Social Media Specialist

Recruiter

Accountancy Placements Pietermaritzburg

Job Ref

PMB001209/LD

Date posted

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Location

Howick, South Africa

SUMMARY

Social Media Specialist - Howick

Our client is seeking a highly organised and creative Social Media Specialist with strong content creation skills and a passion for social media and digital marketing.

POSITION INFO

Responsibilities

• Support Social Media Management (planning, creating, organising, scheduling, and implementing content)
• Manage social media content calendars across multiple platforms
• Create, publish, and oversee engaging content for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and other relevant channels
• Manage community engagement, including responding to comments, messages, reviews, and enquiries
• Monitor social media trends and opportunities to drive audience growth and engagement
• Support Paid Social Media Advertising to increase brand awareness and website traffic
• Assist with Influencer Management, including influencer campaigns and PR package coordination
• Coordinate photography and videography requirements with internal teams and freelance content creators
• Assist with analytics and metrics to gauge the success of content and advertising campaigns

Requirements

• Qualification in Marketing, Media Studies, Communications, or a related field
• 3–5 years' experience in social media management and content creation
• Strong understanding of Meta, TikTok, and Google Analytics
• Experience with social media planning, copywriting, and content generation
• Proficiency in tools such as Adobe Suite, Photoshop, Lightroom, Canva, Monday.com, Trello, or HubSpot
• Excellent English communication skills and strong attention to detail
• Highly organised, creative, and up to date with industry trends
• Video editing experience (Preferred)

Due to the high volume of applications received, only suitable candidates who meet the criteria of this vacancy will be contacted.