Social Media, Growth Strategist
Remote Recruitment
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: South Africa
Visit company websiteExplore more
About the role
- Own social media performance end-to-end across relevant platforms (content, posting, optimisation, reporting).
- Develop and execute content ideas that drive immediate traction, engagement, and follower growth.
- Analyse social performance metrics and adjust strategy to improve outcomes.
- Create and manage content calendars aligned with business goals.
- Test, iterate, and optimise formats, messaging, and posting schedules.
- Translate performance data into clear insights and actionable improvements.
- Gradually contribute to broader growth and marketing strategy as results are proven.
- Work independently and take full responsibility for delivery in a lean startup environment.
Requirements
- Proven experience delivering measurable social media growth and traction.
- Hands-on experience owning social media channels from ideation through to performance results.
- Strong understanding of social media analytics and performance optimisation.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking, with the ability to grow into a more senior role over time.
- Highly execution-focused — comfortable doing the work, not just planning it.
- Experience working in fast-paced, performance-accountable environments (startup experience is highly beneficial).
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Access to a reliable laptop and stable internet connection.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
social media performancecontent developmentperformance metrics analysiscontent calendar managementperformance optimisationdata analysisstrategic thinkingmeasurable growth deliveryposting schedules optimisation
Soft Skills
execution-focusedindependent workstrong communicationorganisational skillsstrategic thinking