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Phoenix K.

Social media manager | Brand awareness | Content Creator

Johannesburg, South Africa
$15 per hour
5 jobs
$400+ total earnings

One of the best investments a business owner can make is getting their time back so they can focus on what they do best, running and growing their business. Now, I'm not going to explain why you should hire a social media manager. If you're reading this, you already know why. As a business owner, like yourself reading this, social media can be overwhelming. Your focus should be on running and growing your business, not worrying about the day-to-day tasks of managing your social media. It's time-consuming, and if you don't know what you're doing, it can quickly become frustrating. I'm here to take the weight off your shoulders and put my full attention into growing your business online. I'm passionate about every little thing I do. This isn't just a job to me, it's something I genuinely enjoy. I take care of everything from creating graphics and short-form content to developing and executing well-thought-out, research-based strategies tailored to your niche. I also create content calendars, manage your community, and take care of the overall running of your social media pages. I love seeing results, I love building communities, I love connecting with people, and, most importantly, I love having happy clients! Pop me a message, and we can discuss what you need help with and if I'm actually the right fit!

Jireh D.

Content creator & editor | Teaching | Social media | Digital Literacy

Johannesburg, South Africa
$15 per hour
11 jobs
$100+ total earnings

I am a content creator that specializes in instagram and tik tok video creation, script writing and editing. I love helping people and businesses grow an online presence and get them the exposure that they need.

Casandra S.

IT support technician |Digital Content Creator

Johannesburg, South Africa
$6 per hour
2 jobs
$11 total earnings

Dynamic professional blending a strong technical foundation in IT diagnostics and software development with a proven track record as a digital content creator. By day, I solve complex technical puzzles, ensuring high-standard device functionality and hardware security integrity. By night, I translate my eye for detail into the beauty and skincare space, building engaging digital communities and crafting high-quality visual narratives for global brands. WHAT I HELP WITH -Customer support -Email Support -Administrative support -Social media marketing -Social media content creation

Bongi N.

Lifestyle and Beauty Content Creator

Johannesburg, South Africa
$30 per hour
2 jobs
$10 total earnings

I’m a Beauty & Lifestyle Content Creator with a strong eye for aesthetics, storytelling, and trends. I create engaging, high-quality content that helps brands connect authentically with their audience while staying visually consistent and on-brand. My content focuses on beauty, self-care, lifestyle, and everyday routines—designed to feel relatable, soft, and aspirational. I understand what performs well on social media and how to create content that feels natural, not forced. Alongside content creation, I am professionally trained as a Social Media Manager, which allows me to approach content with strategy, intention, and results in mind. This means I don’t just create content that looks good—I create content that works. What I specialize in: • Beauty & lifestyle content creation • Short-form video (Reels, TikTok, UGC-style content) • Aesthetic photos & videos for brands • Product showcasing & brand storytelling • Content planning with performance in mind I’m detail-oriented, creative, and easy to work with. If you’re looking for a content creator who understands both aesthetics and strategy, I’d love to collaborate with you.

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