Social Media & Administration Assistant

Recruiter:

Merand Corbett & Associates

Job Ref:

CPT002191/CW

Date posted:

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Location:

Somerset West, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Our client is seeking a reliable, organised, and proactive Admin Assistant to support their growing marketing and operations team.

This hands-on role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with strong English communication skills and the ability to manage a variety of administrative and digital tasks.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring content, communication, and daily operations run smoothly.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

Schedule and manage social media posts across multiple platforms
Schedule content to play on in store marketing screens.
Respond to comments, messages and enquiries in a professional and timely manner
Assist with content coordination (briefing designers, sourcing images, uploading content)
Proofread captions and content to ensure correct grammar, spelling and tone
Conduct basic research for campaigns, trends and competitor activity
Assist with reports, spreadsheets and general admin tasks
Help manage calendars, meetings and internal workflows
Track tasks and ensure deadlines are met across projects

Requirements:

Strong command of English (written and verbal) with excellent grammar
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Comfortable using a PC and common tools (Google Workspace, Excel, etc.)
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
Proactive attitude with willingness to learn and take initiative
Social media experience is advantageous but not essential

This role is ideal for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in social media and marketing while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

*ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED*

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