{"id":31425,"date":"2026-03-06T12:04:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T12:04:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/social-media-manager-mid-weight-art-director-cape-town\/"},"modified":"2026-06-07T00:24:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T00:24:38","slug":"social-media-manager-mid-weight-art-director-cape-town","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=31425","title":{"rendered":"Social Media Manager \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Mid-Weight Art Director (Cape Town)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Responsibilities:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Client Service\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tEstablish and\u00a0maintain\u00a0relationships with clients.\u00a0Build trust through ongoing thought leadership in social media.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tManage creative briefs, client\u00a0feedback\u00a0and delivery of content.\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\n\tPlan, create timelines, update status, manage deliverables and expectations.\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\n\tSet up, manage, conduct, and contact report on client presentations.\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\n\tAssist with administration and finance.<br \/>\n\tManage user\u00a0security and\u00a0access to clients\u2019 accounts \/ tools \/ reports \/ dashboards.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Strategic Thinking\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tCollaborate and contribute\u00a0on Social Media proposals and concepts for:\u00a0<br \/>\n\tPlanned\u00a0and ad-hoc\u00a0activity.\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\n\tOnline listening, trend sourcing, outreach &amp; 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Reputation Management\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\n\tContent Marketing &amp; Production\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\n\tTechnology Development (AR, VR or AI)\u00a0<br \/>\n\tImmerging technology etc.\u00a0?\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Requirements:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tWork experience in\u00a0Social Media\u00a0and\/or Agency Environment\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\n\tExperience in the fundamentals of classical and digital marketing\u00a0<br \/>\n\tExcellent verbal and written communication skills?\u00a0<br \/>\n\tStrong analytical and project management skills\u00a0<br \/>\n\tExcellent interpersonal skills\u00a0<br \/>\n\tPublic speaking and presentation skills is beneficial.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tSelf-motivated,\u00a0hard-working\u00a0and eager to learn attitude.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tHighly organised, strong attention to detail, deadline driven, ability to problem solve and confident in a fast-paced environment.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tDeep understanding of the various\u00a0social media\u00a0and immerging\u00a0marketing channels\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\n\tExperience with retail brands is beneficial.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tValid, driver&#8217;s licence and own transport.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( https:\/\/www.99c.co.za\/ ) or<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"99C","_company_website":"https:\/\/www.99c.co.za\/","_company_tagline":"We officially opened our doors on 1 September 2008 with 30+ staff and the Checkers account. 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