490 Social Media jobs in South Africa

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

Social Media Manager (Full-Time, Remote) | Location: Remote, with 4+ hours daily overlap (flexible)

We’re looking for a full-time Social Media & Content Manager to grow the personal brand of a founder with 20k+ followers on Twitter and 19k+ on LinkedIn. This isn’t just another ghostwriting gig — we want someone who lives and breathes the internet, understands how to move fast with content, and knows how to make a personal brand feel like a product.

If you thrive on algorithms, know how to write in a way that cuts through the noise (AI-assisted or not), and love playing with formats across LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and maybe even Threads or TikTok — we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Own platform execution: Manage, schedule, and optimize content across Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram (and more).

• Nail the founder’s voice: Create high-performing posts that feel personal, real, and on-brand.

• Spot opportunities: Track trends, memes, and timely topics to spark relevant content ideas.

• Clip & repurpose videos: Turn raw founder footage into engaging short-form content using tools like Descript or CapCut.

• Leverage AI tools: Brainstorm, write, revise, and iterate faster using tools like ChatGPT and Claude.

• Keep the system humming: Stay organized with drafts, publishing rhythms, analytics, and platform best practices.

Who You Are

• You’ve worked with a founder or built a personal brand yourself.

• You’re a flexible, clear, and clever writer who can mimic tone naturally.

• You know how to navigate Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram to maximize reach and engagement.

• You’re comfortable with AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney, Descript, etc.

• You can edit short-form videos with tools like CapCut, Descript, or similar.

• You’re independent, proactive, and see content as a driver of growth, not just filler.

Bonus Points If You

• Have built your own audience online

• Understand content loops, virality, or growth tactics

• Have run social calendars and managed content pipelines

• Are tapped into meme culture and online trends

Tools You'll Likely Use
Notion, Descript, ChatGPT/Claude, Buffer or Later, Google Docs, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Instagram — and anything else that helps you move fast and stay creative.

• Own platform execution: Manage, schedule, and optimize content across Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram (and more).
• Nail the founder’s voice: Create high-performing posts that feel personal, real, and on-brand.
• Spot opportunities: Track trends, memes, and timely topics to spark relevant content ideas.
• Clip & repurpose videos: Turn raw founder footage into engaging short-form content using tools like Descript or CapCut.
• Leverage AI tools: Brainstorm, write, revise, and iterate faster using tools like ChatGPT and Claude.
• Keep the system humming: Stay organized with drafts, publishing rhythms, analytics, and platform best practices.
  
  

• You’ve worked with a founder or built a personal brand yourself.
• You’re a flexible, clear, and clever writer who can mimic tone naturally.
• You know how to navigate Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram to maximize reach and engagement.
• You’re comfortable with AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney, Descript, etc.
• You can edit short-form videos with tools like CapCut, Descript, or similar.
• You’re independent, proactive, and see content as a driver of growth, not just filler.
  
  

• Have built your own audience online
• Understand content loops, virality, or growth tactics
• Have run social calendars and managed content pipelines
• Are tapped into meme culture and online trends
  
  

Job category: Media and Information

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market-related

EE position: No

This role is responsible for the execution of strategy and inputting into the development of top class organic social media, to ensure Woolworths remains a leading brand on social media. This includes the sourcing, planning, scheduling and reporting on social channels including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and more. This role is particularly focused on organic social media, yet may be expected to assist across the communications team if required.

• Ensure Woolworths social media reflects the Values of our business including Customer First, Quality, Inspiration, In Touch, Responsibility, Integrity and Collaboration.
• Manage and lead team of two Social Media Consultants to achieve excellent outcomes.
• Maintaining creativity and thought leadership in the Communications Team and Woolworths business as a whole.
• Assisting in developing social media content and community strategies that foster community spirit and engaging dialogue in line with the Woolworths Brand Values.
• Assisting with the production of various content types and advertising material across social platforms.
• Ensuring all social content developed is appropriate, relevant and effectively meets strategy, trade, online and campaign requirements.
• Maintaining effective social and digital media journeys, allowing for the prompt and accurate dissemination of information and to customers on social media.
• Keeping abreast of local and international social content trends, including pop culture references and customer interests, to benchmark Woolworths to a global standard.
• Connect with brand and creative teams to ensure social content is available and in line with the strategy.
• Execute and evolve best practices for social media.
• Knowledge of measurement tagging, reporting and analytics, messaging, branding, creative and content, backend technical and database considerations.
• Track and analyse content metrics and tie budget, plans and programs to the achievement of agreed upon KPIs
• Strengthen and grow the social media pages and protect the Woolies reputation
• Compile and supply weekly and monthly reports as required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with a firm understanding of Social Media Marketing and Communications practices.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
• People management and capable of leading by example.
• Ability to deal with stress.
• Balanced creative and analytical thinking style.
• Ability to make effective, agile decisions.
• Energy and resilience.
• Knowledge of content channel strategy, marketing metrics, CRM, acquisition databases, search, web technologies, social analytical tools.
• Keen understanding of content optimization through consistent tone, visual and brand guidelines, and key messaging.
• Experience effectively collaborating across multiple teams, business units and managing agencies.
• Results oriented.
• Ability to influence and persuade key stakeholders.
• Plays a leading and supporting role in implementing initiatives at team level.
• Self-motivated with the ability to challenge the status quo and inspire others.

