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Social Media Manager (JB6204)
Cape Town (1 work-from-home day per week)
R35 000 – R45 000 CTC per month (experience dependent)
Permanent (Managed through an Employer of Record)
An international group of premium pet nutrition, raw feeding and natural pet wellness brands is building a Cape Town ecommerce and marketing team supporting multiple B2C brands across international markets.
The Social Media Manager will own social strategy, listening, community management, influencer activity and performance across the brand portfolio.
If pets are already a big part of your world, even better.
Minimum Requirements:
Degree in Marketing, Communications or a related field, or equivalent experience.
3+ years of social media management or community management experience.
Previous experience working with EU and/or US B2C consumer markets is essential.
Proven experience managing social channels across multiple brands.
Strong understanding of social media platforms, algorithms and community dynamics, with experience using social listening tools.
Demonstrable experience using AI tools in day-to-day social media work.
Pet owner preferred; a genuine interest in pet health and nutrition a must.
FMCG, pet products, food, health, beauty, industry experience is advantageous.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop social strategy and content plans across multiple brands, platforms and campaign cycles.
Manage social listening, sentiment, competitor activity, trends and escalation of potential issues.
Own social performance reporting, including reach, engagement, follower growth and top-performing content.
Manage day-to-day community posting, responses, comments and messages, ensuring consistent brand voice.
Manage influencer and ambassador relationships, including outreach, briefs, approvals and posting schedules.
Commission photography and coordinate shoot requirements with the Creative Content Producer.
Align organic and paid social activity with Performance Marketing.
Manage and develop the Junior Social Media Manager and use AI tools to support research, planning and execution.
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.
IMPORTANT: We specialize in specific niche fields. Regret that we are unable to provide assistance for any fields outside of this scope. Fields can be viewed on our website.
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.
Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment via the client.
Offer clarity: Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.
Cape Town (1 work-from-home day per week)
R35 000 – R45 000 CTC per month (experience dependent)
Permanent (Managed through an Employer of Record)
An international group of premium pet nutrition, raw feeding and natural pet wellness brands is building a Cape Town ecommerce and marketing team supporting multiple B2C brands across international markets.
The Social Media Manager will own social strategy, listening, community management, influencer activity and performance across the brand portfolio.
If pets are already a big part of your world, even better.
Minimum Requirements:
Degree in Marketing, Communications or a related field, or equivalent experience.
3+ years of social media management or community management experience.
Previous experience working with EU and/or US B2C consumer markets is essential.
Proven experience managing social channels across multiple brands.
Strong understanding of social media platforms, algorithms and community dynamics, with experience using social listening tools.
Demonstrable experience using AI tools in day-to-day social media work.
Pet owner preferred; a genuine interest in pet health and nutrition a must.
FMCG, pet products, food, health, beauty, industry experience is advantageous.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop social strategy and content plans across multiple brands, platforms and campaign cycles.
Manage social listening, sentiment, competitor activity, trends and escalation of potential issues.
Own social performance reporting, including reach, engagement, follower growth and top-performing content.
Manage day-to-day community posting, responses, comments and messages, ensuring consistent brand voice.
Manage influencer and ambassador relationships, including outreach, briefs, approvals and posting schedules.
Commission photography and coordinate shoot requirements with the Creative Content Producer.
Align organic and paid social activity with Performance Marketing.
Manage and develop the Junior Social Media Manager and use AI tools to support research, planning and execution.
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.
IMPORTANT: We specialize in specific niche fields. Regret that we are unable to provide assistance for any fields outside of this scope. Fields can be viewed on our website.
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.
Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment via the client.
Offer clarity: Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.