Part-time Social Media Content Creator

Working 18–20 hours per week, this 6-month fixed-term contract supports content creation and online audience engagement for an events business. The role balances desk-based digital tasks with active on-site capturing, documenting installation progress, completed builds, live activations, and team activities. Playing a central role in driving visual marketing, this position translates physical projects into short-form videos, reels, photos, and structured social media content across key digital platforms.

The role involves regular travel to project sites across the Western Cape, with occasional travel up-country alongside sales teams for larger events.

Key Responsibilities

Travel independently to project sites to capture high-quality photography and videography of temporary structures, marquees, setups, and team activities. Document projects across various phases, including build-up, final structures, and live event environments. Capture behind-the-scenes content highlighting crew members, site processes, and operational details.

Edit, produce, and schedule short-form videos, reels, and posts for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Publish real-time Instagram and Facebook stories during on-site visits to highlight event setups and live activations. Maintain and organise a structured digital photo and video library, ensuring all media is systematically uploaded to cloud storage.

Write engaging captions, select relevant hashtags, and develop ideas aligned with current social media trends. Support the planning and maintaining of social media content calendars. Assist in maintaining visual identity and brand consistency across all digital channels. Essential Requirements Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle for project site travel.

Personal ownership of or direct access to a camera capable of capturing quality photography and video. Flexibility to work outside standard office hours to cover specific events, setups, or activations when required. Ability to work independently on active project sites and coordinate effectively with on-site construction and event teams.

Desirable Requirements Prior experience in social media management, short-form video editing, or content capturing. Required Software Skills Canva Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Benefits and Culture Reimbursed travel expenses for work-related site visits. Flexible hybrid working structure combining office collaboration and field-based content capture.

Work Arrangement Hybrid (At least 2 days per week in-office in Somerset West, with local and up-country site visits). Employment Type 6 Months Fixed-Term Contract.