Work-Force
A Social Media Manager position is being filled in Cape Town. Suitable candidates from across Western Cape are invited to submit their applications for review.
Overview
This Social Media Manager role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Cape Town. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the marketing jobs pipeline across Western Cape.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Cape Town team.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Social Media Manager is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Western Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the marketing jobs side of the business inside out. The Cape Town group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
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.
Where You’ll Work
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.
Importantly, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Western Cape.
Crucially, 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.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Monitor brand reputation and respond to customer comments online
- Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels
- Manage brand assets, tone of voice and corporate identity guidelines
- Ensure all marketing complies with POPIA and consumer protection codes
- Brief and manage external creative, media and PR agencies
- Coordinate events, sponsorships and community activations
Candidate Profile
- Hands-on experience with Google Analytics, Search Console and Tag Manager
- Familiarity with the South African media and influencer landscape
- Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, design and product teams
- 2-4 years’ experience in a marketing or communications role
- Awareness of POPIA and consumer protection requirements
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.