160 Social Media Marketing jobs in Sandton

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and creative Social Media & Marketing Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and elevating our social media presence, developing innovative marketing strategies, and ensuring consistent brand visibility. This role requires a dynamic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple priorities, including social media campaigns, marketing initiatives, and company events.

Key Responsibilities

Social Media Management

• Develop, implement, and manage social media strategies to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
  
• Create, schedule, and post daily content across all relevant platforms.
  
• Monitor trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to keep content fresh and relevant.
  
• Track, analyse, and report on social media performance metrics, adjusting strategies where necessary.
  

Content Creation & Blogging

• Write and publish blogs covering events, company news, and industry-related topics.
  
• Collaborate with internal teams to generate fresh content ideas.
  
• Ensure all content is aligned with the company’s tone, voice, and brand guidelines.
  

Marketing & Events

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing company events and marketing campaigns.
  
• Work with vendors, partners, and stakeholders to ensure successful event delivery.
  
• Support the development of marketing materials, both online and offline.
  
• Manage promotional activities to increase brand awareness.
  

Strategy & Innovation

• Continuously propose and implement new strategies to grow social media presence and engagement.
  
• Stay updated on emerging platforms, tools, and digital trends to keep the company at the forefront of digital marketing.
  
  
  
  

Requirements

• Proven experience in social media management and marketing (5+ years preferred).
  
• Strong understanding of major social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, TikTok, etc.).
  
• Excellent copywriting, storytelling, and blogging skills.
  
• Ability to develop creative campaigns and innovative strategies.
  
• Experience in event planning and marketing coordination.
  
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and adjust strategies accordingly.
  
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Graphic design or content creation skills (Canva, Adobe Suite) are an advantage.
  

Key Competencies

• Creativity and innovation
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Strategic thinking with a results-driven approach
  
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
  
• Team player with a proactive mindset
  

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead and shape our digital brand presence.
  
• Work in a fast-growing, dynamic environment.
  
• Be part of a team that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration.
  

Wow, August has come and almost gone which left me thinking and reflecting on the current status of social media marketing. I came across a wonderful survey that was conducted in the USA, Canada, UK, India and Australia, which provides some interesting insights on the current status of Social Media Marketing. Although these are not South African insights, a lot of the data can give us an indication of current and future social media trends.

The report covers all of the major social platforms, organic and paid activities, video marketing, and much more.

This survey was conducted in January 2023 by emailing more than 400,000 marketers and asking them to participate. After 9 days, the survey was closed with 2,133 participants.

Here are the demographic breakdowns –

• 53% of marketers surveyed have 5 or more years of social media marketing experience.
• Approximately two out of five (43%) marketers said social media marketing was their full-time responsibility.
• The largest group that took the survey works for small businesses of 2-10 employees (36%), followed by the self-employed (25%).
• About two-thirds (63%) of survey participants focus primarily on attracting consumers (B2C) and the other 37% primarily target businesses (B2B).
• Most participants worked in Marketing, PR or advertising.
• Most survey participants (86%) were age 30 or older.
• Females edged out males, representing 59% of all participants.
• Most participants were based in the United States (55%), followed by Canada (5%), the United Kingdom (5%), India (4%), and Australia (3%).

• Facebook continues declining – Marketers have been diversifying away from Facebook steadily since 2018. When asked to select their single most important platform, only 45% selected Facebook, down from 67% in 2018. 14%of marketers indicated they will be decreasing their organic marketing on Facebook and only 37% of marketers plan on increasing their organic activities on the platform.
• YouTube interest is high – While only 54% of marketers use YouTube, a significant 59% plan on increasing their use of YouTube video—the largest percentage of any platform. Plus, 68% want to learn more about organic video marketing on YouTube.
• Instagram remains hot 80% of marketers are using Instagram. It’s the second most important social platform for marketing (behind Facebook). A significant 56% of marketers plan on increasing their Instagram organic activities over the next 12 months. Instagram is tied with YouTube as the top platform marketers want to learn more about.
• TikTok is growing – TikTok adoption among marketers rose from 18% in 2022 to 22% in 2023. 38% plan to increase their activity on the platform and a significant 48% are interested in learning more about TikTok.
• Facebook dominance is still strong – A very significant 89% of marketers use Facebook (followed by Instagram at 80%). 45% of marketers claim Facebook is their most important social platform. Facebook ads are used by 67% of marketers and 45% find the Facebook platform the most important for ads. Facebook also drives the most traffic and contributes the most to sales.

