Media & Entertainment

Social Media Assistant

Remote Recruitment·Remote, south-africa·Full Time·Remote
Media & Entertainmententry-levelFull TimeRemote
-Closes Dec 10, 2026

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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At a glance

Company

Remote Recruitment

Location

Remote, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Remote

Experience

entry-level

Valid until

December 10, 2026

Created

October 12, 2026

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