Executive Social Media Manager

6 days ago

Gauteng, South Africa GAP Infrastructure Corporation Full time

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced **Executive Social Media Manager** to lead the digital presence and personal brand of a senior GIC executive. This role is key to positioning the executive as a credible voice and thought leader in the infrastructure and construction industry through consistent, engaging, and high-quality content across digital platforms.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Social Media & Digital Brand Management**
- Manage the executive’s social media platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, Instagram, and others).
- Build and maintain a forward-looking content calendar aligned with strategic objectives.
- Create and publish social-first content—videos, imagery, and copy—aligned with the executive’s voice and values.
- Monitor and manage audience engagement, responding to relevant comments and messages.

**Content Strategy & Execution**
- Develop and implement a digital content strategy to position the executive as a sector thought leader.
- Write and edit opinion pieces, short articles, speeches, blogs, and video scripts.
- Ensure all content reflects strong written English and maintains tone consistency.
- Repurpose content effectively across platforms to maximise visibility and engagement.

**On-the-Move Content Creation**
- Travel with the executive as needed to document events, appearances, and interactions.
- Capture real-time, high-quality visuals and videos for social media use.
- Work with speed and flexibility in diverse, on-the-ground settings.

**Stakeholder Collaboration**
- Coordinate with the executive’s office, marketing, PR, and design teams.
- Engage with external partners including media, influencers, and content collaborators.
- Ensure alignment between personal digital presence and broader corporate messaging.

**Performance Monitoring**
- Track and report on social media analytics and audience engagement metrics.
- Use data insights to adjust strategy and improve content performance over time.

**Requirements**:

- 3-6 years' experience in social media management, executive communications, or content strategy.
- Excellent command of written English, with strong editing and storytelling skills.
- Proven ability to shoot, edit, and publish photo and video content independently.
- Solid grasp of social media trends, digital platforms, and analytics tools.
- Comfortable working under pressure and adapting quickly to changing priorities.
- Confident engaging senior stakeholders and representing a high-level brand.
- Must reside in Gauteng, preferably in Centurion, Pretoria, Midrand or Johannesburg.

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