Social Media Manager, Pretoria

A South African holding company that has a portfolio for a popular Pretoria-based bakery, coffee roastery, and restaurant known for its cozy, themed atmosphere, and they are seeking a high-energy

Social Media Manager

to join the team for this portfolio. This role is perfect for a creative storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effortlessly engage with a student demographic.

Responsibilities

Produce and deliver

5+ high-quality content pieces weekly

for the restaurant and student accommodation brands.

Capture live content for events (Quiz Nights, themed breakfasts) and public holidays.

Develop carousel strategies and repurpose high-performing reels to optimize engagement.

Maintain a consistent, luxury visual voice across all digital platforms.

Oversee daily online community engagement, ensuring timely and authentic interactions.

Mentor student content creators

and coordinate student-led UGC (User-Generated Content).

Recruit participants for ad campaigns and video projects.

Manage organic content boosts during peak campaign seasons to maximize reach.

Collaborate with the Marketing Manager to align content with business goals and brand tone.

Work with the

in-house bakery and kitchen

to translate trending food items into viral content.

Assist in updating physical and digital menus to reflect current trends.

Maintain the brand content phone and ensure all media is safely archived.

Ensure cohesive messaging across all platforms, including assistance with staff uniform alignment.

Execute at least

three boosted Reels or Carousels weekly

on Meta platforms.

Support Quiz Night promotions by managing bookings and capturing post-event engagement.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing.

Experience:

1–3+ years in social media management, content creation, or a related field (Experience in financial reporting/analysis is a plus).

Technical Skills:

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and mobile content creation tools.

Culture Fit:

Young, energetic, and highly creative with a "right flare" for modern trends.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)

IFyou meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to

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