Work-Force
A Social Media Manager is needed in Bloemfontein. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Free State operation.
Overview
An experienced Social Media Manager is needed to support operations in Bloemfontein. The role forms part of how the business keeps its marketing jobs portfolio strong in Free State.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the marketing jobs group in Bloemfontein.
Your Workplace
The environment is creative, deadline-driven and data-aware. Cross-functional work with sales, product and design is the norm, and ideas are tested with real audiences quickly.
In addition, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Bloemfontein site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Working in Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein continues to grow as an employment hub in Free State, with in the Welkom gold fields. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Bloemfontein, Free State.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Bloemfontein.
Core Functions
- Track campaign performance against KPIs and produce monthly reports
- Coordinate events, sponsorships and community activations
- Manage paid media budgets across Google, Meta and LinkedIn
- Manage email marketing journeys, segmentation and lifecycle automation
- Manage brand assets, tone of voice and corporate identity guidelines
- Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels
- Test, learn and iterate on creative, channels and audience targeting
- Create on-brand content for web, social, email and in-store
Minimum Requirements
- Awareness of POPIA and consumer protection requirements
- Experience with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, HubSpot, etc.)
- Comfortable creating short-form video and social media content
- Familiarity with the South African media and influencer landscape
- Solid understanding of SEO and content marketing principles
- Strong copywriting skills with a portfolio of published work
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.