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Social Media Strategist Jobs in City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa at The Social Construct
Title: Social Media Strategist
Company: The Social Construct
Location: City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Social Media Strategist
Location: Century City, Cape Town (Hybrid working)
Company: The Social Construct
Salary: R30k – R35k
The Social Construct is a construction-focused marketing agency serving clients primarily in the UK. Our creative team is based in Century City, Cape Town, and we’re looking for an ambitious Social Media Manager who can step in, make an immediate impact, and confidently start managing client accounts from day one.
This is for someone who thrives in a fast-paced agency environment, communicates well with clients, and understands how to create organised, effective social media strategies that deliver results.
Our hybrid working model works by alternating between 4 and 3 days per week working in-office.
About the role
As our Social Media Strategist, you will be responsible for managing social media services for clients, planning and scheduling content, maintaining strong client relationships, and helping to drive high-quality output across multiple accounts. You’ll need to be proactive, organised, and confident using modern tools to improve efficiency and performance.
Key responsibilities
– Manage social media accounts for a range of client businesses on Linkedin & Meta
– Strategise, create, schedule, and publish engaging social media content.
– Communicate professionally and confidently with clients on calls, email, and messaging platforms.
– Build content calendars and ensure all work is delivered on time and to a high standard.
– Work closely with the wider creative and marketing team.
– Monitor performance and identify opportunities to improve content and engagement.
– Use AI tools and other digital platforms to improve workflow, research, planning, and content development.
– Manage multiple client accounts at once while staying organised and detail-focused.
Requirements
– Minimum 2 years of experience providing social media services to clients on Linkedin & Meta.
– Excellent client communication skills.
– Strong organisation and planning skills.
– Good understanding of AI tools, technology, and essential digital working systems.
– Confident with core IT and digital tools such as social media scheduling platforms, cloud-based collaboration tools, shared drives, spreadsheets, presentation software, and project management systems.
– Ability to work independently, take ownership, and manage deadlines effectively.
Experience in an agency environment is highly desirable.
What we’re looking for
We want someone ambitious, switched-on, and ready to grow with the business. You should be comfortable taking responsibility, managing clients directly, and contributing from the start (training is provided).
If you enjoy combining creativity with structure, and you’re excited by the opportunity to work in a specialist agency with international clients, we’d love to hear from you.
APPLY NOW to be considered for an immediate interview.