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Social Media Manager

Hire Hangar

Fully Remote
Algeria, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Honduras, Jamaica, Kenya, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, South Africa
South Africa
US hours

Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote contract position at Hire Hangar explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R18,500 – R46,250 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

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Job Title: Social Media Manager

Location: Remote

Time Zone: US Time Zones (EST–PST)

Role OverviewWe are seeking a Social Media Manager to own and scale our social media strategy, driving reach, engagement, and brand consistency. This role is responsible for strategic planning, performance optimization, and managing content workflows across multiple platforms.

Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute a data-driven social media strategy aligned with brand and growth goals- Ideate, create, schedule, and optimize social content- Own the social content calendar across key platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, X, Instagram, TikTok)- Analyze performance metrics and continuously optimize content based on insights- Collaborate with Marketing, Brand, and Content teams on campaigns and launches- Establish best practices for tone of voice and content governance- Stay current on platform updates and social media best practices

Required Qualifications- Proven experience managing social media accounts for a brand or business- Prior experience working remotely is mandatory, including fluency with remote collaboration tools such as Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, Asana (or similar), and experience working with US or UK-based companies; applications without this experience will not be considered- Strong understanding of major social media platforms and performance metrics- Ability to work independently and manage end-to-end social media initiatives

Preferred Qualifications- Experience in SaaS, tech, or digital-first companies- Familiarity with paid social amplification and A/B testing- Experience defining brand voice and social guidelines

Tools & Technology- Social Platforms & Scheduling: Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout, or similar- Analytics: Native platform analytics, Google Analytics- Collaboration: Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace

Please NOTEIt is crucial that you complete the application form in full. As part of the application process, you will be required to record a video. If your application is successful, you will receive an email confirming next steps, the video is the first step of the interview process. If you do not record a video, we will not be able to consider you for ANY open roles.

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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 Hire Hangar

Hire Hangar is a company in the Customer Service industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 17 open positions on Hirezar. View all Hire Hangar jobs →