Work-Force
An opportunity has arisen for a Social Media Manager in Phalaborwa. Suitably qualified candidates from across Limpopo are invited to apply.
About This Position
This Social Media Manager role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Phalaborwa. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the marketing jobs pipeline across Limpopo.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Phalaborwa team on trust, and the Social Media Manager role will feel that from week one.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Social Media Manager to step into the marketing jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
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 Phalaborwa.
Diversity and Inclusion
Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Phalaborwa.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Limpopo.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Phalaborwa.
Working in Phalaborwa
Working in Phalaborwa means a place near the Polokwane regional hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Limpopo region, and the Phalaborwa office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Phalaborwa cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Limpopo economy.
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 Phalaborwa.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Phalaborwa, Limpopo.
Your Future Here
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The marketing jobs space in Phalaborwa offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Limpopo.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Crucially, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Phalaborwa have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Limpopo.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Phalaborwa team member.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the marketing jobs side of the business inside out. The Phalaborwa group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
In addition, the team mix in Phalaborwa reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Your Workplace
Practically speaking, 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.
Practically speaking, 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 Phalaborwa site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Limpopo. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Key Outputs
- Maintain the editorial and content calendar across owned channels
- Test, learn and iterate on creative, channels and audience targeting
- Create on-brand content for web, social, email and in-store
- Coordinate events, sponsorships and community activations
- Manage paid media budgets across Google, Meta and LinkedIn
Essential Criteria
- Solid understanding of SEO and content marketing principles
- Strong copywriting skills with a portfolio of published work
- 2-4 years’ experience in a marketing or communications role
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications or related field
- Proven experience managing paid media campaigns
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.