Equals Five
Equals Five
Equals Five
About the job
- Social Media Manager
- Location: South Africa (Remote)
- Engagement: Fractional, Contract Only (Day Rate or Project Based)
Join a Collective of High Performing Marketing Experts
Have you embraced the future of work through a portfolio career?
Are you a creative, data driven and strategic Social Media Manager ready to elevate brand presence and engagement across multiple clients and sectors?
Equals Five is seeking a talented and experienced Social Media Manager to join our growing collective of marketing specialists. You will work across a diverse portfolio of high growth B2B brands, helping to craft and deliver high impact social strategies that drive measurable results.
This is a hands on, high impact role, ideal for someone who combines creativity with commercial focus. You will collaborate with strategists, designers and marketing directors to plan, produce and optimise content and campaigns that engage audiences and contribute to wider business objectives.
What You Will Do
As a Social Media Manager embedded within Equals Five, you will:
Develop and execute multi-platform social media strategies that align with brand and business goals
Build and manage a content calendar that integrates with broader marketing campaigns
Create, curate and publish engaging content across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok and YouTube
Manage day to day community engagement, responding to comments and messages professionally and promptly
Plan and manage paid social campaigns, including audience targeting, A/B testing and ROI reporting
Conduct social media audits, competitor benchmarking and sentiment analysis to guide strategy
Collaborate with marketing, design and creative teams to ensure consistent brand tone and visual identity
Identify opportunities for influencer or UGC (user generated content) partnerships where appropriate
Leverage AI and automation tools to streamline scheduling, insights and content ideation
Monitor platform trends, algorithm changes and emerging technologies to keep strategies fresh and effective
Produce regular performance reports with actionable insights and recommendations for improvement
What We Are Looking For
Our ideal candidate brings:
5-10+ years of experience managing social media for brands or organisations (agency or in house)
Proven experience working with B2B brands
Strong copywriting, content planning and storytelling skills
Advanced hands on experience with paid social advertising and analytics (LinkedIn Campaign Manager, Meta Ads Manager etc.)
Ability to manage multiple brands and markets concurrently while maintaining high standards
Experience working remotely with cross functional or international teams
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to measure, interpret and report on campaign performance
A proactive, adaptable and detail driven approach
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
You should also be confident presenting your ideas and results, backed by data, creativity and commercial awareness.
Technical and Tool Proficiency
Proficiency with analytics and ad platforms including:
Meta Business Suite
LinkedIn Campaign Manager
Google Analytics (GA4)
Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
Hootsuite, Buffer or Sprout Social
Brandwatch, Mention or other social listening tools
AI or automation tools such as ChatGPT, Jasper or Metricool
A strong grasp of social analytics, conversion tracking and attribution modelling will set you apart.
Nice to Have
Experience managing social media across multiple regions or time zones
Video editing and short form storytelling skills
Understanding of SEO, content marketing and lead generation funnels
Experience building thought leadership content for senior executives
Why Equals Five?
At Equals Five, we are redefining how marketing talent is deployed across modern businesses. As part of our fractional marketing collective, you will have the opportunity to:
Work with leading UK, EU and US brands across multiple high growth sectors
Collaborate with a senior network of strategists, creatives and marketing directors
Shape your own career path with flexible, part time, high value engagements
Expand your portfolio and gain exposure to new industries and marketing technologies
Enjoy the freedom of remote work while being part of a connected and collaborative community
Access opportunities for continuous learning, mentoring and professional growth
Day Rate: R2,000 to R3,000 per day, based on experience and project scope
Social Media Manager
Equals Five: A complete marketing team for the same cost as a Senior Marketing Manager! We are YOUR marketing team that delivers the growth and scale that YOU need. Our marketing teams are experts in delivering commercial marketing for scale-up businesses. Equals Five’s broad and deep range of marketing experts means that we can deliver fully integrated sales and marketing strategies and programmes that are more than the sum of their parts. All of our marketing specialists and experts are highly qualified and experienced, we only recruit the best, and our success is intrinsically linked to yours. Whether your aim is to generate sales pipeline, build your brand reputation, open up new routes to market or to better exploit your existing customer base, your marketing team from Equals Five will help you to build and execute those marketing strategies and programmes that meet those goals, and deliver tangible business results for your company.