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Social Media Content Manager - DURBAN

Durban, South AfricaFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead the social ecosystem for NIVEA and Eucerin in South Africa, driving social strategy, Always-On content, community management, and team leadership.

Role type

Senior Social Media Content Manager

Builds

Culturally relevant, high-performing social content and strategies for skincare brands

Domain

FMCG, Beauty, Skincare

Required skills

Social strategy, team leadership, content creation, community management, social listening, influencer management, performance analysis, campaign activation

Preferred skills

FMCG/beauty industry experience, agency experience, creator brief development

Technologies

Meta Business Suite, TikTok Business Centre, Sprinklr, Sprout Social, Hootsuite, Brandwatch, Meltwater, Talkwalker

Responsibilities

Lead the social team and provide direction/coaching; Act as a senior social adviser to clients; Translate brand priorities into actionable social strategies; Lead Always-On content strategies and calendars; Brief and guide creative teams and production partners; Oversee day-to-day community management; Use social listening to identify insights and opportunities; Translate campaign ideas into creator/influencer briefs; Own social performance reporting and optimization; Lead social amplification for brand launches and activations

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC