38 Social Media Management jobs in Johannesburg

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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
  
  

Job Overview : Are you energetic, ambitious, and looking to develop your career?

Our Johannesburg Study Abroad Sports department is looking to add a Marketing and Social Media Coordinator to their team.

We offer a dynamic and challenging environment where we achieve our business objectives and have fun doing it.

Collaborate with the Study Abroad Sports Manager and Business Director to develop and execute strategic marketing initiatives that attract and recruit student-athletes for college and university sports programmes abroad.

You are perfect for this position if you :

• Have a bachelor's degree or a diploma in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and brand consistency.
• Are a creative thinker with a passion for storytelling and creating engaging content.
• Are proficient in social media management across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
• Have experience with content creation, including posts, stories, videos, and reels.
• Are comfortable attending and capturing content at sporting events and educational expos.
• Have experience running both organic and paid social media campaigns.
• Are data-driven and skilled at analysing campaign performance to optimize strategies.
• Are highly organized, with the ability to manage a content calendar and track interactions via a CRM system.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and can build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Are proactive, reliable, and take ownership of tasks to meet deadlines.
• Are adaptable and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Have a passion for sports and youth development, with an understanding of student-athlete culture.
• Are proficient with marketing and analytics tools, as well as basic design and video editing software.
• Are willing to travel to various events and represent the brand professionally.

Your role and responsibilities :

• Developing and executing marketing campaigns to attract student-athletes.
• Collaborating with the marketing team to align strategies with business goals.
• Planning and managing content calendars for social media platforms.
• Creating and publishing engaging content (posts, stories, videos, reels).
• Overseeing daily social media activity, including organic and paid advertising.
• Engaging with the community by responding to comments and messages.
• Maintaining a consistent brand presence across digital channels.
• Coordinating with designers and videographers to produce high-quality content.
• Sharing success stories to highlight student-athlete achievements.
• Attending sporting events and educational expos nationwide.

Reporting and Compliance :

• Generating regular performance reports and analysis.
• Tracking client interactions and communications via the CRM system.
• Ensuring tasks and activities are current and completed on time.
• Delivering solutions efficiently and in line with client needs and company objectives.
• Safeguarding client personal and financial information.

Ad-hoc Duties :

• Providing progress updates to management.
• Staying informed on product knowledge to effectively advise student-athletes.

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We pride ourselves on providing solutions that suit our clients' unique individual circumstances; our employees are key in achieving this goal.

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Social Media Coordinator • Johannesburg, Gauteng

Location : Johannesburg | Full-Time | Entry-Level

Origami Hospitality Group— the team behind Alma, Besos, and Gaucho — is looking for a creative and driven Junior Content & Social Media Coordinator to join our growing marketing team.

This is a dynamic opportunity to work across three unique restaurant brands and contribute to exciting campaigns, content creation, and digital growth.

1. Create engaging content (photo, video, reels, stories) tailored to each brand's identity
2. Manage day-to-day scheduling and posting across Instagram, Facebook & TikTok
3. Build and maintain monthly social media calendars
4. Collaborate with the marketing team on campaign rollouts, influencer activity, and events
5. Stay on top of trends and bring fresh, exciting ideas to promote the restaurants
6. Attend content shoots and activations at each location
7. Design basic graphics using Canva or similar tools (for stories, promotions, menus, mailers)

• Strong interest in food, lifestyle, and social media
• Basic graphic design skills (Canva, Adobe, or similar)
• Confident writing captions and coming up with creative campaign ideas
• Organised, reliable, and able to manage multiple pages simultaneously
• Photography or videography skills required
• Experience in hospitality or content creation is a plus, but not required

• Work across three exciting restaurant brands with distinctive personalities
• Opportunity to grow your marketing career in a creative and fast-paced environment
• Be part of a team that values bold ideas and aesthetic execution
• Competitive entry-level salary

To apply, send your CV, a short motivation, and links to any relevant work (social media pages, portfolio, etc.).

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Role Overview
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Social Media and Marketing Coordinator to join our dynamic team. This individual will be responsible for managing and executing social media strategies, creating engaging content, and supporting broader marketing initiatives. The role ensures a seamless marketing workflow across multiple business units, including iStore, iStore Pre-Owned, iStore Business, and iStore Education. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player with a passion for digital marketing, a keen eye for detail, and strong content creation skills.

• Develop and create engaging content (text, imagery, and video) for various social media platforms.
• Maintain a consistent brand voice and visual identity across all channels.
• Schedule and publish content using social media management tools.
• Monitor social media for industry trends and relevant news.
• Coordinate external paid media marketing briefs related to digital marketing activities, including key events.
• Prepare and manage paid media campaign briefs (text, artwork links, budgets, audience targeting).
• Obtain final approval on all briefs from the Campaign Manager and Performance Media Strategist before campaigns go live.

