Social Media Assistant

Remote Recruitment · South Africa (Remote) · posted Oct 10, 2026

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Must have

  • •Experience managing social media for a brand
  • •Experience with Canva and a scheduler
  • •Strong written English
  • •Basic understanding of social media analytics
  • •Reliability with deadlines

Nice to have

  • •Experience editing short video with CapCut
  • •Familiarity with paid social basics
  • •Experience writing captions for a UK audience

Tools and technologies

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Salary

R23 000 – R25 000 per month Remote Recruitment is hiring a Social Media Assistant for a UK-based employer, fully remote from South Africa, owning the daily social media calendar. Role overview You will keep a UK brand active and engaging online. You will schedule posts, create simple graphics, reply to comments and report on what works across the main platforms.

Key responsibilities Schedule and publish posts across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok Create simple graphics and short videos Respond to comments and messages in the brand voice Track engagement and report weekly on results Research trends and content ideas What you'll need Experience managing social media for a brand or business Experience with Canva and a scheduler such as Metricool or Buffer Strong written English and an eye for good content Basic understanding of social media analytics Reliability with deadlines Nice to have Experience editing short video with CapCut Familiarity with paid social basics Experience writing captions for a UK audience What's on offer This is a full-time, 100% remote role working UK hours, 09:00–17:00 UK time (11:00–19:00 SAST).

You will join a friendly UK team, receive clear onboarding and support, and work with a company that values reliability, communication and growth. We are looking for South African talent who want a stable remote career with a UK employer. Day to day you will use modern, cloud-based tools, so you can work from home with the equipment you already have.

Our recruitment team supports every placement from application through to your first day, and we keep communication open so you always know where you stand throughout the hiring process. Apply with your CV and we will be in touch if you are shortlisted.

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