Social Media Marketing Manager
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R27,750 – R40,700 ZAR. 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
Position: Marketing & Social Media ManagerLocation:RemoteEmployment Type:Full-Time | Flexible hours with some U.S. time zone overlap
About the Role
We’re looking for acreative and self-motivated Marketing & Social Media Managerto expand our local presence and elevate our digital brand. This is a dynamic, full-stack marketing role where you’ll own the strategy, execution, and optimization of campaigns across multiple platforms. From social content and community engagement to paid media coordination and partnership development, your work will directly influence growth and brand visibility.
You’ll collaborate with internal teams and corporate stakeholders to ensure alignment with national marketing efforts—while taking the lead on localized initiatives that speak to our unique customer base.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and execute engaging, on-brand content forInstagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube
Develop and execute engaging, on-brand content forInstagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube
* Manage and grow social media channels with a focus on driving local engagement and customer acquisition
Manage and grow social media channels with a focus on driving local engagement and customer acquisition
* Coordinate with corporate teams onpaid media campaignsacross Google, Meta, and other platforms
Coordinate with corporate teams onpaid media campaignsacross Google, Meta, and other platforms
* Identify and build relationships withlocal partners, influencers, and community organizationsto drive brand visibility
Identify and build relationships withlocal partners, influencers, and community organizationsto drive brand visibility
* Create high-impactmarketing collateral, including pitch decks, sales materials, and presentations
Create high-impactmarketing collateral, including pitch decks, sales materials, and presentations
* Monitor, analyze, and report on campaign performance metrics, adjusting strategies to maximize impact
Monitor, analyze, and report on campaign performance metrics, adjusting strategies to maximize impact
* Stay current on industry trends, competitor activity, and social media best practices
Stay current on industry trends, competitor activity, and social media best practices
Qualifications
* 3+ years of experiencein digital marketing, social media, or brand strategy—ideally in consumer services, home improvement, or design-focused industries
3+ years of experiencein digital marketing, social media, or brand strategy—ideally in consumer services, home improvement, or design-focused industries
* Proficiency withsocial media scheduling and analytics tools(e.g., Buffer, Hootsuite, Later, Meta Business Suite)
Proficiency withsocial media scheduling and analytics tools(e.g., Buffer, Hootsuite, Later, Meta Business Suite)
* Strongcontent creation skillsincluding graphic design (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) andbasic video editing(e.g., CapCut, iMovie, or Adobe Premiere)
Strongcontent creation skillsincluding graphic design (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) andbasic video editing(e.g., CapCut, iMovie, or Adobe Premiere)
* Excellentcopywriting, storytelling, and visual communicationabilities
Excellentcopywriting, storytelling, and visual communicationabilities
* Strong understanding of audience segmentation, campaign targeting, and performance measurement
Strong understanding of audience segmentation, campaign targeting, and performance measurement
* Ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks, and collaborate across time zones while staying aligned with brand and business goals
Ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks, and collaborate across time zones while staying aligned with brand and business goals
Nice to Have
* Experience with email marketing platforms like Klaviyo or Mailchimp
Experience with email marketing platforms like Klaviyo or Mailchimp
* Background in community management or influencer outreach
Background in community management or influencer outreach
* Familiarity with tools like Google Analytics, Canva, and presentation software (Keynote, PowerPoint)
Familiarity with tools like Google Analytics, Canva, and presentation software (Keynote, PowerPoint)
Why Join Us?You’ll play a key role in shaping how our brand is seen and experienced in the marketplace. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, creative environment and wants to make a tangible impact on a growing business.
Tips for South African Applicants
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.
Salary in Context
At R27,750/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,500/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
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.
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 614 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →