Social Media Manager

Location: Knysna, South Africa Work model: Remote for the first three months (if you're not in Knysna), then relocation to Knysna is required, with hybrid working from there. Salary: Market-related, up to R40 000 per month (depending on experience) About our client.. Our client is an independent, award-winning creative agency with offices in South Africa and the US. Known for helping brands find their "true north", they combine sharp strategic thinking with hands-on creative execution across a mix of local and international, consumer-facing accounts.

It's a close-knit, collaborative team doing properly good work — and they're growing. Why you'd want to work here: A lucrative bonus structure — think two to three times your monthly salaryLearning and development support to keep sharpening your skillsA gym subsidy, because balance mattersA relaxed, collaborative team with zero egosA mix of local and international, consumer-facing brands to get your teeth intoBased on the Garden Route — Knysna's a genuinely lovely place to call homeWhat the job involves: Developing and evolving social strategies for each client, aligned to brand tone, campaign goals and KPIsPlanning and managing monthly and quarterly content calendars across multiple clients and platforms — Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn and YouTubeOwning the full content cycle, from concept and copywriting through to asset creation, scheduling and publishingManaging a hands-on portfolio of 2–3 mid-sized client accountsLeading monthly client check-ins to present performance insights, content recaps and upcoming strategyActing as the day-to-day social point of contact for your clientsPartnering with the community management team to keep content aligned with engagement trends and audience feedbackCollaborating with strategy, creative and Influencer teams to keep campaigns and content on-calendarContributing to creative planning sessions, brainstorms and client briefingsAssisting with creating and boosting paid social adsReviewing analytics regularly to inform content mix and timingReporting on channel performance with clear, actionable recommendationsWhat you need to be considered: ±5 years' experience as a Social Media Manager, ideally in an agency environment managing multiple client accountsA proven track record of building social strategies and content that deliver measurable resultsHands-on experience with content creation and scheduling tools (Sprout, Tagger, Figma or similar)Working knowledge of paid social and Ads ManagerStrong analytical skills — you're comfortable turning platform data into insight and recommendationsExcellent copywriting, communication and client-facing presentation skillsBased in or willing to relocate to Knysna, and legally able to work in South AfricaBonus points if you: Hold a relevant qualification in Marketing, Communications or Social Media (though what you've actually done matters more)Can show us examples of social content or campaigns you've led — grids, campaigns, reels, anything that proves you can do the job