Social Media Manger

Recruiter:

Boardroom Appointments

Job Ref:

JHB005239/DH

Date posted:

Friday, January 16, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
Design and implement social media strategy across all channels aligned with business goals

POSITION INFO:
Job Objectives

Strategically create and distribute brand content across social networks
Oversee brands social media accounts design and layout
Manage campaigns and public interactions across all social outlets
Ensure best social customer response practices
Post content, ensure timely responses, manage social media programs, and carry out brand voice
Manage day-to-day social media calendar (generate, edit, publish, share content daily)
Attend group and partner events to ensure best social coverage
Develop audience targeting strategy by campaign using interests, behaviours, lookalike audiences, retargeting, demographics
Ensure effective stakeholder relationships internally and externally
Lead strategy and execution of paid social media campaigns, including objectives and ROI measurement
Recommend content types driving impressions, engagements, and sales
Report on social media analytics, campaigns, and social listening
Monitor SEO and web traffic metrics

Job Skills and Knowledge

Excellent communication skills (phone, email, presentations)
Writing skills and ability to speak in the brand tone
Ability to adapt quickly to changing requirements and technologies
Strong platform knowledge to maximize campaigns
Extensive social media knowledge and competitive awareness
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Adobe
Design Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat), WordPress, Sprinklr

Minimum Requirements
Education:

Matric
Bachelors degree in marketing or applicable field (desirable)

Experience:

5 years managing social media campaigns including public interactions in corporate, agency, or social company environments
Professional experience with Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram,
Pinterest, Snapchat, and emerging channels
Experience collaborating with internal and external resources to develop strategies within budget and timelines
Experience with web analytics and communication with IT/technical teams

Competencies

Deciding and Initiating Action
Working with People
Relating and Networking
Writing and Reporting
Presenting and Communicating Information
Creating and Innovation
Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations

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