Role overview

Qualifications

Experience with social media tools or managing accounts for a brand
Familiarity with scheduling tools such as Buffer, Later or Meta Business Suite
A good eye for tidy, on-brand content
Clear written English and reliable attention to detail

Responsibilities

Schedule and publish posts across platforms like Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn
Draft simple captions and source visuals in line with brand guidelines
Respond to comments and messages in a friendly, timely way
Track basic performance and share simple weekly updates
Keep the content calendar tidy and up to date

Key facts

Remote from: Africa
Full time
Social Media Manager
English

Hard skills

Social Media Management Content Creation Civic Engagement Organizational Structure Online Communication

Other skills

Scheduling
Detail Oriented

About the company

Remote Recruitment

Human Resources, Staffing & Recruiting

REMOTE RECRUITMENT is a remote jobs recruitment agency that assists UK-based companies with finding the best talent for their needs. We operate as a full-service employment agency providing recruitment/staffing for the following specialist fields:- Marketing specialists- Sales- Assistants/adminWe source talent and handle the entire process on your behalf, based on your company’s needs for each role. We also take care of background checks and contracts to ensure you focus your attention where it’s needed, on your business.

Company details

Company typeScaleup

IndustryHuman Resources, Staffing & Recruiting

Company size11 - 50

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Job description

Role overview

Remote Recruitment is looking for a Social Media Assistant to support a UK employer's online presence, working fully remotely from South Africa. You'll help plan, schedule and publish content, keep the community engaged, and make sure the brand looks sharp across channels. If you're organised, creative and happy juggling a content calendar, this one's for you.

Key responsibilities

Schedule and publish posts across platforms like Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn
Draft simple captions and source visuals in line with brand guidelines
Respond to comments and messages in a friendly, timely way
Track basic performance and share simple weekly updates
Keep the content calendar tidy and up to date

What you'll need

Experience with social media tools or managing accounts for a brand
Familiarity with scheduling tools such as Buffer, Later or Meta Business Suite
A good eye for tidy, on-brand content
Clear written English and reliable attention to detail
A stable home internet connection and quiet workspace

What's on offer

A salary of R12,000–R17,000 per month, working hours of 09:00–17:00 UK time (11:00–19:00 SAST), and a fully remote role with a friendly UK team. Remote Recruitment connects talented South African professionals with UK employers who value their skills and offer genuine room to grow.