• Assist in the development and execution of effective social media strategies.
• Research and analyse target audiences to identify the most relevant platforms and messaging.
• Monitor key social media metrics (e.g. engagement, reach, conversions).
• Analyse campaign performance data to optimise content and strategies.

• Support wider marketing initiatives by creating and managing social media campaigns.
• Contribute to the development of marketing briefs and integrated marketing plans.
• Monitor and update the company’s digital footprint, including social media platforms and website content.

• Stay abreast of the latest social media trends, tools, and best practices.
• Attend events to produce live content and enhance event visibility online.

• Relevant qualification in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• 2–3 years’ experience in social media and digital marketing.
• Proficiency in social media management tools and content creation platforms.
• Strong communication and copywriting skills.
• Experience in briefing and coordinating with creative teams and external agencies.
• A collaborative and proactive approach with a willingness to learn and grow.

If you're passionate about social media, enjoy a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a vibrant marketing team, we’d love to hear from you.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Marketing and Sales

• Mining

As the Social Media Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing the social media strategy for Investec's Northern Hemisphere territories. This role involves managing channels, overseeing the social content calendar, advising campaign managers and production teams, and acting as a brand guardian on social media.

Significant collaboration with various global teams and stakeholders will be essential, and some travel to the UK may be required. This is a high-impact position suited for someone with strong stakeholder management skills, a keen editorial eye, and a deep understanding of the evolving social media landscape.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage IBP's organic social media channels, including LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.
• Develop the northern hemisphere social media strategy, in line with the broader digital marketing strategy, and the global social media strategy.
• Collaborate closely with our community management and Southern Hemisphere social media teams.
• Own and curate the social media content calendar.
• Keep up to date with latest social media trends - implementing best practice and communicating it to the wider marketing teams.
• Though day-to-day post execution will not sit with this role, there is an expectation that this position will be on hand to advise campaign managers, agency, and production team, in addition to editing and checking posts before they go live.
• There is a requirement that a very limited number of ad hoc, high-profile posts will need to be managed by this role.
• Oversee social media reporting for the northern hemisphere territories.
• Act as a brand guardian for the company on social media.
• Manage organic social boosting, being mindful of campaign objectives and target audiences.

Requirements :

• 5 to 7 years proven experience as a Social Media Manager for either a global organisation or a financial services company (preferably both).
• Must be experienced and comfortable working closely with multiple stakeholders across several teams and territories.
• Strong grasp of the current social media landscape, including best practice, algorithms, the channel mix, and some level of long-term thinking.
• Experience managing and curating social content calendars.
• Some familiarity with paid social (primarily organic boosting).
• A sharp eye for social media copy and creative (direct experience writing and / or editing copy would be beneficial).
• Some experience working on digital PR and community management.
• Analytical skills, and the ability to interpret data and draw actionable insights

At Investec we look for dynamic, energetic people filled with tenacity, integrity and out of the ordinary thinking.

We value individuals who in turn value our that is, a can-do attitude while challenging convention.

Diversity, competency, and flexible leadership are respected in pursuit of the growth of our business.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally.

We are a dynamic and innovative digital marketing agency focused on delivering strategic and results-driven marketing solutions. Our expertise spans social media management, paid media, SEO, website UX / UI and email marketing. We are passionate about driving engagement, increasing conversions and enhancing brand presence through tailored and impactful digital strategies.

Who Are We Looking For?

A highly motivated and creative Social Media Manager to join our team. As a Social Media Manager at our agency, you will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive social media strategy to increase brand awareness engagement and drive growth for our clients.

What Will You Do?

• Social Media Strategy : Develop and implement an effective social media strategy that aligns with our client's brand goals and objectives, including creating a content calendar for client approval.
• Content Creation and Publishing : Create, curate, and publish engaging and visually appealing content, including text, images, videos and graphics, tailored to each platform.
• Platform Management : Manage and maintain all social media accounts, including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok.
• Content Consistency Management : Manage and ensure all content published across all digital channels is consistent.
• Community Engagement : Monitor social media channels, respond to comments and messages and engage with our audience to foster a sense of community.
• Campaign Management : Plan and execute social media campaigns, contests and promotions to increase brand visibility and drive traffic to our website.
• Ad Campaign Management : Run monthly advertising on various social media platforms.
• Analytics and Reporting : Analyse key social media metrics, track performance and provide monthly reports to measure the success of campaigns and strategies.
• Stay Updated : Stay updated with the latest social media trends, tools and best practices to continuously improve online presence.
• Collaboration : Collaborate with the internal team and client to ensure a cohesive brand message across all channels.

What Will You Need?