View the key findings that have been summarised in our two infographic images below.

We hope the above data enables you to make informed social media marketing decisions going forward.

If you are not sure which direction you want to take your marketing and require assistance with your social media marketing, contact Content 360 today.

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About Our Client:

Our client is currently looking for an extra-ordinary Social Media and Marketing position to be filled in order to transform how we appear to our customer base

and the public on multiple platforms, while keeping a consistent image and messaging style.

This position is self-managed in nature, and will encompass social media marketing, traditional marketing, and digital marketing as well as handling

communications and community engagement, while creating and increasing brand awareness, driving increased sales and enhancing the customer experience.

Were looking for someone passionate to nurture the brand and make it something identifiable and truly remarkable.

The ideal candidate is charismatic, pro-active, and au fait with social and digital marketing of extremely high-end, luxury brands on multiple platforms to different

market segments/ target markets

Responsibilities and Roles

Social Media Management

• Content Creation social media posts/ captions, reels, stories, video editing, blogs, photo selection, email content, etc.
• Content Development on site photography and cinematography, interviews, before & afters etc. project reviews etc.
• Social Content Scheduling for all social platforms.
• Social Media Advertising creating and implementing a strategy with the brand messaging in mind, paid and unpaid.
• Social Community management and managing reviews/ comments.
• Basic graphic design abilities to create infographics and relatable imagery for content. Increase traffic to website, analyse trends and develop new strategies,
• measure ROI.
• Measure and report performance of all digital marketing campaigns.
• Create and send regular newsletters/ mailers.
• Build an online audience through our website and social media stay up to date with the latest trends
• Platforms (available but not limited to) Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, WhatsApp, YouTube, MailChimp (or similar)
• Branding & Marketing
• Be proactive in developing content and media opportunities visit sites, take photos/ videos, form relationships to receive usable content.
• Maintain and update all necessary internal and external stationery/signage/displays/marketing and keep in line with brand identity.
• Ensure all marketing material is relevant, up to date and corresponds well with each other.
• Be available to attend events, host stands, working closely with the sales team.
• Build relationships with partners (architects, contractors, suppliers, service providers) and grow the database of contacts.
• Establish the companys key communication message and plans to get this message out across trade, media, direct customers, public relations, advertising, trade shows, website, social media, and digital marketing.
• Assist in event organising/planning.

Requirements

• Marketing related tertiary qualification preferred
• 1-3 years experience within a strategic marketing role
• Expertise in a range of design programs including but not limited to
• Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva, CapCut or similar.
• Basic video editing and photography skills will be a bonus
• Strong understanding of SEO/ SEM
• Google analytics certification
• Presentation and public speaking abilities
• Ability to fit into a close-knit "family" style team
• Be creative, proactive, interactive and goal orientated

Why Join Us?

• Competitive basic salary of R 30,000.00 (negotiable based on experience and additional beneficial skills)

Introduction

Location : Fourways Johannesburg

Company : Human Group

We offer a dynamic work environment, a competitive salary, and the opportunity to be part of a fun and passionate team. If you think you have what it takes to take our visual storytelling to the next level, apply now and let's make magic together!

Send CV and portfolio to:

We are looking for a talented and experienced Social Media Manager to join our marketing team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of social media platforms, a knack for creating engaging content, and the ability to analyze data to drive strategy. This role is critical in enhancing our clients' brand presence and engaging with their audience.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop, implement, and manage social media strategies for our clients.
• Create, curate, and manage published content (images, videos, written) across social media platforms.
• Monitor and analyze performance metrics to optimize strategies and report on the effectiveness of campaigns.
• Engage with our clients' audiences through comments, messages, and posts.
• Collaborate with other departments (creative, analytics, client services, etc.) to manage reputation, identify key players, and coordinate actions.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest social media best practices, technologies, and trends.
• Manage and oversee social media content calendars and schedules.
• Develop and execute paid social media advertising campaigns.
• Identify and establish relationships with key influencers and brand advocates.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have :

• Proven work experience as a Social Media Manager or similar role.
• Excellent knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and other social media platforms.
• Experience with social media analytics and reporting tools.
• Strong copywriting and content creation skills.
• Creative mindset with a strong visual eye.
• Ability to multitask and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience with paid social media advertising is a plus.

Package & Remuneration

Market Related

Interested?

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Marketing, Google Analytics, Photography, Facebook Advertising, Hootsuite, Social Listening, Content Development, SEO, Adobe Photoshop, Social Media Management, Copywriting, Content Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : (Specify years)

Vacancy : 1

We are looking for a dynamic Social Media Manager to join our team. This individual will play a key role in developing, executing, and managing social media strategies that grow our brand presence, drive engagement, and deliver measurable results. The ideal candidate is both creative and analytical, with a strong understanding of how social media fits into the broader marketing ecosystem.

Job Description:

This is a 2 months Fixed-Term contract.

Key responsibilities:

• Strategy Development:
  • Create and execute basic social media strategies aligned to business and campaign objectives.
  • Translate strategy into clear, actionable plans across platforms.
• Content & Campaign Planning:
  • Develop tactical social media plans and content calendars.
  • Ensure content is engaging, trend-aware, and adapted for various formats (static, video, stories, reels, etc.).
  • Collaborate with creative, strategy, design, and influencer teams to deliver cohesive campaigns.
• Community & Trends:
  • Keep an “ear on the ground” by identifying emerging trends, conversations, and cultural moments relevant to our audience.
  • Engage with communities to build authentic brand connections.
• Reporting & Analytics:
  • Track, analyze, and report on performance metrics to measure success and optimize future campaigns.
  • Provide actionable insights to improve engagement, reach, and ROI.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of social media platforms, formats, and best practices.
• Ability to create and manage tactical plans that connect strategy to execution.
• Proficient in social media analytics and reporting tools.
• Creative thinker with an eye for engaging content and storytelling.
• Highly collaborative, able to work across teams (creative, design, influencer, and strategy).
• Trend-savvy and culturally aware.

Qualifications & Experience

• 4-5 years of experience in social media management, digital marketing, or related roles.
• Demonstrated experience in creating social media strategies and content plans.
• Proven track record in reporting and analyzing campaign performance.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams within a fast-paced environment.

Location:

Brand:

Time Type:

Contract Type:

Join a private investment firm with over two decades of operational experience across manufacturing, telecoms, retail, and food services in Southern Africa, the US, and Europe. This fast-moving, execution-focused team values authenticity over appearances and results over titles. It’s a high-trust, low-ego environment where you’ll work directly with decision-makers.

As Social Media Manager, you’ll take the lead on developing and executing digital strategies across a portfolio of diverse brands and business units. This is a hands-on, high-impact role, perfect for someone with sharp instincts, deep platform knowledge, and the ability to balance content creation, analytics, and brand voice with ease.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Social Media Manager or similar.
• Deep understanding of LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and other key platforms.
• Hands-on experience creating, scheduling, and managing posts across platforms.
• Experience with paid ad campaigns, A/B testing, and analytics tools.
• Ability to brief content creators, collaborate with videographers, and maintain brand consistency.
• Strong copywriting skills with a sharp eye for tone, language, and digital engagement.
• Exceptional time management, attention to detail, and creative judgment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute social media strategies for multiple brands across B2B and B2C audiences.
• Build and manage content calendars aligned with broader marketing goals.
• Collaborate with videographers, photographers, and content teams to brief and guide content creation.
• Create engaging written, visual, and video content across platforms.
• Track performance across platforms, analyse data, and report on KPIs.
• Stay current with platform updates, algorithm changes, and emerging trends.
• Maintain consistency in brand tone and messaging across all digital
  touchpoints.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure the timely delivery.
• Manage community engagement, queries, and feedback across platforms.