Executive Social Media Manager at Gap Infrastructure Corporation - GIC

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.