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

• We're Hiring : Senior Social Media Manager
• Location : On-site

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for storytelling and digital engagement? We’re looking for a Senior Social Media Manager to lead and elevate our client’s social media presence across all platforms.

• About the Role

As the Senior Social Media Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind client's social media strategy—from ideation to execution. You’ll work closely with clients to understand their goals, craft compelling campaigns, and deliver measurable results. This is a hands-on, leadership role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment.

• Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with marketing objectives.
• Manage the content calendar and ensure timely, high-quality, and on-brand content delivery.
• Lead content creation efforts, including copywriting, design, video, and influencer collaborations.
• Mentor and manage junior team members and content creators.
• Oversee community management and ensure timely, brand-aligned engagement.
• Monitor performance metrics and optimize strategies based on insights.
• Stay ahead of trends, platform updates, and competitor activity.
• Collaborate with marketing, PR, and product teams to support broader campaigns.
• Manage paid social campaigns, including budget allocation and performance tracking.
• Ensure brand consistency across all platforms.
• Requirements
• 3–5+ years of experience in social media, digital marketing, or content strategy.
• Proven success in developing and executing social media campaigns.
• Strong copywriting and storytelling skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in tools like Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics, and Tag Manager.
• Experience with paid social advertising and campaign optimization.
• Deep understanding of platform-specific best practices (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, X / Twitter, YouTube).
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Bonus Skills
• Experience mentoring or managing a team.
• Familiarity with influencer marketing and partnerships.
• Basic design / video editing skills (Canva, Adobe Suite, CapCut).
• Knowledge of SEO and broader digital marketing strategies.
• Industry experience in e-commerce, hospitality, or wine.

Johannesburg, South Africa

Job Reference JR0074928

Professional Areas Communication

Function Communications and Public Relations

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, leveraging our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world.

Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 19,000 people globally.

Shape Our Global Social Media Presence!

Are you a Social Media virtuoso with a passion for crafting compelling content and driving engagement across social platforms? We are seeking a talented Social Media Manager to lead our social media strategy and take our online presence to new heights!

You will work with corporate and regional communication team members to tell our stories on social channels, and also with external partners such as social agencies and paid media partners.

• Spearhead our social media and digital advertising strategies
• Create captivating content for multiple platforms (LinkedIn, YouTube, X, Facebook, Instagram)
• Manage daily social media operations and community engagement
• Create the monthly and quarterly digital content plans
• Develop and execute paid digital media campaigns
• Set KPIs, monitor and measure the success of paid and organic digital campaigns, providing detailed reports on performance and suggesting improvements
• Collaborate with influencers and brand ambassadors
• Analyze metrics and optimize performance across all channels

• Degree in Communications, Digital Media, or Marketing
• A senior profile: 7+ years of experience in digital communications and social media management
• Relevant experiences with major social media platforms and marketing tools
• Experiences in a global environment
• Expertise in digital marketing tools, analytics, and SEO
• Creative flair for content creation and storytelling
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making abilities
• Excellent project management and multitasking capabilities
• Fluent English (Chinese, Portuguese, or Spanish are a plus!)
• Tools you master: MS Office, SharePoint, Hootsuite, LinkedIn, YouTube, Meta, X, WordPress, GA4, Google AdWords, SEO, SEA, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma and Canva

Join our dynamic team and help shape the digital future of a leading global company. If you're ready to make your mark in the world of digital communication, we want to hear from you! Apply now and let's create something extraordinary together!

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)
• Pension contributions
• Access to Training and Development
• Access to Concierge Partnerships

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company. We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us.

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Africa-Experience is a successful tour operator specialising in travel to southern and eastern Africa. Our team is a vibrant mix of travellers, creatives, and professionals who are passionate about Africa and committed to delivering exceptional travel experiences.

With locations in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Tanzania, Kenya, and Germany, we’re growing — and looking for the right people to grow with us.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a:

Africa-Experience is a successful tour operator specialising in travel to southern and eastern Africa. Our team is a vibrant mix of travellers, creatives, and professionals who are passionate about Africa and committed to delivering exceptional travel experiences.

With locations in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Tanzania, Kenya, and Germany, we’re growing — and looking for the right people to grow with us.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a:

This is a full-time position based in Cape Town , South Africa. You will work closely with our marketing, content, and sales teams to manage and grow our social media presence across multiple platforms.

Position Overview:

We’re looking for a creative, data-driven Social Media Manager with a proven track record in building brands, running paid campaigns, and creating effective social media strategies. You’ll be in charge of developing and managing our social media presence, engaging our audience, collaborating with partners and influencers, and ensuring our online presence reflects the unique, high-quality experiences we offer in Africa.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy & Planning : Develop and execute social media strategies to increase brand awareness, engagement, and lead generation.
• Content Planning & Creation : Plan, create, and schedule high-quality, on-brand content (visual and written) for Instagram and Facebook, and potentially other relevant platforms.
• Account Management : Own and manage our social media channels, maintain a consistent voice, and actively engage with followers.
• Campaigns & Advertising : Create and manage paid ad campaigns, including budget management, targeting, A/B testing, and performance optimisation.
• Analytics & Reporting : Track performance, prepare regular reports, and use data insights to refine strategies and content.
• Community Management : Monitor comments, messages, and mentions across platforms, and maintain a friendly, helpful brand voice in interactions.
• Collaborations : Identify and manage partnerships with influencers, content creators, tourism boards, and brand-aligned collaborators.
• Cross-Team Collaboration : Work closely with content, design, and sales teams to ensure alignment with marketing goals and campaigns.

Your Profile:

• Experience : 3+ years of professional experience managing social media accounts and paid campaigns for a brand — preferably in travel, tourism, or lifestyle.
• Proven Track Record : Demonstrable success in building and growing engaged social media communities and delivering measurable results.
• Platform Knowledge : Deep understanding of platform-specific trends, tools, and best practices (especially Instagram and Facebook).
• Content Creation : Strong visual eye and ability to brief or create social-first visuals and videos using tools like Canva or Adobe Suite.
• Ads & Analytics : Skilled in running paid ads on Meta platforms and interpreting results using tools like Meta Business Manager and Google Analytics.
• Organisation & Initiative : Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive with excellent time management and planning skills.
• Language : Fluent in English; additional languages (especially German) are a plus.
• Destination Knowledge : Familiarity with travel in Tanzania, Kenya, Namibia, Botswana, or South Africa is an advantage.

We Offer:

• A permanent, full-time role with room to grow in a supportive and friendly team
• A positive, open working environment that values creativity and initiative
• A varied and exciting role in the travel industry
• Hybrid working model possible (Cape Town office & remote days)
• 25 leave days per year
• Support with work visa (South Africa, if required)
• Contribution to health insurance (South Africa)
• Opportunities to gain destination knowledge through fam trips

We look forward to receiving your application, including your salary expectations and earliest possible start date. Please send your application documents by email to AK at hr AT africa-experience DOT com with the subject line: Social Media Manager

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Marketing and Sales
• Industries Travel Arrangements

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Are you ready to shape how our customers experience innovative fintech brands online? At Kazang and EasyPay Voucher, we don’t just post – we connect, engage, and grow communities.

We’re looking for a bold and creative Social Media manager to lead the charge of telling our story across multiple platforms. If you live and breathe social media, have a keen eye for trends, and are excited about building digital brand love – then this is your moment to make an impact.

Join our team as a social media manager who will play a key role in shaping the Kazang and EasyPay Voucher brand online. We are looking for someone who is ready to take charge of all things social media and develop and implement strategic and creative strategies that resonate with our customers and deliver results.You will work closely with multiple teams in creating campaign content and the monthly content calendar.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Kazang and EasyPay Voucher Account Management: Oversee different brands in the micro-merchant division, directly managing relationships and ensuring social media aligns with the brand goals. Implement and monitor our dynamic social media strategy that aligns with our brand goals and boosts engagement across all channels.
• Content Creation: Conceptualise content to meet the needs of our different brands across Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn and TikTok
• Copywriting: Write engaging social media copy that connects with audiences and boosts brand presence.
• Design and Production: Manage the design and production of social media content – working closely with the design team and if you have design skills or canva skills you can jump in and help.
• Content Organisation/ Planning: Manage and organise content and strategies using different documents, tools.
• Content Strategy: Develop and execute monthly content plans for brands, maintaining a strategic and consistent approach across Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn and TikTok.
• Scheduling and Management: Schedule and publish content on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Track performance, analyse data, and refine strategies for better results.
• Community Management: Respond to messages and comments on social media, fostering a positive community and enhancing audience interactions.
• Reporting: Prepare and deliver detailed reports on social media performance, offering insights and recommendations based on data.
• Teamwork: Collaborate with teams, sharing ideas for improvement and staying updated on industry trends. Supporting ad hoc marketing related tasks.
• Manage Comms to our vendor database: SMS, push notifications and till slip messaging.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends: Keep abreast of the latest social media trends, algorithms, and best practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in social media management
• Proven experience in social media management
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute successful social media strategies that increase engagement and brand awareness.
• Comprehensive knowledge and strong understanding of all major social media platforms, their best practices, and analytical tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Creative and innovative mindset
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of the team
• Familiarity with social media tools
• Canva Skills are favourable