linking to other videos

• Managing thumbnail creation with with graphic designer

Managing the video editor:

• Provide direction for look and feel of videos

• Feedback on how to improve the video process

• Manage the flow of video content to and from the video editor

Content tracking:

• Create and update a tracking document for all content for social media

Community engagement

• Respond to comments and DM’s (or flag for response as needed)

• Engage on other social media content for more visibility

You are:

• Someone who loves making results happen and have a passion for growing brands online from scratch

• A person with a background in marketing and 3+ years of experience

• Keen to tackle new projects and looking for a long term commitment to a client

• Quick to learn and can project manage effectively

• An effective manager of other resources (video editor, other team members as needed)

• Someone who can take feedback, and give direction as needed

• Self driven and able to bring new insights and direction to the team

Considerations:

• This is not a cookie-cutter job. The team moves quickly and you need to be able to adapt to changes in plans in timelines

• This job is fast paced and requires you to be willing to turn around content production very quickly.

• You are someone who finds out how to get it done, even when you don't know how yet.

You will be the hands-on day-to-day implementer and manager for both Fiber Tribe and Agency Acquisitions. This job will manage and schedule approximately 15 pieces of content per week across the two channels with the support of a full time video editor. 

This includes but is not limited to: 

• Writing the scripts to record for Reels

• Providing feedback on the video direction and quality of the videos. There is a video editor on the team who will edit and produce all of the video content. 

• Posting all of the Reels on Instagram per week, approximately 7-10 Reels per week for Agency Acquisitions and 4-5 Reels for Fiber Tribe. This includes:

  • Create engaging thumbnails as needed 

  • Add trending music if required

  • Proof the closed captions provided by the video editor

  • Write the caption to go with the Reels

• Scheduling all of the videos across all platforms (Instagram, YouTube Shorts, TikTok) 

• Creating carousels and images in Canva (at least 4 per week, per brand)

• Creating folders for tracking inside Canva and develop naming conventions for ease of use

• Researching and posting hashtags 

• Creating and sharing Instagram Stories daily 

YouTube:

• Uploading the long form videos to YouTube 

• Managing the channel and creating playlists

• Creating end cards and linking to other videos

• Managing thumbnail creation with with graphic designer 

Managing the video editor:

• Provide direction for look and feel of videos

• Feedback on how to improve the video process

• Manage the flow of video content to and from the video editor 

Content tracking:

• Create and update a tracking document for all content for social media

Community engagement

• Respond to comments and DM’s (or flag for response as needed) 

• Engage on other social media content for more visibility 

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• We're Hiring: Junior Social Media Content Creator ? Location: On-site Type: Full-time
  
  

• We're Hiring: Junior Social Media Content Creator ? Location: On-site Type: Full-time
  
  

• Key Responsibilities
• Create, edit, and schedule content for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, and YouTube
• Assist in planning and executing social media calendars and campaigns
• Write clear, engaging, and on-brand copy for posts and captions
• Collaborate with designers, developers, and content teams to bring ideas to life
• Monitor engagement and respond to comments/messages in line with brand voice
• Track and report on social media performance metrics
• Stay on top of trends, platform updates, and best practices
• Contribute fresh content ideas and support influencer/partner collaborations
• What We’re Looking For
• 1+ year of experience in marketing, content creation, or social media (agency or in-house)
• Solid understanding of major social platforms and their best practices
• Basic design skills (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar)
• Strong writing and editing skills with attention to grammar and tone
• Interest in photography/videography and short-form video creation (e.g., Reels, TikTok)
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• A collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn
  
  

• Experience with scheduling tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer, Later, Meta Business Suite)
• Video editing skills (e.g., CapCut, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut)
• Familiarity with social media analytics
• Experience managing a brand or personal account with proven growth or engagement
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries Advertising Services

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Fundraising, Communications and Marketing

• Responsible to: Director of Fundraising & Communications
• Hours: Flexible
• Location: East London

We are seeking a creative and enthusiastic volunteer to help us craft engaging content for our social media platforms. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves storytelling, creating digital content, and wants to use their skills to support a meaningful cause.

This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in:

• Developing original content for platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
• Creating graphics, short videos, reels, stories, and written posts that align with our brand and messaging.
• Collaborating with teams across SCT, including SCT retail, to plan and execute content calendars and campaigns.
• Repurposing existing materials into social media-friendly formats.

We’re looking for someone with either professional or academic experience in content production for social media and online platforms. The role can be adapted to your skills and experience, and may include:

• Experience in content creation for social media (personal, academic, or professional).
• Proficiency with tools like Canva, Meta, CapCut, or similar.
• Photography and/or videography skills.
• Strong visual storytelling and writing skills.
• Passion for social impact and a good understanding of social media platforms.

What We Offer

• A chance to make a real difference through your creative work.
• Opportunities to build your portfolio and gain experience in charity communications.
• A reference or recommendation upon successful completion of the role.
• Flexible hours and a supportive, collaborative team environment.

If interested, please email , and someone will get back to you.

Social Media Content Creator – Video-First & Investment Content

Part-Time, Remote

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 professionals.

This role is with an international investment community that connects top startups with global investors.

We're looking for a creative and independent Social Media Content Creator who can produce engaging video-first content, share investment insights, and help grow our online presence across platforms.

Key Responsibilities

1. Video-First Content Creation: Edit and produce Reels, TikToks, and YouTube Shorts from interviews, educational content, and industry insights.
2. Investment News & Updates: Share portfolio updates, new deals, and industry highlights in an engaging and digestible format.
3. Expert Commentary (Optional): Act as a talking-head expert, breaking down angel investing concepts through short-form videos.
4. Trend Analysis & Adaptation: Stay on top of social media trends and adapt them to an investment-focused audience.
5. Copywriting & Storytelling: Craft compelling captions, hooks, and narratives that captivate and educate followers.
6. Graphic & Video Design: Use design tools to enhance video content and ensure a polished, professional look.

Requirements

1. Proven experience in social media content creation (Reels, TikToks, YouTube Shorts), ideally in Consumer Tech or IT sectors.
2. Strong understanding of social media platforms and their best practices.
3. Ability to analyze trends and tailor content to an investment-savvy audience.
4. Excellent copywriting and storytelling skills.
5. Proficiency in video editing and graphic design tools.
6. Fluent in English with strong writing and communication skills.
7. Self-Starter: Comfortable taking full ownership of content and social media strategy.

What We Offer

1. Work with a Global Investment Community: Gain direct exposure to top startups and investors.
2. Dynamic & Fast-Paced Environment: Be at the forefront of investment trends and startup innovation.
3. Flexible & Remote Work: Enjoy the freedom to work from anywhere.

At The Global Talent Co., we're passionate about connecting talent with opportunities that make an impact.

If you're a creative, independent, and trend-savvy content creator, we'd love to hear from you!

Are you a dynamic Social Media Content Creator with a passion for bringing brands to life on social media? If yes, we want you!

We are an exciting and ambitious social media agency specialising in the construction sector, and we are looking for an exceptional individual to join our team remotely at first, then joining us in our brand new office in Century City.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage and enhance the social media presence of a diverse client portfolio across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
2. Create compelling, audience-resonant content tailored to the construction industry.
3. Collaborate closely with clients to understand and meet their social media objectives.

1. At least 3 years of experience in social media content creation.
2. Proficient design skills to create visually appealing content.
3. A proven track record of producing impactful content that engages and grows the target audience.
4. Ability to work independently and remotely, with a proactive and creative approach.

Why Join Us?

1. Be part of a pioneering team in our upcoming Cape Town office.
2. Work in a niche market with high growth potential.
3. A competitive salary range of R15,000 - R25,000, commensurate with your experience.

If yes, we want you!

We are an exciting and ambitious social media agency specializing in the construction sector, looking for an exceptional individual to join our team remotely at first, then in our brand new office in Century City.

Social Media Content Creator - (Remote initially, then based in Century City, Cape Town)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage and enhance the social media presence of a diverse client portfolio across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
2. Create compelling, audience-resonant content tailored to the construction industry.
3. Collaborate closely with clients to understand and meet their social media objectives.

1. At least 3 years of experience in social media content creation.
2. Proficient design skills to create visually appealing content.
3. A proven track record of producing impactful content that engages and grows the target audience.
4. Ability to work independently and remotely, with a proactive and creative approach.

Why Join Us?

1. Be part of a pioneering team in our upcoming Cape Town office.
2. Work in a niche market with high growth potential.
3. A competitive salary range of R15,000 - R25,000, commensurate with your experience.

We’re on a mission to solve the world's biggest social and commercial challenges through the power of customer collaboration. Our leading-edge technology and world-class teams help some of the most iconic brands in the world (LEGO, Nestlé, L’Oréal, Samsung) by creating unique online communities that collaborate and provide real-time insights, ideas and content. These customer-led insights fuel new ideas for products, marketing campaigns, content creation and much, much more. As Bulbshare rapidly accelerates its growth, we are looking for an exceptional Social Media and Content Manager to join our team and contribute to our mission.

As Bulbshare’s Social Media and Content Manager you will support all content and marketing output with a focus on brand awareness, lead-gen, content distribution and user engagement. This will include everything from blog, report and webinar content to direct-mail marketing comms and in-app engagement. You will also lead on all social media content.

As Social Media and Content Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

Driving growth and engagement through compelling social media content and strategy :

You will enhance the brand and build strong online communities through our various social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, Quora and Reddit.

• Develop social media campaigns that help to achieve set marketing goals and KPIs
• Designing and implementing the organic social media strategy and content calendar to align with business goals with a tailored approach for each platform
• Generate, edit, publish and share engaging content daily
• Measure the success and impact of the organic growth and performance of all profiles based on key metrics
• Assist with the performance marketing side of the business (ad campaigns on different platforms)
• Monitor audience responses/comments/DMs on the platforms while working closely with the Customer Service Team
• Monitor the competition and its social media assets to ensure competitive growth
• Perform research on current benchmark trends and audience preferences across various social media platforms
• Identify opportunities to streamline, repurpose and interconnect existing content to maximize visibility, growth and engagement on social media.

You’ll come armed with the ideas, experience, knowledge and skills to supercharge our content distribution – ensuring we maximize eyeballs across all our content, from report downloads to webinar sign-ups to qualified sales leads via lead-gen social media ads. You’ll be laser focused on radically increasing our newsletter sign-ups, web sessions and interactions across all other touchpoints, managing a marketing budget in a cost-effective, efficient way, and using all the digital platforms at your disposal.

You will be responsible for creating external marketing content that will be used to engage both our existing and prospective clients. This will take the form of blog, video and report content.

Regular marketing comms :

You will assist in the creation, delivery and management of marketing comms such as newsletters, webinar mail-outs and other Bulbshare news and updates, using internal marketing systems such as HubSpot and MailChimp.

You will coordinate with the Content team to design and produce visual and video content for different platforms and channels. Skilled at, and with experience in, using Canva, CapCut, or Adobe Creative Suite (mainly Photoshop and Premiere Pro), you’re confident in creating engaging and high-quality design collateral.

Qualifications and technical skills required

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications or related field
• Knowledge and experience of digital marketing, content marketing and distribution
• Knowledge and experience of social media advertising
• Demonstrable hands on experience in content management
• Good understanding of social media KPIs, trends and content
• Ability to develop the right voice for each social media platform
• Excellent communication skills and command of English, both written and spoken
• Ability to plan ahead, multitask and drive solutions around related aspects of your role
• Excellent analytical problem solving skills
• Genuine curiosity and energy in your chosen field, we value self motivated individuals
• Commercially focused
• Ability to build relationships across departments, suppliers and clients

Be a part of an extremely fast growing technology scaleup transforming the way brands and organisations collaborate with their audience

• Values driven culture where we connect, collaborate & co-create
• 38 days holiday including statutory bank holidays
• Company sick pay
• Health cash plan provided by Health Shield in the UK
• Health insurance provided in the USA
• Enhanced family statutory pay
• Company pension in the UK
• Flexible hours to bring out the best in your performance
• Supported learning & development with 6 monthly reviews
• Quarterly fun days
• Dress for your diary & own your unique style
• Tech provided

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to (emailprotected) with the subject 'Social Media and Content Manager Application'.

• Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years experience in digital content creation, journalism, or social media management.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Proficiency with digital content tools and platforms.
• Working knowledge of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), analytics platforms, and ethical communication standards.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent time management, and the ability to thrive under deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• Plan, create, and publish engaging content across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and TikTok.
• Write feature articles, blog posts, and multimedia content that reflect the organisations brand identity and values.
• Conduct interviews with internal and external stakeholders to generate authentic, story-driven content.
• Monitor and analyse content performance using Google Analytics, social media insights, and dashboards, applying data-driven decisions to improve reach and engagement.
• Collaborate with design, PR, and marketing teams to ensure consistent messaging and aligned strategy.
• Stay current with the latest digital media, social media, and journalism trends to keep content relevant and impactful.