Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Somewhere explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R18,500 – R29,600 ZAR. 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

Content & Social Media Manager

Work Hours:Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM UK TimePay Range:$1,000–$1,600/monthLocation of Search:South Africa, Philippines, or Latin AmericaWork Location:Remote

Company Overview

Our client operates within the financial services sector, with a focus on mortgages, personal finance, financial products, and consumer financial education.The organization is looking to strengthen its digital presence through high-quality, original content that makes complex financial subjects clear, engaging, accurate, and accessible to everyday consumers. Because much of the content relates to the Irish financial services landscape, the successful candidate will need to develop a strong understanding of the Irish mortgage market, lending environment, housing policy, and relevant economic developments.

Role Overview

We are looking for a creative and hands-onContent & Social Media Managerto create, publish, and optimize content across multiple digital channels.

The ideal candidate is an excellent English writer and strong content creator who can independently develop ideas, write copy and scripts, produce and edit videos, manage social media, and analyze content performance.Creative ability and quality of work are more important than experience with specific tools or industries.

Duties and Responsibilities
* Content Creation:Research topics and produce original articles, social posts, captions, scripts, and other written content.
* Social Media Management:Plan, publish, and manage content across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X/Twitter.
* Video Production & Editing:Develop concepts, write scripts, record, and edit frequent/daily video content using Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, native social editing tools, or similar.
* Audio & Podcast Production:Record and edit podcast and other audio content.
* Visual Content:Create graphics, infographics, and supporting visual assets.
* Content Strategy:Identify relevant trends, topics, and opportunities for engaging content.
* Analytics:Track content and social media performance and use insights to improve future content.

Qualifications
* Exceptional written and spoken English is mandatory.
* Strong original writing, storytelling, and content creation skills.
* Hands-on video creation and editing experience;specific editing software is not required.
* Experience managing content across social media platforms.
* Understanding of social media strategy, analytics, and performance measurement.
* Ability to independently create high-quality content without relying on generative AI.
* Audio/podcast editing and visual content creation experience are advantageous.
* Familiarity with financial services, mortgages, property, fintech, banking, or personal finance is preferred butnot required for candidates with strong demonstrated content ability.

Portfolio

Candidates should be able to providesamples of content they personally created, such as written content, social posts, videos, scripts, podcasts, or visual assets. The quality of the work and the candidate's direct contribution will be prioritized over specific tools, job titles, or industry background.

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 R18,500/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,000/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 1632 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →