464 Social Media Coordinator jobs in South Africa

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

Adhesion City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Adhesion City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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We’re a small, creative agency based in Woodstock looking for a Social Media Coordinator to join our in-office team. This is a hands-on role for someone who lives and breathes social, enjoys fast-paced environments, and wants to grow in a collaborative, idea-driven space.

Job Spec:

• Assist in planning, scheduling, and publishing content across platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.)
• Work closely with designers, copywriters, and content teams to develop visually engaging, on-brand social media content
• Write compelling captions and post copy that align with brand tone and strategy
• Track and report on performance metrics, using insights to inform content direction
• Stay on top of social trends, tools, and platform updates, and recommend new opportunities.
• Support paid social campaign management and performance tracking when needed on Ads Manager.
• Assist in developing monthly content calendars for client review and feedback

Requirements:

• 1–2 years’ experience in a social media, content, or digital marketing role (agency experience preferred)
• Strong understanding of major social platforms and their nuances
• Excellent copywriting skills with a keen eye for detail and tone
• Proficiency with scheduling tools
• Confident in analysing basic performance data and preparing reports
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple accounts or deadlines
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Passion for digital marketing, content, and culture

Salary Bracket: R20 000 - R23 000. Depending on experience.

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• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Marketing and Advertising
• Industries Advertising Services and Marketing Services

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To ensure effective social media content and campaign strategy and production through the creation of digital content for a variety of communication channels, from conception to completion.

Job Objectives:

• Drive the conceptualisation and creation of digital content for social media channels and group websites through bringing all types of content ideas to life, from graphic design to photos, videos and multimedia content.
• Contribute forward-thinking content ideas that help amplify the group’s reputation among target audiences through experimenting with new formats, techniques and creative strategies.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify new stories, trends, and opportunities to create content and campaigns.
• Assist with managing project and campaign deliverables in order to meet expectations and ensure campaigns are on time and on budget.
• Create and manage a database of visual assets across all brands within the organisation.
• Assist with ad-hoc design projects, including PowerPoint presentations and materials development.
• Create and pitch effective campaign ideas needed to ladder up to the envisioned marketing pitch (the big idea) whilst ensuring integration with the broader marketing plan involving all other media channels.
• Develop content and campaign strategies that cut across major social media outlets (Facebook, Facebook Live, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest) and across digital formats.
• Design content for organic posts as well as paid formats ensuring up-to-date social media ad formats.
• Manage internal and external videographers/photographers/editors and internal graphical designers to plan and produce professional shot content.
• Capture video and photos at live events or stage ad-hoc shoots in the relevant environments as and when required and when the opportunity arises.
• Ensure that all content or language published to the group’s social media platforms adheres to group’s guidelines.

Education:

• Grade 12
• Bachelor’s Degree (Desirable)

Experience:

• 2-4 years professional experience.
• Experience in graphic design, photography, and image editing; Experience with PhotoShop and InDesign.

Knowledge:

• Digital and social media formats.
• Full MS Office suite.
• In-depth knowledge/experience with all major social media platforms and experience producing social-first content on one or more social media platforms.

Skills:

• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to understand group’s identity, core target audience and layer onto that own creativity and fresh content ideas.
• High level of organization.
• Leading and Deciding.
• Supporting and Cooperating.
• Interaction and Presenting.
• Analysing and Interpreting.
• Creating and Conceptualising.
• Organising and Executing.
• Adapting and Coping with Pressures.
• Enterprising and Performing.

Company Description
At #HelloYes Marketing, we are a globally recognised brand, a powerhouse of creativity, and a trailblazing agency at the intersection of digital and technology. We are on the lookout for exceptionally talented individuals who crave the opportunity to fuel their curiosity and thrive in an environment that champions innovation.

Role Summary
The Social Media Coordinator is responsible for planning, creating, and managing engaging content that builds brand awareness, drives traffic, and fosters a positive online community.

1. Content creation for the different platforms.
2. Copywriting is required for monthly content plans.
3. Understanding the different platforms such as Meta, LinkedIn, and X.
4. Keep up to date with what the new tools are on the platforms.
5. Research competitors and industry trends and implement it into the content.
6. Responsible for proofreading and proof checking all content before being distributed.
7. To come up with strategies, plan, manage and implement all social media activities and calendars.
8. To post the content on the different social media platforms.
9. Analytical skills to interpret results.
10. Attention to detail.
11. Budget management.

1. Proactively manage social media communities.
2. Respond appropriately to user comments and queries with the client’s approval and assistance.
3. Build FAQ sheets.
4. Manage escalation processes with the client.

1. Offer support to the clients, communicate with clients, and ensure client satisfaction.

1. Meet with clients monthly and present reports, calendars, and ideas on how to improve the performance of the platforms.
2. Ensure the accounts KPI’s are met.
3. Execute work in a timely manner; meet all deadlines whilst producing quality and accurate work.
4. Advice on the development of social media applications and running of promotions.
5. Stay abreast of current industry trends and technology, creating and updating quarterly reviews.
6. Research ideas and study successful competitor’s campaigns and report on these findings.

1. BA degree/qualification in social media.
2. Minimum three years’ experience in social media.
3. Previous Agency Experience is a must.
4. Copywriting skills.
5. Excellent written and grammatical skills.

1. Knowledge of Social Management tools.
2. Business Manager.

Get in touch!
If you are passionate and looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join the HelloYes Development team! Send the below to

1. Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for this role.
2. Include a 30-second Loom video introducing yourself and highlighting your passion for the applied position. This video will help us get to know you better and understand your enthusiasm for the role.

Sable International offers innovative global mobility solutions to international citizens. We create tailor-made solutions to meet the needs of our clients, including offshore investment property, studying abroad, sports recruitment and financial services.

We take pride in our high-performance culture, which is built on the foundation of our Purpose – Realising our Potential – and our four core values of Care, Solve, Grow, and Enjoy. Our company goal is not just a vision for the organisation, it also applies to our staff members. We are committed to supporting their growth and to ensuring they make a meaningful contribution during their time with us.

The staff in our Abuja, Cape Town, Durban, Grand Baie, Harare, Johannesburg, Kampala, London, Lagos, Lusaka, Melbourne, and Monte Estoril offices are passionate about their areas of expertise and take pride in helping our clients achieve their goals. As a result, we have an energised and fun company culture, something that sets us apart from other professional services firms.

Job Overview:

Are you a Social Media whizz and want to work as part of a high-performance, in-house advertising team? Our Cape Town Marketing department is looking to add a highly motivated and creative Social Media Coordinator to join us. We offer a dynamic environment in which you will be doing the organic content and paid Social Media ads for a variety of business units including offshore property, sports recruitment, studying abroad, financial services, and more.

This role involves the daily posting and management of both organic content and paid advertising on all our Social Media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, X) as well as the regular reporting and analysis of results. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in growing our lead generation capability via social media, developing engaging content, as well as community management.

• Have a degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Have proven experience as a Social Media Co-ordinator, Social Media Specialist, or similar role, preferably in an advertising agency environment, with a portfolio of past work as well as results.
• Have a strong understanding of the targeting capabilities as well as user behaviour across major Social Media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, TikTok.
• Have an excellent understanding of how to drive lead generation on Social Media channels and a deep understanding of various targeting techniques.
• Are comfortable developing in-depth content calendars for various types of businesses including Studying Abroad, Sports Recruitment, Property and Financial Services.
• Have good experience in Community Management and online Brand Reputation Crisis Management.
• Have an analytical mindset and are proficient in Meta Business Manager and GA4.
• Are proficient in content creation tools like Canva, Adobe Photoshop, or other graphic design software.
• Are familiar with Social Media scheduling tools such as Hootsuite, Buffer, or Sprout Social.
• Are deadline-driven and can multi-task across several campaigns at the same time.
• Are keen to develop yourself as the authority and expert in this field within an international company

Among other tasks, your main responsibilities will include:

• Planning, creating, and publishing engaging content across a variety of Social Media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, YouTube and TikTok.
• Developing Social Media calendars in collaboration with the marketing team to support campaigns, service launches, and promotions.
• Planning and implementing successful lead generation campaigns for our various business units across the social media channels.
• Monitoring Social Media channels for trends, opportunities, and audience engagement, responding to comments and messages in a timely manner.
• Analysing performances metrics and reporting on key insights.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders and decision makers.
• Maintaining a consistent brand voice as well as our Brand CI in all Social Media content.
• Staying updated on social media trends, best practices, and platform updates.

Sable International offers innovative global mobility solutions to international citizens. We create tailor-made solutions to meet the needs of our clients, including offshore investment property, studying abroad, sports recruitment and financial services.

We take pride in our high-performance culture, which is built on the foundation of our Purpose – Realising our Potential – and our four core values of Care, Solve, Grow, and Enjoy. Our company goal is not just a vision for the organisation, it also applies to our staff members. We are committed to supporting their growth and to ensuring they make a meaningful contribution during their time with us.

The staff in our Abuja, Cape Town, Durban, Grand Baie, Harare, Johannesburg, Kampala, London, Lagos, Lusaka, Melbourne, and Monte Estoril offices are passionate about their areas of expertise and take pride in helping our clients achieve their goals. As a result, we have an energised and fun company culture, something that sets us apart from other professional services firms.

