Social Media Manager & Marketing VA

Assist World assistworld.com Open · verified Aug 17, 2026

Remote South Africa Manager Social Media

Mid-level Social Media role at Assist World. Remote, South Africa.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You’ll create and schedule posts across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other channels
You’ll turn approved photos and videos into polished, on-brand social content
You’ll monitor Meta and Google campaigns, flag issues, and handle directed setup tasks
You’ll gather platform results, prepare KPI summaries, and report notable metric shifts
You’ll coordinate calendars, workflows, and admin across client accounts

What you bring

You understand social platforms and can judge what performs well organically
You use Canva templates confidently while keeping each brand visually consistent
You write clear captions, marketing copy, and outreach emails
You can set up and monitor campaigns in Meta Ads Manager and Google Ads
You stay organised across multiple client accounts and manage time well

Who this fits

This role suits a social-first creative who can balance content production, campaign checks, reporting, and admin for multiple clients. You’ll work remotely from South Africa and must be available Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 2 PM Eastern Time. Include examples of social posts, Canva work, or other content you’ve made when applying.

From the employer

About the Role

Rachel is a fractional CMO consultancy helping brands grow through smart, intentional marketing. We're looking for a creative and organised Social Media Manager & Marketing VA to support day-to-day content creation, social media management, and campaign monitoring across multiple client accounts.

You'll work closely with the client to bring content to life — sourcing existing assets, editing them into polished social posts, monitoring ad performance, and keeping KPI reporting on track. This role is perfect for someone who lives on social media, has a good eye for content, and wants to grow within a dynamic, fast-moving marketing environment.

What You'll Do

Content Creation & Social Media

• Create and schedule social media posts across platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)

• Source existing photos and videos from approved asset libraries and edit/repurpose into social-ready content

• Use Canva (and provided templates) to produce on-brand graphics and posts

• Write engaging captions and copy that align with each client's brand voice

• Maintain a consistent content calendar across accounts

Paid Ads Support

• Monitor Meta Ads and Google Ads campaigns — flag performance issues and opportunities

• Set up new ad campaigns and creative as directed

• Ensure content and creative assets are properly uploaded and live

Reporting & Admin

• Pull performance reports from Meta, Google, and other platforms

• Compile KPI summaries using AI tools and/or existing reporting templates

• Track key metrics and flag notable trends to Rachel on a regular basis

• Assist with general admin and workflow coordination across client accounts

Must-Haves

• Strong understanding of social media platforms and what performs well organically

• Proficiency in Canva — able to work within templates and maintain brand consistency

• Clear, engaging writing skills — captions, copy, and outreach emails

• Familiarity with Meta Ads Manager and Google Ads (campaign setup and monitoring)

• Highly organised with strong time management across multiple accounts

• Available Mon–Fri, 10 AM – 2 PM Eastern Time

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or other professional design tools

• Background in multi-client or agency environments

• Experience pulling and formatting marketing KPI reports

• Familiarity with scheduling tools (Later, Buffer, Hootsuite, or similar)

Application Note

Please include a portfolio or work samples with your application — even a few examples of social posts, Canva designs, or content you've created. These don't need to be extensive; we just want to see your eye for content and your style.

If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced creative environment, loves social media, and wants to contribute to real client results, we'd love to hear from you.

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