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Purpleglow

Social Media Specialist

Remote in set countriesSouth Africa onlyContract

Posted 7h ago

Who can apply

South Africa only

Salary

Not disclosed

Level

Mid level

Contract

Timezone

UTC +2

About the role

Job Summary

We are seeking a creative and results-driven Social Media Specialist to develop, implement, and manage our social media strategy. The ideal candidate will increase brand awareness, improve marketing efforts, and drive engagement across all digital platforms.

This role requires strong content creation skills, analytical thinking, and a deep understanding of current social media trends.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute social media strategies aligned with business goals

  • Create, schedule, and publish engaging content (text, images, videos, reels, stories)

  • Manage company profiles on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X

  • Monitor comments, messages, and customer inquiries in a timely manner

  • Analyze engagement metrics and prepare performance reports

  • Run paid social media campaigns when required

  • Stay up-to-date with social media trends, tools, and best practices

  • Collaborate with marketing and design teams to ensure brand consistency

  • Track competitors and industry trends

Required Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Social Media Specialist or similar role

  • Strong understanding of social media platforms and their algorithms

  • Experience with social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer, Meta Business Suite)

  • Basic graphic design and video editing skills (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, etc.)

  • Knowledge of social media analytics and reporting

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong organizational and time management skills

Key Competencies

  • Creativity and innovation

  • Analytical thinking

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Adaptability

  • Customer-focused mindset

  • Ability to work independently and in a team

Performance Metrics

  • Follower growth

  • Engagement rate

  • Reach and impressions

  • Website traffic from social media

  • Lead generation and conversions

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary

  • Performance-based incentives

  • Flexible working arrangements

  • Professional development opportunities

  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment

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2 Nov 2026
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