Social Media Marketing Manager - No Remote Option

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and creative Social Media Marketing Manager to join their team in Bloemfontein . This is a key on-site position where you will be responsible for developing and executing innovative social media strategies to enhance brand presence, drive engagement, and support marketing objectives. You will manage all social media channels, create compelling content, and foster community interaction. The ideal candidate is a social media native with a deep understanding of platform trends, audience behavior, and performance analytics. This role requires hands‑on management and collaborative efforts within the office environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive social media strategies across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
• Create, curate, and manage engaging and high-quality social media content, including text, images, and videos.
• Monitor social media channels for trends, conversations, and opportunities for engagement.
• Build and manage the company's social media community, responding to comments and messages in a timely and professional manner.
• Run and optimize social media advertising campaigns to achieve specific marketing goals.
• Analyze social media metrics and report on campaign performance, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest social media trends, tools, and best practices.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure social media efforts align with overall brand messaging and campaigns.
• Manage social media listening and brand reputation monitoring.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience managing social media marketing for a brand or agency.
• Proven success in growing social media followings and engagement.
• Excellent writing, editing, and visual communication skills.
• Demonstrable experience with social media management and analytics tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social, native platform analytics).
• Experience in running paid social media campaigns and optimizing them for performance.
• Strong understanding of current social media trends and platform algorithms.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an office setting in Bloemfontein .
• Creative thinking and problem‑solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Generous paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional development and networking.
• Vibrant office culture and team-building activities in Bloemfontein .
• Exposure to diverse marketing projects and strategies.