Social Media Coordinator

Do you live and breathe social media? Are you passionate about pets of any shape and size?

Pet Heaven, South Africa's leading online retailer for pet products, is searching for a talented and creative Social Media Coordinator to join our growing team!

About You

• Passionate about pets, and Pet Heaven’s mission to make pet parenting easier.
• You are a social media wiz with a track record of success in growing brand communities across various social media channels.
• You stay ahead of the latest social media trends, platform updates, and viral moments.
• You are a storyteller with the ability to conceptualize and execute engaging social media content that resonates with pet parents.
• You have experience collaborating with influencers and content creators to create authentic and impactful campaigns.
• You enjoy engaging with the online community, responding to comments, messages, and UGC.
• You are able to work on weekends, on occasion, for event and activation management
• You are highly organized and comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting tight deadlines.
• You are solutions-oriented, can-do attitude; self-motivated and an excellent team player
  
  

Responsibilities

Social Media Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement a social media content calendar aligned with marketing campaigns, promotions, and brand initiatives.
• Manage all organic media activities across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
• Create and schedule high-quality static, carousel, story, reel, and video content that aligns with Pet Heaven’s brand voice and CI.
• Stay up to date with social media trends, pet industry insights, and eCommerce best practices to optimize strategies.
  
  

Community Engagement & Growth

• Actively engage with followers, customers, and pet parents; responding to comments, messages, and UGC (user-generated content) in a timely manner.
• Foster relationships with influencers and content creators to amplify brand awareness.
• Implement and monitor social media contests, giveaways, and polls to increase engagement.
• Monitor and moderate brand reputation across social platforms, addressing customer concerns professionally.
  
  

Content Creation & Collaboration

• Conceptualize and brief campaigns into the studio teams to create compelling social media content.
• Capture and edit short-form video content (Reels, TikToks, Stories) to showcase Pet Heaven’s products and pet parent experiences.
• Source and manage user-generated content (UGC) and customer testimonials.
• Work with the email marketing team to align social media promotions with email marketing campaigns.
  
  

Reporting & Data-Driven Decision Making

• Track and report on engagement, reach, impressions, conversions, and ROI across social channels.
• Use analytics tools (Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics, etc.) to optimize content and improve performance.
• Present monthly performance reports, highlighting trends and opportunities.
  
  

Events & Activations Management

• Plan and execute Pet Heaven brand activations, pet-friendly events, and promotional activations to enhance brand visibility.
• Work with the marketing team to develop experiential marketing opportunities at pet expos, adoption days, and partnerships.
• Leverage social media to promote, cover, and recap events, ensuring strong audience engagement before, during, and after activations.
• Coordinate with sponsors, vendors, and pet-related organizations to ensure successful event execution.
• Capture and share real-time content (photos, videos, live streams) from events to maximize social reach and engagement.
• Track and analyse event success metrics, including foot traffic, engagement, and conversions, to refine future event strategies.
• Be available to work on weekends where needed.
  
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Engagement Rate – Growth in likes, comments, shares, saves, and interactions on posts.
• Follower Growth – Increase in organic social followers across platforms.
• UGC & Community Participation – Growth in user-generated content submissions, reviews, and testimonials.
• Website Traffic from Social – Increase in referrals from social media to the Pet Heaven website.
• Conversion Rate – Performance of social media-driven sales & first-time-buyer (FTB) sign-ups.
• Schedule & Save Promotion – Increase in Schedule & Save sign-ups via social channels.
• Response Time – Timeliness of responses to customer inquiries & engagement on social platforms.
• Event Calendar - Growth in number of events and activations during the financial year and onboarding of pet partners to drive these events
  
  

Education & Experience

• Relevant degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field beneficial
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a social media related role
• Knowledge of Meta (Facebook & Instagram), TikTok, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
• Experience with social media analytics tools (e.g., Meta Insights, Google Analytics)
• Basic video editing skills is a plus.
  
  

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work for a dynamic and growing company in the exciting pet industry.
• Be part of a passionate and pet-loving marketing team
• Opportunity to grow and learn in the eCommerce and pet industry.
• Work on exciting campaigns that impact thousands of pet parents across South Africa.
• Hybrid work options available.
  
  

Interested?

If you are a creative, passionate, and results-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!