Pavago→
Social Media Manager at Pavago in South Africa
Job Description
Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours
At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a Social Media Manager to lead and grow their brand presence across multiple social media platforms.
This is a hands-on role for someone who understands how to combine creative storytelling, content strategy, community engagement, and performance marketing to drive meaningful business results. You’ll own the social media strategy from planning through execution, creating content that grows audiences, increases engagement, and supports broader marketing objectives.
You’ll collaborate closely with marketing, design, and leadership teams to build a consistent, high-performing presence across LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X (Twitter), YouTube, and other relevant platforms.
If you’re passionate about creating engaging content, growing online communities, and using data to optimize performance, this role is for you.
ResponsibilitiesSocial Media Strategy & Planning- Develop and execute social media strategies aligned with brand awareness, engagement, and growth objectives.
- Create and maintain content calendars across multiple social platforms.
- Identify content opportunities, industry trends, and audience insights to strengthen brand positioning.
- Ensure consistent messaging and brand voice across all channels.
- Write engaging captions, hooks, and platform-specific content.
- Collaborate with designers, video editors, and marketing teams to produce high-performing visual content.
- Schedule and publish content using tools such as Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social, HubSpot, or similar platforms.
- Support the creation and distribution of short-form video content for Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and other emerging formats.
- Monitor comments, direct messages, mentions, and community interactions daily.
- Engage with audiences by responding promptly and professionally.
- Participate in relevant conversations and industry trends to increase visibility and engagement.
- Foster meaningful relationships that strengthen community growth and brand loyalty.
- Support both organic and paid social campaigns for promotions, events, and brand initiatives.
- Analyze campaign performance using platform analytics and reporting tools.
- Track KPIs including:
-
- Engagement
- Reach
- Follower growth
- Website traffic
- Click-through rates
- Conversions
- Continuously optimize content strategy based on performance insights and audience behavior.
- Work closely with marketing, content, and leadership teams to align social media initiatives with broader business goals.
- Coordinate campaign launches, promotional activities, and content execution.
- Stay informed on platform updates, social trends, and emerging opportunities to keep the brand competitive.
- You’re creative, organized, and highly proactive.
- You understand how different social platforms require different content strategies.
- You combine creativity with data-driven decision-making.
- You enjoy building communities and creating content that resonates with audiences.
- You’re comfortable managing multiple platforms and priorities simultaneously.
- You stay ahead of industry trends and continuously experiment with new ideas.
- 2+ years of experience in social media management, content marketing, or digital marketing.
- Experience managing business or brand accounts across multiple social media platforms.
- Excellent copywriting, storytelling, and content creation skills.
- Experience using scheduling and analytics platforms such as:
-
- Hootsuite
- Buffer
- Sprout Social
- HubSpot
- or similar tools
- Strong understanding of best practices for:
-
- TikTok
- X (Twitter)
- YouTube
- Experience using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar creative tools.
- Strong understanding of audience engagement, content strategy, and organic social media growth.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and optimize performance.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Experience managing social media for SaaS, e-commerce, agency, or professional services businesses.
- Experience with influencer partnerships or UGC campaigns.
- Familiarity with paid social advertising and campaign boosting.
- Experience creating or coordinating short-form video content.
- Previous experience working in startup or high-growth environments.
- Consistent growth in audience engagement across all platforms.
- Steady increase in followers, reach, and brand visibility.
- Increased website traffic and lead generation from social media.
- Reliable, high-quality content published on schedule.
- Strong community engagement and responsive communication.
- Continuous improvement in campaign performance through testing and optimization.
- Initial Phone Screen
- Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
- Practical Assessment (Social Media Strategy & Content Exercise)
- Client Interview
- Offer & Onboarding
Right after you apply, you’ll receive an email invitation from Spark Hire to record your Intro Video. This short, self-recorded video is the final step that completes your application.
Instead of repeating yourself across multiple screening calls, you’ll introduce yourself once, and your video will be shared with the hiring team. This allows hiring managers to evaluate your communication style early, making future interviews more meaningful while reducing unnecessary interview rounds.
Don’t overthink it—you can record your video as many times as you’d like before submitting it. Only your final submission will be reviewed. Please keep an eye on both your inbox and spam folder for your Spark Hire invitation.
Apply NowIf you’re a creative, data-driven social media professional who enjoys building brands, growing communities, and creating content that drives measurable results, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and share examples of the social media accounts, campaigns, or content you’ve managed.