• Proven experience as a Social Media Manager or in a similar role
• Qualification in marketing, communications or related field

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We are seeking a creative and strategic Social Media Manager who will work closely with senior marketing leadership to develop our social media strategy. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our social media presence aligns with our brand identity and business objectives. You will be responsible for creating, managing and scheduling posts, driving engagement to build meaningful connections with our audience.

This role can sit in Johannesburg, SA or anywhere in the UK, not London specific.

Requirements

What You'll Do:

• Content Scheduling and Management:
• Plan, create, and schedule social media posts, ensuring alignment with marketing campaigns, brand and tone of voice.
• Maintain consistency across all platforms, tailoring content to resonate with specific audiences.
  
  
  

• Manage how each platform supports different aspects of the brand and its audience.
• Help develop and execute a social media strategy that aligns with the firm's business priorities and goals.
• Implement policy and guidelines in collaboration with the marketing team to ensure effective participation in social media efforts firm wide.
  
  
  

• Monitor and track social media campaigns to measure ROI and identify opportunities for optimisation.
• Use data insights to refine content strategy and maximize engagement and conversion rates.
• Help develop and run social listening.
  
  
  

• Proven experience as a Social Media Manager or similar role in a B2B environment, including building communities.
• Proficiency in social media management tools.
• Strong understanding of the relative strengths and demographics of all key social media platforms, to optimise our reach and potential in accordance with marketing priorities.
• Sophisticated understanding of the evolving role of video in B2B social media.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to track, analyse, and interpret campaign performance data.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• A deep understanding of brand alignment and business objectives.
• Knowledge of emerging social media trends and tools.

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• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Art/Creative
• Industries Business Consulting and Services

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We are seeking a creative and strategic Social Media Manager who will work closely with senior marketing leadership to develop our social media strategy. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our social media presence aligns with our brand identity and business objectives. You will be responsible for creating, managing and scheduling posts, driving engagement to build meaningful connections with our audience.

This role can sit in Johannesburg, SA or anywhere in the UK, not London specific.

• Content Scheduling and Management:
• Plan, create, and schedule social media posts, ensuring alignment with marketing campaigns, brand and tone of voice.

• Maintain consistency across all platforms, tailoring content to resonate with specific audiences.

Platform Strategy:

• Manage how each platform supports different aspects of the brand and its audience.
• Help develop and execute a social media strategy that aligns with the firm’s business priorities and goals.
• Implement policy and guidelines in collaboration with the marketing team to ensure effective participation in social media efforts firm wide.

Campaign Tracking and Optimisation:

• Monitor and track social media campaigns to measure ROI and identify opportunities for optimisation.
• Use data insights to refine content strategy and maximize engagement and conversion rates.
• Help develop and run social listening.

• Proven experience as a Social Media Manager or similar role in a B2B environment, including building communities.
• Proficiency in social media management tools.
• Strong understanding of the relative strengths and demographics of all key social media platforms, to optimise our reach and potential in accordance with marketing priorities.
• Sophisticated understanding of the evolving role of video in B2B social media.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to track, analyse, and interpret campaign performance data.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• A deep understanding of brand alignment and business objectives.
• Knowledge of emerging social media trends and tools.

Who Are We?

We are a dynamic and innovative digital marketing agency focused on delivering strategic and results-driven marketing solutions. Our expertise spans social media management, paid media, SEO, website UX/UI and email marketing. We are passionate about driving engagement, increasing conversions and enhancing brand presence through tailored and impactful digital strategies.

Who Are We Looking For?

A highly motivated and creative Social Media Manager to join our team. As a Social Media Manager at our agency, you will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive social media strategy to increase brand awareness engagement and drive growth for our clients. 

What Will You Do?

1. Social Media Strategy: Develop and implement an effective social media strategy that aligns with our client's brand goals and objectives, including creating a content calendar for client approval.
2. Content Creation and Publishing: Create, curate, and publish engaging and visually appealing content, including text, images, videos and graphics, tailored to each platform.
3. Platform Management: Manage and maintain all social media accounts, including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok.
4. Content Consistency Management: Manage and ensure all content published across all digital channels is consistent.
5. Community Engagement: Monitor social media channels, respond to comments and messages and engage with our audience to foster a sense of community.
6. Campaign Management: Plan and execute social media campaigns, contests and promotions to increase brand visibility and drive traffic to our website.
7. Ad Campaign Management: Run monthly advertising on various social media platforms.
8. Analytics and Reporting: Analyse key social media metrics, track performance and provide monthly reports to measure the success of campaigns and strategies.
9. Stay Updated: Stay updated with the latest social media trends, tools and best practices to continuously improve online presence.
10. Collaboration: Collaborate with the internal team and client to ensure a cohesive brand message across all channels.

What Will You Need?

• Proven experience as a Social Media Manager or in a similar role
• Qualification in marketing, communications or related field