Social Media Manager

South Africa remote Until 8/21/2026 5+ years exp First posted March 25, 2026 Last posted March 25, 2026
Job description

About Huzzle

At Huzzle, we connect high-performing professionals with global companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include startups, digital agencies, and tech platforms in industries like SaaS, MarTech, FinTech, and EdTech. We match top talent to full-time remote roles where they’re hired directly into client teams and provided ongoing support by Huzzle.

Role Type: Full-time

Engagement: Independent Contractor

Job Summary

We are hiring a Senior Social Media Manager to lead and scale social media strategy across multiple client accounts. This is a high-impact, client-facing role suited for an experienced professional who thrives in a fast-paced agency environment and has a proven track record of growing large, engaged audiences.

You will own the end-to-end social media lifecycle-from strategy and content creation to analytics and team leadership—while mentoring a team of Social Media Managers and driving measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute comprehensive social media strategies across platforms including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter (X)
  • Create and oversee high-quality, engaging content (graphics, video, photography, and copywriting) using tools like Adobe Suite and Canva
  • Build and manage monthly content calendars aligned with client goals and campaign timelines
  • Lead social media storytelling and brand voice development for multiple clients
  • Analyze performance metrics and optimize campaigns based on data-driven insights
  • Conduct ongoing social listening and trend analysis to identify growth opportunities
  • Present strategies, reports, and insights to clients in a clear, compelling manner
  • Manage client communications, approvals, and workflows via social media management tools (e.g., Loomly)
  • Collaborate with internal teams to deliver creative assets and campaigns
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Social Media Managers, fostering a high-performance and creative culture

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in social media management, ideally within a marketing or creative agency
  • Proven track record of growing large social media followings and driving engagement
  • Strong understanding of internet culture, social trends, and digital audience behavior
  • Advanced content creation skills (graphic design, video editing, and copywriting)
  • Experience with social media management platforms and content management systems
  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing and mentoring teams
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple clients and deadlines
  • Experience in B2B marketing and working with cross-functional teams
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills (client-facing experience required)
  • Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with leadership and stakeholders

Benefits

💻 Fully Remote: Work from anywhere with international teams

🚀 Career Growth: Join companies in SaaS, MarTech, and B2B services

🤝 Peer Community: Connect with high-performing sales professionals in our network

🧭 Ongoing Support: Receive guidance from Huzzle before and after placement

💰 Tailored Compensation: Salaries vary by client and candidate preference — we’ll match you with options that fit your goals

About this role

Summary

Lead social media strategies, create content, analyze data, mentor teams, for multiple clients.

Job title

Senior Social Media Manager

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

remote work allowed, based in South Africa

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

social media managementcontent creationanalyticsteam managementclient communication

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

social mediacontent creationanalyticsteam leadership
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

South Africa

Remote Country