About the position
ENVIRONMENT:
A highly creative, meticulous & self-driven Social Media & Digital Content Manager is wanted to join the team of a leading Automotive Tech company. You will manage and execute its social media presence, support marketing initiatives while curating and producing engaging content, and helping operate an online training platform. Working closely with the Communications/Marketing/Graphic Design team, you will help drive campaigns across multiple platforms, communicate our brand message, and ensure consistency across all digital channels. The ideal candidate must have 2-4 years’ experience in Social Media Marketing, Digital Content Creation, or Marketing Communications including working with LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and content scheduling tools (e.g., Buffer, Later, or native platform scheduling) and have proficiency with Canva, Adobe Suite, or similar design tools. You will also need basic video editing skills (e.g., trimming, subtitles, transitions), be a strong communicator and passionate about connecting with a wide range of audiences through impactful digital storytelling. There may be an opportunity to travel to the USA office to meet their team — who you will be working closely with on a day-to-day basis.
DUTIES:
- Manage and execute the social media strategy across all platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook, and other social media platforms
- Maintain a consistent posting cadence and develop a forward-looking content calendar covering product updates, webinars, internal events, customer success stories, industry trends, and more.
- Create, schedule, and post original content — including copy, graphics, photos, and short videos — aligned with company goals and branding.
- Curate and support written and visual content creation for both marketing and social media channels.
- Support live coverage and promotion of company events (e.g., conferences, internal events, and webinars).
- Write and edit the copy for newsletters, blog posts, event promotions, social campaigns, and landing pages.
- Work with internal teams to source content ideas and ensure technical accuracy.
- Assist with the operation of the online training platform, including uploading new videos, basic video editing, and maintaining a library of up-to-date training resources.
- Use tools like Canva, Adobe Suite, and basic video editing platforms to help create marketing visuals and video snippets.
- Support ongoing marketing initiatives as needed, working closely with the Marketing team across the U.S. and South Africa.
- Ensure brand voice, consistency, and clarity across all channels and content types.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 2–4 Years of experience in Social Media Marketing, Digital Content Creation, or Marketing Communications.
- Native English speaker with strong proficiency in excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Experience working with LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and content scheduling tools (e.g., Buffer, Later, or native platform scheduling).
- Proficiency with Canva, Adobe Suite, or similar design tools.
- Basic video editing skills (e.g., trimming, subtitles, transitions).
- Prior experience working in the technology, transportation, or infrastructure industries is a bonus
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to interpret direction clearly and produce accurate, creative content.
- Must hold a valid South African passport.
- Must reside in Cape Town or be willing to relocate at your own cost (relocation assistance is not provided).
- Must have reliable transport to and from the office. This is a full in-office role.
- Required to work adjusted hours (e.g., later start and end times) to support real-time collaboration with U.S.-based managers and teams.
ATTRIBUTES:
- Comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative, fast-paced team.
- Hardworking and driven.
- Highly detail-oriented.
- Creative and visually thoughtful.
- Self-starter who takes initiative.
- Wants to make a real difference in their work.
- Thrives working independently while collaborating across global teams.
- Adaptable, efficient, and professional
- Committed to maintaining a polished and consistent brand presence.
While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.
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