Social Media Manager
Pavago
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Pavago explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. 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
Social Media Manager – Remote
Position Type:
Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours:
U.S. Business Hours
About the Role
At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a
Social Media Manager
to lead and grow their brand presence across multiple social media platforms.
This is a hands-on role for someone who understands how to combine creative storytelling, content strategy, community engagement, and performance marketing to drive meaningful business results. You’ll own the social media strategy from planning through execution, creating content that grows audiences, increases engagement, and supports broader marketing objectives.
You’ll collaborate closely with marketing, design, and leadership teams to build a consistent, high-performing presence across LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X (Twitter), YouTube, and other relevant platforms.
If you’re passionate about creating engaging content, growing online communities, and using data to optimize performance, this role is for you.
Responsibilities
Social Media Strategy & Planning
Develop and execute social media strategies aligned with brand awareness, engagement, and growth objectives.
Create and maintain content calendars across multiple social platforms.
Identify content opportunities, industry trends, and audience insights to strengthen brand positioning.
Ensure consistent messaging and brand voice across all channels.
Content Creation & Publishing
Write engaging captions, hooks, and platform-specific content.
Collaborate with designers, video editors, and marketing teams to produce high-performing visual content.
Schedule and publish content using tools such as Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social, HubSpot, or similar platforms.
Support the creation and distribution of short-form video content for Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and other emerging formats.
Community Management
Monitor comments, direct messages, mentions, and community interactions daily.
Engage with audiences by responding promptly and professionally.
Participate in relevant conversations and industry trends to increase visibility and engagement.
Foster meaningful relationships that strengthen community growth and brand loyalty.
Campaign Management & Performance
Support both organic and paid social campaigns for promotions, events, and brand initiatives.
Analyze campaign performance using platform analytics and reporting tools.
Track KPIs including:
Engagement
Reach
Follower growth
Website traffic
Click-through rates
Conversions
Continuously optimize content strategy based on performance insights and audience behavior.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with marketing, content, and leadership teams to align social media initiatives with broader business goals.
Coordinate campaign launches, promotional activities, and content execution.
Stay informed on platform updates, social trends, and emerging opportunities to keep the brand competitive.
What Makes You a Great Fit
You’re creative, organized, and highly proactive.
You understand how different social platforms require different content strategies.
You combine creativity with data-driven decision-making.
You enjoy building communities and creating content that resonates with audiences.
You’re comfortable managing multiple platforms and priorities simultaneously.
You stay ahead of industry trends and continuously experiment with new ideas.
Required Experience & Skills
2+ years of experience in social media management, content marketing, or digital marketing.
Experience managing business or brand accounts across multiple social media platforms.
Excellent copywriting, storytelling, and content creation skills.
Experience using scheduling and analytics platforms such as:
Hootsuite
Buffer
Sprout Social
HubSpot
or similar tools
Strong understanding of best practices for:
LinkedIn
Instagram
TikTok
Facebook
X (Twitter)
YouTube
Experience using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar creative tools.
Strong understanding of audience engagement, content strategy, and organic social media growth.
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and optimize performance.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
Nice to Have
Experience managing social media for SaaS, e-commerce, agency, or professional services businesses.
Experience with influencer partnerships or UGC campaigns.
Familiarity with paid social advertising and campaign boosting.
Experience creating or coordinating short-form video content.
Previous experience working in startup or high-growth environments.
What Success Looks Like
Consistent growth in audience engagement across all platforms.
Steady increase in followers, reach, and brand visibility.
Increased website traffic and lead generation from social media.
Reliable, high-quality content published on schedule.
Strong community engagement and responsive communication.
Continuous improvement in campaign performance through testing and optimization.
Interview Process
Initial Phone Screen
Video Interview with Pavago R
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 — 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.
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About Pavago
Pavago is a company in the design industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 238 open positions on Hirezar. View all Pavago jobs →