Job Overview:

Are you a Social Media whizz and want to work as part of a high-performance, in-house advertising team? Our Cape Town Marketing department is looking to add a highly motivated and creative Social Media Coordinator to join us. We offer a dynamic environment in which you will be doing the organic content and paid Social Media ads for a variety of business units including offshore property, sports recruitment, studying abroad, financial services, and more.

This role involves the daily posting and management of both organic content and paid advertising on all our Social Media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, X) as well as the regular reporting and analysis of results. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in growing our lead generation capability via social media, developing engaging content, as well as community management.

• Have a degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Have proven experience as a Social Media Co-ordinator, Social Media Specialist, or similar role, preferably in an advertising agency environment, with a portfolio of past work as well as results.
• Have a strong understanding of the targeting capabilities as well as user behaviour across major Social Media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, TikTok.
• Have an excellent understanding of how to drive lead generation on Social Media channels and a deep understanding of various targeting techniques.
• Are comfortable developing in-depth content calendars for various types of businesses including Studying Abroad, Sports Recruitment, Property and Financial Services.
• Have good experience in Community Management and online Brand Reputation Crisis Management.
• Have an analytical mindset and are proficient in Meta Business Manager and GA4.
• Are proficient in content creation tools like Canva, Adobe Photoshop, or other graphic design software.
• Are familiar with Social Media scheduling tools such as Hootsuite, Buffer, or Sprout Social.
• Are deadline-driven and can multi-task across several campaigns at the same time.
• Are keen to develop yourself as the authority and expert in this field within an international company

Among other tasks, your main responsibilities will include:

• Planning, creating, and publishing engaging content across a variety of Social Media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, YouTube and TikTok.
• Developing Social Media calendars in collaboration with the marketing team to support campaigns, service launches, and promotions.
• Planning and implementing successful lead generation campaigns for our various business units across the social media channels.
• Monitoring Social Media channels for trends, opportunities, and audience engagement, responding to comments and messages in a timely manner.
• Analysing performances metrics and reporting on key insights.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders and decision makers.
• Maintaining a consistent brand voice as well as our Brand CI in all Social Media content.
• Staying updated on social media trends, best practices, and platform updates.

To ensure effective social media content and campaign strategy and production through the creation of digital content for a variety of communication channels, from conception to completion.

Job Objectives:

• Drive the conceptualisation and creation of digital content for social media channels and group websites through bringing all types of content ideas to life, from graphic design to photos, videos and multimedia content.
• Contribute forward-thinking content ideas that help amplify the group’s reputation among target audiences through experimenting with new formats, techniques and creative strategies.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify new stories, trends, and opportunities to create content and campaigns.
• Assist with managing project and campaign deliverables in order to meet expectations and ensure campaigns are on time and on budget.
• Create and manage a database of visual assets across all brands within the organisation.
• Assist with ad-hoc design projects, including PowerPoint presentations and materials development.
• Create and pitch effective campaign ideas needed to ladder up to the envisioned marketing pitch (the big idea) whilst ensuring integration with the broader marketing plan involving all other media channels.
• Develop content and campaign strategies that cut across major social media outlets (Facebook, Facebook Live, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest) and across digital formats.
• Design content for organic posts as well as paid formats ensuring up-to-date social media ad formats.
• Manage internal and external videographers/photographers/editors and internal graphical designers to plan and produce professional shot content.
• Capture video and photos at live events or stage ad-hoc shoots in the relevant environments as and when required and when the opportunity arises.
• Ensure that all content or language published to the group’s social media platforms adheres to group’s guidelines.

Education:

• Grade 12
• Bachelor’s Degree (Desirable)

Experience:

• 2-4 years professional experience.
• Experience in graphic design, photography, and image editing; Experience with PhotoShop and InDesign.

Knowledge:

• Digital and social media formats.
• Full MS Office suite.
• In-depth knowledge/experience with all major social media platforms and experience producing social-first content on one or more social media platforms.

Skills:

• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to understand group’s identity, core target audience and layer onto that own creativity and fresh content ideas.
• High level of organization.
• Leading and Deciding.
• Supporting and Cooperating.
• Interaction and Presenting.
• Analysing and Interpreting.
• Creating and Conceptualising.
• Organising and Executing.
• Adapting and Coping with Pressures.
• Enterprising and Performing.

Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.

We have an amazing opportunity for a Senior Social Media Coordinator to be based in Bryanston, Gauteng. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing our brand marketing strategies and creative campaigns. Will also responsible for creating and publishing content on all social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, LinkedIn to grow an audience, build brand awareness, and ultimately, boost sales.

