Digital 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 – R42,550 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
Job Description:Digital Marketing Manager
Location:Remote (Overlap with UK working hours required)
Salary Range:$1,500 – $2,300 USD per month (DOE)
Type:Full-Time (with light weekend rotation)
About the company
Our client is a premier school of blacksmithing & metal fabrication offering unique experience days for domestic and corporate clients. We’ve recently expanded our facilities and are looking to grow our corporate presence, including away days and product launches. We are a fast-moving, "7-days-a-week" business that values the personal touch and high-quality storytelling.
We also are launching a separate premium BBQ brand, and also looking to increase our metal fabrication (e.g. gates, railings, structures) business, each of which will required tailored marketing & creative solutions.
Role Overview
We are looking for a creative and strategic Social Media & Growth Specialist to take our digital presence to the next level. You will be responsible for moving beyond "just posting content" to building a cohesive brand strategy that drives sales, particularly in the corporate sector. You will oversee content planning, community management, and the front-facing customer experience.
Key Responsibilities
1. Social Media & Content Strategy (55%)
* Strategic Planning:Create and manage a content calendar for Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, and LinkedIn.
* Platform Mastery:Tailor content specifically for different audiences, particularly developing a professional, high-impact presence on LinkedIn for corporate clients.
* Creative Direction: Script, storyboard, and plan shoots for freelance videographers/photographers to ensure brand consistency.
* Post-Production:Edit provided raw footage into high-performing Reels, TikToks, and posts.
* Performance Tracking:Analyze metrics to understandwhycontent is or isn't performing and pivot strategy accordingly.
2. Direct Marketing & Growth (25%)
* Corporate Outreach:Identify and implement efficient ways to market directly to businesses within a 30-mile radius of the forge.
* Paid Advertising: Manage and optimize paid social ads (Google/Instagram/Facebook), focusing on ROI rather than just "launching" ads.
* Email Marketing: Build out and manage email campaigns to nurture our community (bonus skill).
3. Customer Relations & Operations (20%)
* Front-Facing Brand Voice:Act as the primary point of contact for customer queries via email and social media.
* Order Management:Handle basic coordination in Shopify and manage the Outlook/Google Calendar for course scheduling.
* Personal Touch: Ensure automated communications feel personal and community-focused; manage pre-course info and post-course follow-ups.
Qualifications
* Experience: Proven track record of growing social media accounts and driving actual business results (Portfolio required).
* LinkedIn Strategy:Specific experience in B2B or corporate marketing is highly desirable.
* Tools: Proficiency with Shopify, Outlook, Google Workspace, and scheduling software (e.g., Plannable).
* Editing Skills:High proficiency in video editing for social-first platforms (CapCut, Adobe Premiere, etc.).
* Communication: Exceptional written English with the ability to balance professional corporate outreach with a warm, "maker-community" tone.
Working Hours & Schedule
* Flexibility: While mostly UK business hours, the role requires a high degree of flexibility.
* Weekends: Light weekend work (approx. 2–3 hours) on a rotation basis to handle urgent customer queries and order confirmations.
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 685 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →