Marketing and Social Media Coordinator

Recruiter:

Guardian Recruiting

Job Ref:

159903875

Date posted:

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client, a Digital Marketing Agency, is looking for a Marketing and Social Media Coordinator for an in-office role to be based in Durbnaville.

Job Specification
They operate at the intersection of search intelligence, performance marketing and brand storytelling
Lead the development, coordination and execution of high-performance social media campaigns, with a strong emphasis on Meta platforms
Strategic thinker who understands how social media integrates with SEO, paid media and broader digital strategy

The successful candidate will work closely with:

Our SEO team to extract insights that inform content strategy
Designers who execute the visual storytelling of campaigns
Clients across diverse industries
Leadership to align campaigns with measurable business outcomes
Develop strategic monthly social media content plans aligned with client objectives
Create high quality written content for organic and paid social campaigns
Manage and optimise Meta advertising campaigns
Coordinate scheduling and publishing across platforms
Interpret campaign analytics and report on performance
Liaise directly with clients regarding content approvals and campaign direction
Collaborate with SEO specialists to ensure search aligned social strategy
Stay current with developments in Meta, AI driven search and digital marketing trends
Contribute to internal marketing initiative

The incumbent must be confident and competent in working with the latest AI tools

Understanding where AI enhances efficiency and insight
Using AI to assist research, ideation and structural drafting
Critically evaluating and refining AI outputs
Maintaining human strategic oversight and brand integrit

Minimum Requirements

Relevant tertiary qualification in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or a related field
3 to 5 years experience in an agency environment in a similar role
Demonstrated experience managing Meta advertising campaigns
Strong understanding of performance metrics and analytics
Working knowledge of SEO principles
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Afrikaans
Preference will be given to candidates with proven experience integrating organic and paid strategy
Intellectually curious and motivated to stay ahead of digital trends
Comfortable with new technologies, particularly AI tools
Strategically minded and commercially aware
Detail oriented and administratively organised
Able to manage multiple projects without compromising quality
Strong communicator who can articulate ideas clearly
Problem solver who takes initiative

Kindly note that by submitting your application for this career opportunity you agree that Guardian Recruiting may use your application for the purpose of the recruitment and selection of the said position and this information may be shared with the relevant stakeholders in the business.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not have heard back within a two-week period, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.

All job postings are in accordance with our Client's BEE requirements.
Please only send certifi cates when requested to do so.

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