🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

* Develop and execute strategic social media plans for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.com.
* Create and curate engaging, high-quality content tailored to each platform.
* Schedule and publish posts using Vendasta or similar publishing tools (plus)
* Monitor social media performance metrics and adjust strategies to optimize engagement and reach.
* Collaborate with team members to align social media efforts with broader marketing goals.
* Claiming and managing access of client social media accounts.
* Manage and update website content using CMS platforms like WordPress and Squarespace.
* Create and edit content that aligns with brand voice and guidelines.
* Ensure consistent messaging across email campaigns, social posts, and website updates.
* Monitor and maintain content calendars to ensure timely delivery of projects.
* Analyze content performance and generate actionable reports using Google Sheets.
* Actively explore and integrate AI tools into your design workflow for ideation, image generation, and production speed
* Bring new AI tool discoveries to the team — we want someone who is leading this, not waiting on it
* Use AI as creative leverage, not a replacement for craft — judgment and quality always win
* Stay current on how AI is evolving within the design space and bring useful updates to the team
* Participate in email-based and Google Meet team discussions.
* Stay updated on industry trends and tools to enhance content strategies.
* Support digital advertising campaigns (including Meta Ads Manager, if applicable).
* 3-4 years of proven experience in social media management and content creation.
* Proficiency in CMS platforms such as WordPress and Squarespace (Vendasta experience is a plus).
* Familiarity with Meta Ads Manager and other advertising platforms (preferred but not required).
* Strong analytical skills with experience reporting via Google Sheets.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Proficient in Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Drive, Google Meet, etc.).
* Ability to work collaboratively in a virtual environment.

Tips for South African Applicants

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Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

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Salary in Context

Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.

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Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

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Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About Somewhere

Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 608 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →