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Business Segment: Business & Commercial Banking

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, Baker Street 30

Job Description: To develop, drive and implement comprehensive social media strategies across multiple platforms to protect, drive brand awareness, engagement, conversions and continuous improvement of Social Media Brand reputation and operational practices in alignment with the bank's goals and objectives. To manage online reputational risk on social media platforms and joint accountability with Brand and Marketing teams in managing overall sentiment rating in comparison to competitors.

Type of Qualification: Business Commerce, Marketing Degree

Field of Study: Marketing

Brand & Marketing: 5-7 years experience. Proven track record of work experience within a Social Media service/Community Management environment or related Brand and Reputation Management, social media, Marketing/Communication related experience. Experience in managing a team of social moderators/community managers. Strong business/product knowledge and sufficient expertise to command respect and credibility with senior stakeholders. Strong analytics and portfolio management experience.

HyperionDev is one of the largest providers of accelerated tech education in EMEA and one of the oldest providers of 'coding bootcamps' in the world. We work with top universities such as Imperial College London, The London School of Economics, The University of Edinburgh, and Stellenbosch University to deliver structured technical courses and bootcamps that accelerate people into fulfilling tech careers. We have been recognised as one of the top education technology scaleups in the world and gained the financial backing of Meta (previously Facebook) which recognised us as the most socially impactful startup operating in Africa, where we initially started our work.

We are dedicated to closing the global tech skills gap and we achieve this by integrating tech education with human mentorship and expert code review powered by a workforce in Southern Africa, which lowers the cost of an accessible education in technology. This model has been successful, allowing us to reach millions of learners a year from over 60 countries. We have also partnered with government bodies such as the UK's Department for Education who provide scholarships for students to study on our bootcamps and gain employment at companies such as AstraZeneca and the United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS).

We're backed by nearly 2000 investors, having raised the largest crowdfunding round of funding for an edtech company in history. As a primarily bootstrapped, profitable, and scale up tech business join us as we play our part in making the world a more stable, safer, and fair place.

As a Social Media Associate at HyperionDev, you will lead our social media initiatives, enhancing engagement and expanding our brand presence across key platforms to support the company's growth and educational objectives. This role combines strategic planning, content creation, and community engagement to effectively shape HyperionDev's public narrative and strengthen our position in the competitive tech education market. Your contributions will be crucial in driving our brand perception and fostering meaningful interactions with our audience.

• Content Creation and Management:
• Develop, curate, and manage all published content (images, video, written) across various social media platforms.
• Maintain a consistent voice and brand tone adapted to each specific social media channel.
• Plan and execute a comprehensive social media strategy to increase brand awareness, engagement, and traffic across Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and other relevant platforms.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and product development teams to align social media campaigns with business goals.
• Engagement and Community Management:
• Monitor, listen, and respond to users in a "Social" way while cultivating leads and sales.
• Engage in social media presence creation on new and emerging social media platforms.
• Analytics and Reporting:
• Measure the success of every social media campaign, analyze the effectiveness of campaigns and translate anecdotal or qualitative data into recommendations and plans for revising the social media campaigns.
• Report insights gained from social media monitoring to the Marketing team and company management, informing them of shifts in the social landscape.
• Advertising:
• Design, create, and manage promotions and social ad campaigns, being sure to integrate with the company’s overall marketing campaign plan and channels.
• Manage efforts in building online reviews and reputation, and monitor online reviews and respond to each review timely and with respect.
• Compliance and Brand Integrity:
• Ensure that all social media posts, replies, and actions are compliant with the social media platform’s guidelines and policies.
• Uphold the company's brand integrity across all social media interactions.
• Collaboration and Coordination:
• Work with other departments to develop social media timelines coinciding with new product releases, ad campaigns, or other brand messages.
• Coordinate with the marketing team to ensure consistency in messaging across various marketing initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in social media marketing, with 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in social media analytics tools and platforms, such as Facebook Insights, Twitter Analytics, and LinkedIn Analytics.
• Strong understanding of social media algorithms, trends, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively cross-functionally and influence stakeholders.
• Proven track record in designing and executing successful paid advertising campaigns across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter, including budget management and conversion tracking.

• A Post Grad degree in Digital Marketing, Communications, Media Studies, or a closely related field can provide a deeper understanding of advanced marketing theories and applications.
• Certifications from reputable organisations in social media strategy and digital marketing, such as the Google Analytics Certification, Hootsuite Social Marketing Certification, or Facebook Blueprint Certification, demonstrating advanced knowledge and a commitment to professional development.
• Skills in graphic design, video editing, and content management systems. Proficiency in tools like Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro), Canva, or similar software would be advantageous for creating engaging multimedia content.

Hybrid work : We are a hybrid work organisation offering flexibility on your schedule. Remote working options are available for candidates not in proximity of a HyperionDev Campus

Learn new tech skills: We offer our employees the opportunity to enrol part-time in our Coding Bootcamps.

