Overview
Social Media Content Specialist Jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Social Media Content Specialist
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Recruiter:
Communicate Recruitment
Job Ref:
CTD000458/PKN
Date posted:
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
SUMMARY:
We’re looking for a creative, hands-on content specialist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves bringing brands to life through engaging, platform-first content.
This is a creator-led role where execution is key — you’ll be responsible for producing, shaping, and delivering content that connects with audiences and drives engagement across multiple social platforms.
POSITION INFO:
What You’ll Do
Content Creation & Execution
Produce and publish high-quality content across social platforms (including video, static posts, carousels, and stories)
Film and edit short-form video content tailored for each platform
Translate campaign ideas into engaging, on-brand creative assets
Ensure all output aligns with brand tone, identity, and messaging
Campaign & Content Delivery
Execute content plans and ensure timely delivery of campaigns
Prepare content for publishing, including captions, tagging, and formatting
Manage and organise content assets efficiently across projects
Assist with quick turnarounds, edits, and updates when required
Trends & Innovation
Stay on top of digital trends, platform updates, and new content formats
Bring fresh, relevant ideas to the table regularly
Adapt trends in a way that feels authentic to the brand
Experiment with new tools and creative approaches
Community & Engagement
Support engagement on social platforms when needed
Respond to comments or flag important feedback and sentiment
Help build a strong and active online community
Performance & Optimisation
Monitor how content performs across platforms
Use insights to improve future content and strategy
Contribute to reporting with key learnings and recommendations
Collaboration & Support
Work closely with internal teams to produce meaningful content
Assist on content shoots, events, and behind-the-scenes capture
Collaborate with external creatives where needed
What We’re Looking For
2–4 years’ experience in social media content creation (agency or in-house)
Strong portfolio showcasing short-form video and platform-native content
Experience with tools such as CapCut, Canva, Adobe Premiere (or similar)
Solid understanding of how major platforms work and what performs
Strong creative instinct and attention to detail
Ability to work quickly while maintaining quality
Excellent written communication skills
Creative and visually driven
Proactive and ideas-focused
Organised and deadline-driven
Adaptable in a fast-moving environment
Confident working independently and in a team
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to:
Be hands-on with content creation
Work on campaigns end-to-end
Have a real impact on how a brand shows up online
Grow within a dynamic marketing environment
Let us assist you with your Digital career!