Social Media Assistant
Remote Recruitment
πΏπ¦ Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Remote Recruitment is open to applicants from South Africa. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa β whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Salary: R23,000 per month
Remote Recruitment is hiring aSocial Media Assistantfor our UK-based clients. This is a fully remote position offering South African professionals an excellent opportunity to work with leading UK employers from home. You will work UK business hours and join a supportive, fast-growing team.
Key Responsibilities
* Schedule and publish content across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok
* Monitor social media channels and engage with comments and messages
* Assist with creating captions, graphics briefs and content calendars
* Track performance metrics and compile weekly engagement reports
* Support the marketing team with ad-hoc content and campaign tasks
Requirements
* Experience managing social media accounts in a professional or marketing role
* Familiarity with scheduling tools such as Metricool, Buffer or Hootsuite
* Strong written communication with an eye for on-brand messaging
* Basic understanding of social media analytics and performance tracking
* Creative flair with the ability to contribute fresh content ideas
What We Offer
* R23,000/month
* 100% remote, UK business hours
* Career growth and professional development
Remote Recruitment β connecting top South African talent with UK employers. Apply today.
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
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.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards β 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 Remote Recruitment
Remote Recruitment is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 87 open positions on Hirezar. View all Remote Recruitment jobs β