Social Media Manager

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Social Media Manager based in White River, Mpumalanga. The successful candidate will join an established team within the marketing jobs function.

About This Position

The organisation is investing in its White River operation, and this Social Media Manager position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the marketing jobs function and contribute to the wider Mpumalanga business.

Practically speaking, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its White River team on trust, and the Social Media Manager role will feel that from week one.

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 Mpumalanga is consistently high and consistently fair.

Equally, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in White River also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

About White River

Notably, the role is based in White River, along the N4 Maputo Development Corridor. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across White River and the broader Mpumalanga region.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in White River, Mpumalanga.

Many candidates already living within reach of White River cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Mpumalanga 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 White River.

Your Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the marketing jobs side of the business inside out. The White River 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.

Crucially, the team structure and working relationships for this role in White River will be explained during the hiring process.

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.

Day in the Life

Practically speaking, you usually start by scanning campaign dashboards over coffee, checking performance against targets and flagging anything that needs attention. Mornings are often given to creative work — briefing designers, refining copy, planning the next content drop — while afternoons mix stakeholder meetings, agency calls and a steady stream of approvals. In between, you’re watching what competitors are doing, listening to what customers are saying online, and shaping the next set of experiments to push the brand forward.

In addition, the White River office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

On top of that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Mpumalanga operations throw up the unexpected.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in White River.

Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in White River.

Practically speaking, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in White River.

Equally, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Mpumalanga.

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.

Core Functions

• Monitor brand reputation and respond to customer comments online
• Track campaign performance against KPIs and produce monthly reports
• Brief and manage external creative, media and PR agencies
• Manage paid media budgets across Google, Meta and LinkedIn
• Support sales teams with collateral, presentations and trade activations
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform positioning

Who We’re Looking For

• Working knowledge of CMS platforms (WordPress preferred)
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Proven experience managing paid media campaigns
• Familiarity with the South African media and influencer landscape
• Hands-on experience with Google Analytics, Search Console and Tag Manager
• Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, design and product teams

If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.