149 Social Media Management jobs in South Africa

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Community management: Manage each platform's community to drive engagement, answer queries, and address concerns.
2. Content creation: Educate and produce relevant content addressing community needs and concerns.
3. Content publishing: Conceptualize, create, and publish engaging content tailored to digital community needs.
4. Stakeholder stories: Manage and coordinate interviews with patients, donors, and other stakeholders.
5. Influencer partnerships: Assist in coordinating influencer brand collaborations and related activities.
6. Event coverage: Attend donor drives and stakeholder events to shoot content, under the guidance of the Social Media Manager and Head of Department.
7. Campaign support: Assist with rolling out local content for international social media campaigns.
8. Content writing: Manage and coordinate the creation of patient and donor content.
9. Additional activities: Assist with budgeting and other ad hoc tasks as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

1. A relevant 3-year National Diploma.
2. B degree qualification in Journalism, PR, or related fields is advantageous.
3. Minimum 2 years of community management experience, with strong writing skills, social media expertise, multitasking ability, and proficiency in videography and editing.
4. Data analytics skills are a plus.
5. Own car and valid driver’s license.
6. Willingness to travel nationally for content creation, training, and meetings.
7. Excellent communication, editing, and writing skills.
8. Project management skills.
9. Passion for community engagement and impactful work.

Note: Appointment will align with the organisation's Employment Equity Plan. Preference will be given to Coloured and African males, but applications from all designated groups are encouraged.

Salary range: R30,000 - R35,000 per month, with potential for market-related offers based on qualifications and experience.

Note: We ONLY accept online applications. No direct applications via WhatsApp or email.

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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

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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.

• Daily management of all social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, etc.)
• Content planning, creation briefing, and scheduling aligned to Relay Jeans campaigns
• Community management – moderating comments, DMs, and customer engagement
• Influencer campaign support and coordination
• Weekly performance tracking and insights reporting
• Collaboration with digital, marketing, and merchandise teams to align on strategy
  
  

• Degree or diploma in Marketing, Media, Communications, or a relevant field.
• 1–2 years’ experience in social media or community management.
• In-depth understanding of scheduling tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Meltwater, Meta Business Suite).
• Basic understanding of paid media strategy and performance metrics.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and in fast-paced environments.
• A genuine interest in fashion, youth culture, and digital innovation.
  
  

• Strong copywriting and storytelling skills tailored for digital platforms.
• Excellent communication and time-management skills.
• Meta Business Suite
• TikTok Business Manager
• Instagram Creator Tools
• Canva / Creative Briefing Platforms
• Excel / Google Sheets (for reporting)
• Monday.com / Project Management Tool
  
  

• Business Insight - applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives
• Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
• Customer Focus - understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers
• Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• Optimizes Work Processes - assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
• Tech Savvy - leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem solving, and support business growth
  
  

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