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Social Media Manager(South Africa Hiring)

July 24, 2025
Full-time
Remote · South Africa
Mid-Senior level
Marketing
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Position : Social Media Manager

Client Industry : Marketing Services

Work Hours (Client) : 9:00am - 5:00pm EST (With some flexibility and occasional extended hours as needed)

Pay Range : $1,300 to $1,800

Location of Search : South Africa

Work Location : REMOTE

Background

You’ll take the lead in managing over 40+ client social media accounts, ensuring exceptional communication, consistent scheduling, and process-driven execution. You’ll also be the central point for client interactions, supporting our editors, strategists, and creatives by keeping content pipelines running smoothly.

This role requires autonomy, urgency, and long-term commitment (1-3+ years). You’ll report directly to leadership and work closely with internal teams across content strategy and production.

Key Responsibilities

Social Media Management

  • Manage and maintain 40-50 client accounts across various platforms
  • Curate, schedule, and publish content using tools like Sprout Social and Frame.io
  • Coordinate content calls and media shoots across clients
  • Monitor content performance and ensure timely delivery

Client Communication & Support

  • Respond to client queries and support requests
  • Represent the brand professionally in all written and verbal communications
  • Ensure client expectations are managed and met proactively

Process & Workflow Management

  • Develop and refine internal workflows and documentation
  • Support ongoing deliverables audits and tracking
  • Coordinate with editors and content creators to maintain consistency

Who You Are

  • 3-4+ years of experience in social media management
  • Strong client-facing communication skills (written + verbal)
  • Based in South Africa (preferred) for cultural and accent alignment
  • Proven experience managing multiple brands/accounts at scale
  • Fluent in English with a neutral accent
  • Proactive, autonomous, and solutions-oriented
  • Comfortable working EST hours: 9AM-5PM EST, Mon-Fri, with some flexibility
  • Long-term mindset (1-3+ year engagement ideal)

Bonus Experience

  • Campaign management with paid media budgets over $10,000
  • Background in client service or agency-style workflows
  • Experience working with creative teams (video editors, content strategists)