Join the heart of tech in Africa, Europe and the US: You'll work with the best of the best and rub shoulders with the world leaders in edtech, developer education, and developer assessments. Join one of the most ambitious and highest performing tech companies in the space, with a management team that draws their former experience from top tech companies.

Life-changing work: Solve real problems that make education and tech careers accessible to those who need it most: you're allowed to brag about it.

We're a people-forward company with a purpose that underlines everything we do. We're obsessed with the potential in people and challenge them to do their best work. We embrace a culture of growth and learning to deliver on our vision and ours is a relentless quest for improvement.

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About Us

HyperionDev is one of the largest providers of accelerated tech education in EMEA and one of the oldest providers of 'coding bootcamps' in the world. We work with top universities such as Imperial College London, The London School of Economics, The University of Edinburgh, and Stellenbosch University to deliver structured technical courses and bootcamps that accelerate people into fulfilling tech careers. We have been recognised as one of the top education technology scaleups in the world and gained the financial backing of Meta (previously Facebook) which recognised us as the most socially impactful startup operating in Africa, where we initially started our work.

About Us

HyperionDev is one of the largest providers of accelerated tech education in EMEA and one of the oldest providers of 'coding bootcamps' in the world. We work with top universities such as Imperial College London, The London School of Economics, The University of Edinburgh, and Stellenbosch University to deliver structured technical courses and bootcamps that accelerate people into fulfilling tech careers. We have been recognised as one of the top education technology scaleups in the world and gained the financial backing of Meta (previously Facebook) which recognised us as the most socially impactful startup operating in Africa, where we initially started our work.

We are dedicated to closing the global tech skills gap and we achieve this by integrating tech education with human mentorship and expert code review powered by a workforce in Southern Africa, which lowers the cost of an accessible education in technology. This model has been successful, allowing us to reach millions of learners a year from over 60 countries. We have also partnered with government bodies such as the UK's Department for Education who provide scholarships for students to study on our bootcamps and gain employment at companies such as AstraZeneca and the United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS).

We're backed by nearly 2000 investors, having raised the largest crowdfunding round of funding for an edtech company in history. As a primarily bootstrapped, profitable, and scale up tech business join us as we play our part in making the world a more stable, safer, and fair place.

About The Role

As a Social Media Associate at HyperionDev, you will lead our social media initiatives, enhancing engagement and expanding our brand presence across key platforms to support the company's growth and educational objectives. This role combines strategic planning, content creation, and community engagement to effectively shape HyperionDev's public narrative and strengthen our position in the competitive tech education market. Your contributions will be crucial in driving our brand perception and fostering meaningful interactions with our audience.

Responsibilities

• Content Creation and Management:
• Develop, curate, and manage all published content (images, video, written) across various social media platforms.
• Maintain a consistent voice and brand tone adapted to each specific social media channel.
• Social Media Strategy:
• Plan and execute a comprehensive social media strategy to increase brand awareness, engagement, and traffic across Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and other relevant platforms.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and product development teams to align social media campaigns with business goals.
• Engagement and Community Management:
• Monitor, listen, and respond to users in a "Social" way while cultivating leads and sales.
• Engage in social media presence creation on new and emerging social media platforms.
• Analytics and Reporting:
• Measure the success of every social media campaign, analyze the effectiveness of campaigns and translate anecdotal or qualitative data into recommendations and plans for revising the social media campaigns.
• Report insights gained from social media monitoring to the Marketing team and company management, informing them of shifts in the social landscape.
• Advertising:
• Design, create, and manage promotions and social ad campaigns, being sure to integrate with the company's overall marketing campaign plan and channels.
• Manage efforts in building online reviews and reputation, and monitor online reviews and respond to each review timely and with respect.
• Compliance and Brand Integrity:
• Ensure that all social media posts, replies, and actions are compliant with the social media platform's guidelines and policies.
• Uphold the company's brand integrity across all social media interactions.
• Collaboration and Coordination:
• Work with other departments to develop social media timelines coinciding with new product releases, ad campaigns, or other brand messages.
• Coordinate with the marketing team to ensure consistency in messaging across various marketing initiatives.
  

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in social media marketing, with 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in social media analytics tools and platforms, such as Facebook Insights, Twitter Analytics, and LinkedIn Analytics.
• Strong understanding of social media algorithms, trends, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively cross-functionally and influence stakeholders.
• Proven track record in designing and executing successful paid advertising campaigns across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter, including budget management and conversion tracking.
  