With Hollywoodbets You Will

Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.

Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.

Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.

You Bring

• Copywriting experience
• Valid driver’s license Essential
• Overtime and weekend work
  
  

• Bachelor's degree/Diploma in Marketing or relevant
  
  

• Develop and execute marketing strategies and creative campaigns
• Attend relevant events for networking and business purposes
• Develop content ideas and write and curate content
• Research relevant industry experts, competitors, target audience and users
• Brainstorm new, creative approaches to influencer campaigns
• Keep abreast of emerging trends, technologies and social media platforms
• Liaising with the marketing team to create and coordinate marketing strategies that work across different channels
• Manage the team’s day to day workflows to ensure that work gets done.
• Manage team deadlines and report to HOD on status on tasks and projects for each team member.
• Set and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual goals and budgets
• Testing campaigns, analyzing key metrics, and identifying opportunities to increase campaign performance
• Monitor activity, analyze performance, identify areas of improvement, and recommend ways to increase social presence
• Must be willing to also work within the various digital marketing functions (email, SMS, Affiliate marketing, SEO, etc.). Willing to learn and broaden knowledge across the entire digital marketing scope
  
  

• Ensure team members are aware of key business campaigns, business updates and marketing campaigns.
• Ensure that the correct lines of communication is followed at all times and that timeous feedback is provided to support office when information is requested.
  
  

• Manage team member rosters/schedules and ensure workload is adequately assigned taking into account busy periods, events and departmental requirements.
• Ensure staff attendance and behavior is managed with the guidance from Social Media Manager
• Ensure all new take recruitment documentation is submitted timeously to the Human Resources department.
  
  

• Proven track record in social media management campaign strategies
• In depth knowledge of social media marketing industry
• Impeccable verbal and written communication skills
• Well organized with great time management skills
• Outstanding project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Networking aptitude
  
  

• Ability to manage influencer and brand ambassador campaigns from
• High sense of accountability towards work
• Campaign budget management
• Strong administration and time management skills
  
  

Are you a social media maven ready to craft engaging stories and create buzzworthy content? Do you thrive on connecting with audiences and driving brand engagement through innovative social media strategies?

If you're nodding yes, your next big opportunity awaits at Digital Shift!

Join us as a Social Media Coordinator, where you'll lead crucial initiatives to enhance our clients' online presence and amplify their marketing and sales efforts. In this key role, you’ll collaborate closely with our content and SEO teams to elevate our clients' brands, ensuring they capture the imagination of consumers.

Your creativity and tactical expertise will be instrumental in developing content that not only attracts new customers but also fosters loyalty among existing ones.

Step into a role at Digital Shift where your creativity and strategic acumen are vital to our mission of standing out in the digital marketplace.

1. Content Creation: Craft engaging social media posts that captivate our audience, highlighting services, promotions, and essential updates.
2. Promotional Strategy: Dynamically update and refresh monthly promotions to maintain relevant and compelling content.
3. Visual Storytelling: Source, edit, and create outstanding graphics that visually represent our brand and enhance our social media posts.
4. Profile Management: Optimize social media profiles across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Google Business Profiles to maximize engagement.
5. Data-Driven Insights: Monitor and analyze campaign performance to identify trends, refine strategies, and increase overall engagement.
6. Calendar Coordination: Develop and manage a comprehensive social media calendar, ensuring a consistent and impactful presence.

1. A positive attitude, detail-oriented, and customer-focused approach with excellent multitasking and organizational abilities.
2. 2-3+ years of experience in social media marketing or as a digital marketing specialist.
3. Proficient in consulting, writing, editing (photo/video/text), and communication.
4. Demonstrated experience with major social media platforms and familiarity with scheduling and analytics tools.
5. Comprehensive understanding of online marketing and major marketing channels.
6. Degree or diploma in Communications, Marketing, Business, Public Relations, Journalism, or English.

This position is full-time and remote, and it is important that you are motivated, self-driven, and can meet deadlines while being responsive and connected using project management and team tools. Full/partial MST time-zone workday overlap is preferred, but not required.

Since our founding in 2007, Digital Shift has embraced a distinct approach to digital marketing. We cut through the typical agency nonsense, focusing instead on result-driven teams and fostering strong relationships that drive success. Our team is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse voices are not only heard but are also integral to our success. We collaborate to empower home service businesses in Canada and the US by helping them turn online searchers into customers.

Embrace a career where your work drives real change, and your well-being is always a priority. At Digital Shift, you'll find a supportive community, dynamic challenges, and ample opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

Ready to make a real impact? Apply today and be a part of our growth story at Digital Shift!