# Social Media Assistant

> Remote Recruitment · South Africa (Remote) · — · Posted 2026-08-20

**Workplace:** remote

## Description

### Role overview

Remote Recruitment is looking for a Social Media Assistant to support a UK-based employer from anywhere in South Africa. You will keep the content calendar moving — scheduling posts, writing captions, replying to comments, and pulling together the numbers that show what is working. If you already run social accounts and enjoy the day-to-day rhythm of it, this will suit you.

### Key responsibilities

-   Schedule and publish posts across Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and TikTok
-   Write captions and short-form copy in the brand voice
-   Monitor comments and direct messages, and respond within agreed timeframes
-   Source and lightly edit images and short video clips
-   Pull monthly performance reports on reach, engagement, and follower growth

### What you will need

-   One or more years managing social accounts for a business or client
-   Strong written English and a good eye for a clean feed
-   Experience with scheduling tools such as Later, Buffer, or Meta Business Suite
-   Familiarity with Canva or similar for basic design and edits
-   A reliable computer and stable fibre or LTE internet
-   Availability 09:00 to 17:00 UK time (11:00 to 19:00 SAST)

### What is on offer

-   R12,000 to R17,000 per month, depending on experience
-   100% remote — no commute, no office
-   UK hours, so your mornings and evenings stay yours
-   Paid leave and UK public holidays
-   Direct work with a UK brand and a real portfolio to show for it

Apply through Remote Recruitment with your CV and links to accounts you have managed.

### How the day works

You will start by clearing overnight comments and messages, then move on to scheduled content and any ad-hoc posts the team needs. Once a week you will sit in on a short planning call to agree the next set of themes. There is no cold calling and no sales target attached to this role — the focus is on consistent, well-written content and quick, friendly replies. Remote Recruitment places South African talent with UK employers on long-term contracts, so you will be building a relationship with one brand rather than juggling many.

## Apply

[Apply at Remote Recruitment](https://apply.workable.com/remote-recruitment/j/7BD9C28EAA/apply)

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