Work-Force
Applications are warmly invited for a Social Media Manager role based in Paarl. We welcome candidates from every background across Western Cape who are ready to grow with us.
What This Role Involves
The Social Media Manager vacancy forms part of how the Paarl branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the marketing jobs side of the business moving forward.
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.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the marketing jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Paarl much easier.
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.
Your Team
Crucially, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Paarl office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Western Cape operations get busy.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
In addition, the team mix in Paarl reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
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.
Your Future Here
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The marketing jobs space in Paarl 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 Western Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Paarl team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Beyond that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Paarl have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.
Equal Opportunity
On top of that, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Western Cape.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Paarl.
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.
Based in Paarl
Notably, the role is based in Paarl, on the N2 corridor toward the Cape Winelands. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Paarl and the broader Western Cape region.
Many candidates already living within reach of Paarl cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape 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 Paarl.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Paarl, Western Cape.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Optimise organic search performance through on-page and technical SEO
- Manage email marketing journeys, segmentation and lifecycle automation
- Track campaign performance against KPIs and produce monthly reports
- Maintain the editorial and content calendar across owned channels
- Manage brand assets, tone of voice and corporate identity guidelines
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform positioning
- Monitor brand reputation and respond to customer comments online
- Ensure all marketing complies with POPIA and consumer protection codes
What You’ll Need
- Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, design and product teams
- Creative thinker who can also analyse data and report on ROI
- Awareness of POPIA and consumer protection requirements
- Strong project management and organisational skills
- Strong copywriting skills with a portfolio of published work
- Proven experience managing paid media campaigns
Crucially, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.