  

• A Post Grad degree in Digital Marketing, Communications, Media Studies, or a closely related field can provide a deeper understanding of advanced marketing theories and applications.
• Certifications from reputable organisations in social media strategy and digital marketing, such as the Google Analytics Certification, Hootsuite Social Marketing Certification, or Facebook Blueprint Certification, demonstrating advanced knowledge and a commitment to professional development.
• Skills in graphic design, video editing, and content management systems. Proficiency in tools like Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro), Canva, or similar software would be advantageous for creating engaging multimedia content.
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Part-time

• Job function Marketing and Sales
• Industries E-Learning Providers

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• Build and manage paid social media campaigns on Meta (Facebook, Instagram) and LinkedIn
• Research and define targeting segments, audience testing, and bid strategies
• Write compelling ad copy and collaborate with designers to create high-performing visuals
• Set up, QA, and optimise campaigns for reach, engagement, CTR, and conversions
• Produce monthly performance reports with insights and improvement recommendations
• Support organic social content planning, copywriting, and scheduling
• Maintain and update social content calendars in collaboration with clients and strategists
• Monitor campaign performance in-platform and adjust targeting, creatives, and spend accordingly
• Track leads and performance using UTMs, HubSpot, and platform reporting tools
• Stay updated on social ad platform changes, algorithm shifts, and emerging formats

• 1–3 years of experience in paid social media marketing (agency or brand side)
• Proficient in Meta Ads Manager and LinkedIn Campaign Manager
• Strong writing skills—able to tailor copy for ads and posts across B2B and B2C
• Basic analytics skills using platform insights, HubSpot, GA4, or Looker Studio
• Comfortable with performance KPIs: CTR, CPC, CPA, ROAS, engagement rate
• Familiarity with ad creative briefing and collaboration with design teams
• Strong time management and multitasking ability across client accounts
• Bonus: experience with organic social media and scheduling tools (e.g. Buffer, Later, Hootsuite)
• Bonus: familiarity with HubSpot CRM or UTM tracking and campaign attribution

• Vibrant Culture: Engage in a lively and collaborative environment that fosters creativity and innovation.
• Competitive Remuneration: Enjoy attractive compensation packages that recognise your expertise and contributions.
• Growth Opportunities: Participate in exciting projects that offer professional development and career advancement.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Take advantage of flexible work arrangements, generous leave policies, and extensive health and wellness programs.

If you’re passionate about digital marketing andtechnology,and looking to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking agency, we’d love to hear from you!

• Great Company Culture: Be part of a dynamic and supportive team that values creativity and collaboration
• Flexible Work Options: Flexible offices and remote days to suit your productivity needs
• Year One: 20 leave days / Year Two: 22 leave days / Year Three: 24 leave days
• Office Locations: Offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town, with remote positions available
• Equipment Provided: MacBook and 2nd display, ensuringyou have the tools you need.
• Professional development: Mentorship, programmes and budget, HubSpot certifications support
• Mental Health: Paid access to an organisational psychologist (up to two sessions p/month)

We believe work should be meaningful, challenging, and enjoyable. You’ll find a team that supports each other, learns fast, and celebrates often.

We run regular KPI sessions to help you grow, enjoy monthly team outings (spa days, go-karting, restaurants), and keep the snacks and great coffee flowing—daily.

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.

We are a dynamic UK-based marketing agency specializing in delivering innovative and results-driven campaigns for our diverse range of clients. We are passionate about helping brands grow their online presence and are seeking a talented Social Media Strategist to lead our social media wing.

As the Social Media Strategist, you will be at the forefront of creating, managing, and executing cutting-edge social media strategies for our clients. You will lead the efforts and work collaboratively with content creators, designers, and clients to ensure campaigns meet and exceed expectations. This is a fully remote role requiring a self-motivated and proactive professional with a deep understanding of social media trends, analytics, and strategies.

• Strategy Development: Design and implement social media strategies tailored to clients’ business goals across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and TikTok.

• Campaign Management: Oversee the creation, execution, and optimization of social media campaigns to drive engagement, growth, and ROI for clients.

• Content Oversight: Collaborate with content creators to produce high-quality, engaging, and on-brand content for multiple platforms.

• Analytics and Reporting: Use social media analytics tools to track performance, generate insights, and provide actionable recommendations to clients.

• Client Collaboration: Serve as the main point of contact for social media clients, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring satisfaction.

• Trend Monitoring: Stay ahead of social media trends, tools, and platform updates to incorporate innovative approaches into campaigns.

• 5-7 years of experience in social media marketing, preferably in an agency environment.

• Proven track record of managing successful social media campaigns across multiple platforms.

• Strong understanding of social media analytics tools (e.g., Sprout Social, Hootsuite, Meta Business Suite).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and guide a team.

• Experience in managing client relationships and presenting campaign performance.

• Creative mindset with a keen eye for design and storytelling.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience with paid social media campaigns and budget management.

• Knowledge of SEO and its relationship with social media.

• Familiarity with social listening tools and influencer marketing strategies.