Social Media Coordinator

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Job Ref

PE003671/MT

Date posted

Friday, July 17, 2026

Location

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Salary

Monthly

SUMMARY

Our client, operating in the Wholesale and Retail space, is seeking to employ a creative and experienced Social Media Coordinator to their team based in Port Elizabeth.

POSITION INFO

Requirements: 1 to 3 years of experience in social media coordination or digital marketing. Strong understanding of major social platforms and current trends. Excellent written and visual communication skills. Basic design skills (e.g. Canva, Adobe Express, or Photoshop). Video editing knowledge (TikTok/Instagram Reels, CapCut, InShot, etc.) is a plus. Familiarity with analytics tools (e.g. Meta Insights, Google Analytics, etc.). Highly organized, deadline-driven, and self-motivated. Responsibilities, but not limited to: Content creation and scheduling: Develop and curate high-quality content (text, images, videos, reels, stories, carousels). Maintain and execute a content calendar across platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, etc.). Work with Designers, Photographers, and Videographers to produce compelling visuals. Community management: Monitor and respond to comments, DM's, and mentions in a timely, brand-aligned manner. Engage with followers and relevant communities to grow brand awareness. Campaign support: Assist in launching and managing social media campaigns and giveaways. Collaborate with influencers or brand ambassadors. Analytics and reporting: Track performance metrics (reach, engagement, clicks, conversions). Generate weekly and monthly reports with insights and recommendations. Use tools such as Meta Business Suite, Later, Hootsuite, Buffer, or native platforms. Strategy implementation: Stay on top of social media trends, algorithm changes, and competitor activity. Contribute ideas for brand positioning and creative direction on social platforms. Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.