102 Social Media Coordinator jobs in Cape Town

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.

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.

The Poetry Digital Marketing team is in search of a culture and brand fit Social Media Coordinator to join their team to take ownership of the day–to–day creation, implementation & rolling out of all relevant social media content & conversations across Facebook, Instagram & TikTok. The role will require the candidate to work effectively across multiple teams, including some external partners, to proactively & creatively deliver on monthly social media content plans that excite the Poetry community while achieving the relevant business objectives.

It's important that we find individuals who are a great fit for our business. The ideal candidate will be a team player, have a high attention to detail and enjoy working in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment. This is a fast-changing role with evolving expectations, and we are looking for someone who has a natural aptitude for social media and problem-solving capabilities to push the digital boundaries. We're looking for people who embody our values of Trust, Innovation & Passion and aren't afraid to challenge the status quo.

Key Duties

• Day-to-day curation & deployment of required social media content across (but not limited to) Facebook, Instagram + TikTok.
• Ideate & coordinate small scale digital content productions with the support of both internal & external teams in support of the brands’ low-fi & relatable content strategy.
• Compile monthly content calendars, alongside the broader brand & merchandise teams, to be executed across but not limited to Facebook, Instagram & TikTok.
• Conceptualize & brief all digital content requirements into the design studio in accordance with agreed lead times.
• Work closely with Community Managers & Customer Service to actively seek out and act on engagement opportunities within our online communities.
• Leverage & incentivize user generated content on our channels through the ideation & execution of competitions, giveaways or potential brand partnerships.
• Stay ahead of social media trends, seamlessly integrating emerging engagement tactics into content strategies.
• Deliver a monthly Social Media report, highlighting channel performance and key insights.

Knowledge, Experience & Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar position
• Matric and related tertiary education in digital content/marketing
• Ability to manage social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram & TikTok) is essential
• Experience with editing platforms such as CapCut, Canva & Adobe premier is advantageous.
• Domain knowledge in retail, online advertising and eCommerce with strong affinity to Fashion, interiors & the Poetry brand.

Competencies

• Goal oriented, self-motivated & reliable – must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Flexible and adaptable – must enjoy working in a fast-paced and at times challenging environment
• Ability to work and build relationships cross-functionally and with a wide range of individuals with different skill sets
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong sense of ownership & responsibility – track record of performance meeting targets & objectives
• ‘Can do’ positive attitude – eager to grow, learn and develop your skills
• Decisive, structured and organised, with a keen eye for detail
• Fast learner with a strong aptitude for systems
• Passionate about social media, digital content, eCommerce and retail.

Individual needs to be able to commute to shoot locations, stores & head office on a regular basis.

Please note: The Cape Union Mart Group is committed to transformation. Appointments and promotions will be made based on candidates who best meet the requirements for the position. Preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team, aligned to our Employment Equity plan.

AI Social Media Coordinator
We’re looking for a creative, trend-obsessed social media pro who lives online and knows how to turn ideas into viral content. You’ll run our social channels end-to-end creating, posting, engaging, and experimenting with AI tools as your sidekick. If you know the latest TikTok trend before it hits mainstream, can write captions that pop, and love blending creativity with data, we want you.

What you’ll do:

• Own and grow our social media presence (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, X)

• Use AI tools to create content, brainstorm ideas, and analyze results

• Spot trends and jump on them fast

• Engage with our community in real time

• Collaborate with the team to align social with brand goals

What we’re looking for:

• Proven social media management experience

• Sharp eye for trends and online culture

• Strong copywriting and storytelling skills

• Familiarity with US market and platform best practices

• Comfortable using AI tools (ChatGPT, Midjourney, etc.)

If you eat, sleep, and breathe social media, and love using AI to work smarter, let’s talk.

Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Full-Time | On-site

Are you a digitally savvy storyteller with a passion for engaging content and vibrant online communities? We’re on the lookout for a content creator and social media coordinator to join our dynamic communications team and help bring our brand stories to life.

What you’ll do:

• Plan, create, and schedule engaging social media content across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and TikTok.
• Craft compelling captions and generate creative ideas that align with brand goals.
• Produce basic visual content—graphics, reels, short videos—using tools like Canva, CapCut, Adobe Express, or InShot.
• Manage content calendars and use platforms like Meta Business Suite to schedule posts.
• Engage with our audience: respond to comments, messages, and mentions in a timely and professional manner.
• Track performance metrics and assist in compiling monthly analytics reports.
• Collaborate with designers and the broader brand team on campaigns, launches, and community-building initiatives.
• Stay on top of the latest trends in social media, bringing fresh ideas to grow and inspire our audience.

Ideal candidate:

• 1–3 years of experience in content creation or social media management.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with a good sense of tone and audience.
• Basic graphic design and video editing capabilities.
• Highly creative, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Willing to learn, adapt, and work collaboratively.

Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Full-Time | On-site

Are you a digitally savvy storyteller with a passion for engaging content and vibrant online communities? We’re on the lookout for a content creator and social media coordinator to join our dynamic communications team and help bring our brand stories to life.

What you’ll do:

• Plan, create, and schedule engaging social media content across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and TikTok.
• Craft compelling captions and generate creative ideas that align with brand goals.
• Produce basic visual content—graphics, reels, short videos—using tools like Canva, CapCut, Adobe Express, or InShot.
• Manage content calendars and use platforms like Meta Business Suite to schedule posts.
• Engage with our audience: respond to comments, messages, and mentions in a timely and professional manner.
• Track performance metrics and assist in compiling monthly analytics reports.
• Collaborate with designers and the broader brand team on campaigns, launches, and community-building initiatives.
• Stay on top of the latest trends in social media, bringing fresh ideas to grow and inspire our audience.

Ideal candidate:

• 1–3 years of experience in content creation or social media management.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with a good sense of tone and audience.
• Basic graphic design and video editing capabilities.
• Highly creative, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Willing to learn, adapt, and work collaboratively.