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Social Media Manager Jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com

Title: Social Media Manager

Company: ExecutivePlacements.com

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Recruiter:

Talented Recruitment

Job Ref:

DBN003171/TK

Date posted:

Friday, April 24, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:

A leading e-commerce company is seeking a results-driven Social Media Manager to grow its online presence and build a compelling brand narrative.

You’ll create and execute content strategies, track performance, manage budgets, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver impactful campaigns.

POSITION INFO:

Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning and Execution:

  • Building a strategy based on our existing brand and company-wide goals. This includes; planning, developing and implementing content strategy.
  • Strong skills in content planning and campaign management to coordinate with other marketing divisions.
  • Expertise in brand storytelling and the ability to craft compelling, on-brand narratives across social platforms.
  • Working with the Head of Digital and Brand Manager on sales tactics across social media.
  • Working hand in hand with multiple stakeholders to get press releases, company news and business initiatives and report on activity.
  • Overseeing and mentoring Community Engagement Coordinator to ensure Social Media strategy is executed accurately and efficiently.

Content Creation:

  • Ability to create and oversee content creation while working closely with copywriters, videographers, and designers.
  • Compiling monthly/weekly/daily content calendar for (but not limited to) Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and X. This includes overseeing the creation of and implementation of content.
  • Briefi ng content requirements into the studio to meet required campaign objectives.
  • Incentivising and increasing user-generated content through interesting competitions, giveaways or brand partnerships.
  • Budget management (for infl uencers and competitions giveaways)

Data Analysis and Reporting:

  • Setting metrics and targets alongside the Head of Digital in order to measure results and meet KPIs.
  • Proficiency in social media analytics tools (e.g., Sprout Social, Hootsuite, Google Analytics).
  • Performance tracking, technical integration and reporting on various metrics across the funnel.
  • Strong analytical skills to track and interpret KPIs such as engagement, reach, conversions, and follower growth.
  • Ability to create detailed reports on social media performance, ROI, and trends, with actionable insights.

Creativity and Trend Awareness:

  • Keep a close eye on trends and the ability to adapt quickly to emerging social media trends and platform updates.
  • Ability to brainstorm and execute original, on-brand campaign ideas that resonate with the target audience and drive engagement.
  • Up-to-date on cultural and social trends relevant to the brand’s audience to produce timely and relevant content.

Paid Social Experience:

  • Understanding of paid social strategies and ability to work with the paid media team to optimise ad performance.
  • Ability to create strategies that integrate organic and paid efforts effectively for maximum impact.

Brand Advocacy and Compliance:

  • Deep understanding of the company’s brand identity, tone of voice, and values, and ability to maintain these consistently across all social media activities.
  • Knowledge of legal and ethical guidelines around copyright, brand safety, and data privacy, ensuring compliance in all social media efforts.

Experience and Qualifications:

  • BA/BS in marketing, communications, or a related fi eld
  • 4+ years work experience as a Social Media Manager (E-commerce experience advantageous)
  • Proven experience working with infl uencers.
  • Proficient with Sprout Social, Google Analytics or similar social media management and analytics tools.
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficient in using project management tools (e.g., Asana) to coordinate cross-functional efforts and team activities.
  • Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
  • Excellent ability to manage various stakeholders within the business.
  • Excellent abilities in; effective communication, copywriting, and analysis skills.
  • Deep knowledge of all major social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, x, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, etc.), with insights into their latest algorithms and best practices.

Should you not receive a response within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Vacancies are advertised on our website, should you wish to keep abreast with our active roles.

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I hereby consent for Talented Recruitment to process my personal information as part of the recruitment process. Talented Recruitment shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer “personal information” shall be defined as detailed in the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”).

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