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Rachel J.

Pretoria, South Africa

$16/hr
5.0
7 jobs

Most brands don’t have a content problem, they have a positioning and strategy problem. I help B2B and DTC brands turn social media into a structured growth channel, not just a content output. As the founder of Sol Communications, I’ve worked across industries to simplify complex messaging, build clear content strategies, and create social media systems that drive engagement and conversion. My approach focuses on: • Positioning and messaging clarity • Strategy-led content planning • Scalable content creation • Continuous optimisation based on performance I’ve supported brands across LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and X. Helping transform attention into meaningful engagement, and engagement into measurable growth. If you’re looking for a long-term partner to build and scale your content, not just someone to post. Let’s connect.

  • Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Brand Consulting
  • Marketing
  • Digital Marketing
  • Branding & Marketing
  • Digital Marketing Materials
  • Content Calendar
  • Content Development
  • Content Editing
  • Social Media Advertising
  • Social Media Copy
  • Social Media Kit
  • Advertising
  • Account Management
Lezahn H.

Benoni, South Africa

$15/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Hello! I’m Lezahn Herselman, a passionate and results-driven digital marketing and social media professional with 8+ years of experience helping businesses, creators, and entrepreneurs grow their online presence, engage audiences, and drive real results. My work is not just about posting content—it’s about telling your brand story, building trust, and creating measurable impact. What I Bring to the Table: Social Media Management & Growth: I manage accounts on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and other platforms. From creating content calendars to scheduling posts and analyzing insights, I ensure your brand is consistent, engaging, and growing organically. Content Creation & Design: I create graphics, copy, videos, and digital assets tailored to your audience. Whether it’s a high-converting ad, a carousel post, or a brand refresh, I make content that stands out and converts. Digital Marketing Strategy: From email campaigns and lead generation to paid ads and analytics, I develop strategies that turn clicks into customers and followers into loyal fans. Branding & Personal Projects: I help businesses and creators craft authentic, memorable brands that resonate with their audience. This includes brand voice development, visual identity, and online storytelling. Why Work With Me: I’m highly self-directed and organized—I can manage projects end-to-end with minimal supervision. I have a keen eye for detail and a results-oriented mindset. I focus on quality work that drives measurable impact. I am adaptable and communicative, always ensuring clients feel informed, supported, and confident in my work. I treat every project like it’s my own—your success is my success. Industries & Niches I’ve Worked With: Telecommunications and technology brands Music and entertainment (artists, live events, promotions) Service-based businesses and entrepreneurs Student and creator-focused campaigns How I Can Help You Succeed: If you’re looking for someone to elevate your social media, boost engagement, create captivating content, or manage digital campaigns that deliver real results, I’m here to make it happen. I’m not just a freelancer; I’m a partner in your growth, focused on strategies and execution that give you a competitive edge. I’m excited to connect with clients who are serious about growing their brand, online presence, and business impact. Let’s collaborate to create content, strategies, and campaigns that make your brand impossible to ignore. Ready to work together? Message me today and let’s discuss how I can help your business thrive online!

  • Social Media Content
  • AI Content Creation
  • Copywriting
  • Canva
  • Business Plan
  • Pitch Deck
  • Resume Writing
  • LinkedIn Profile Optimization
  • Digital Marketing
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Project Management
  • Content Management
  • Branding & Marketing
  • Presentation Design
Roxanne M.

Cape Town, South Africa

$20/hr
5.0
7 jobs

We’re Randd Media. A strategy-led social media studio helping brands show up online with clarity, consistency, and purpose. We don’t believe in posting for the sake of it or chasing trends that don’t align. Instead, we focus on building intentional content strategies that connect with the right audience and support long-term, sustainable growth. Our approach combines thoughtful strategy, consistent execution, and ongoing refinement. We ensure your brand not only looks good, but performs effectively over time. We support clients with: Social media strategy Content creation (static, carousel & reels) Caption writing & scheduling Community management Engagement & audience growth Monthly analytics and performance insights Whether you’re starting out or looking to refine your current presence, we bring structure, clarity, and direction to your social media. All to make it feel manageable, aligned, and effective. Let’s build something great - authentically, together.

  • Digital Marketing
  • Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Social Media Audit
  • Social Media Engagement
  • Social Media Content
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Social Media Carousel
  • Digital Marketing Materials
  • Brand Consulting
  • Branding & Marketing
  • Brand Development
  • Brand Identity
  • Brand Strategy
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Content Creation
Tarryn N.

Cape Town, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
5 jobs

The marketer brands call when they need clarity, consistency, and someone who can actually pull it all together. Hi, I’m Tarryn. With 20+ years of marketing experience, brands are supported with clear strategy, consistent messaging, and a voice that sounds human. This work blends marketing strategy, copywriting, graphic design, SEO optimization, and website creation to build brands that look good and perform well. From refining messaging to building or optimizing websites, every touchpoint is designed to connect the big picture with the details that drive results. Behind the scenes, strong foundations keep everything running smoothly: • Digital Asset Management (DAM) & Digital Librarianship Hundreds of thousands of assets organized in Canto at 2U, with clear structures, naming systems, and style guides acting as a single source of truth. Scalable taxonomy and metadata systems also developed for a growing U.S. video library. • Brand Systems, Graphic Design & Templates Brand guidelines, visual systems, templates, and marketing assets that keep everything consistent and polished. • Marketing Support, SEO & Website Management Content calendars, email flows, social copy, SEO-driven content, website builds (Shopify & Wix), UX/navigation, and ongoing optimization. Services Snapshot: * Marketing Strategy & Brand Positioning * SEO Optimization & Content Structure * Website Creation & Optimization (Shopify, Wix) * Graphic Design & Brand Systems * Digital Asset Management (DAM) & Taxonomy * Content, Email Marketing & Social Media Support Clients can expect clear communication, proactive project management, and high-quality work without micromanagement. Big-picture thinking paired with hands-on execution - keeping brands clear, consistent, and stress-free. Feel free to connect anytime. 🙂

  • Digital Marketing Management
  • Digital Asset Management
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Ecommerce Website
  • Web Content Development
  • Email Marketing
  • Visual Identity
  • Copywriting
  • Content Creation
  • Administrative Support
  • Canva
  • Content Planning
  • Marketing
Ane S.

Somerset West, South Africa

$55/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I’m a Social Media Manager and Head of Marketing with experience leading full-scope marketing initiatives for growing brands across ecommerce, consumer products, and digital platforms. My work focuses on building structured social media systems that go beyond simply posting content. I help brands develop consistent content strategies, manage active communities, and create social media ecosystems that support brand visibility, engagement, and measurable growth. I bring a balance of both the creative and analytical sides of marketing. On the creative side, I enjoy developing content ideas, writing engaging captions, coordinating short-form video, and maintaining a consistent brand voice across platforms. On the analytical side, I monitor performance metrics such as engagement rates, CTR, reach, and conversion signals to continuously optimize campaigns and improve results. Alongside managing social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X, I have also led broader marketing functions — including campaign strategy, brand positioning, content architecture, and performance analysis — ensuring that social media aligns with wider business objectives. What I bring to brands: • Social media strategy and platform management • Creative content planning and storytelling • Community engagement and audience interaction • Short-form video and visual content coordination • Performance tracking and analytics-based optimization • Alignment between organic social, brand messaging, and business goals • Structured content calendars and publishing systems As Head of Marketing for consumer-facing brands, I’m comfortable balancing both strategy and execution — ensuring that marketing efforts are not only creative, but also driven by data and clear business outcomes. If you’re looking for someone who can manage social media professionally while combining creativity with performance-driven insights, I’d love to connect.

  • Brand Consulting
  • Brand Development
  • Brand Identity
  • Branding
  • Branding & Marketing
  • Brand Strategy
  • Digital Marketing
  • Digital Marketing Materials
  • Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Marketing
  • Ecommerce
Amy C.

Cape Town, South Africa

$30/hr
5.0
9 jobs

I help founders build authority and attract aligned clients through strategic content that sounds like you- no templates, no mass production, just intentional systems that convert followers into paying clients. We live in an era where personal branding is no longer a nice-to-have- it's a necessity. If you're posting consistently without results, spending hours on content that gets ignored, attracting the wrong audience, or feeling disconnected from content that doesn't sound like you, I build the strategy and create the content that changes that. Core Expertise: ✔️ Personal Brand Strategy & Management – Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn for founder-led brands selling high-ticket services, courses, programs ✔️ Reels & Short-Form Video Production – scroll-stopping content with trending audio, storytelling structure, conversion-focused messaging ✔️ Profile Positioning for Authority – bio optimization, strategic highlights, pinned posts that turn profile visits into leads ✔️ Founder Voice Copywriting – captions, hooks, messaging that sound exactly like you speak, not generic templates ✔️ High-Ticket Lead Generation Systems – content funnels, email sequences, lead magnets, webinar promotion for ready-to-invest clients ✔️ Strategic Community Engagement – daily relationship-building through intentional commenting, DM conversations, visibility tactics ✔️ Content Operations & Systems – Notion dashboards, Loom reviews, organized workflows saving 10+ hours weekly ✔️ Meta Ads for Personal Brands – Instagram and Facebook ad strategy, campaign management, creative testing ✔️ Performance Tracking & Optimization – monthly reporting on reach, engagement, inquiry volume, revenue attribution with strategic pivots Whether you're a naturopathic doctor growing your personal brand while scaling your practice, a relationship coach building authority to fill your program, or a wellness expert monetizing through courses and consulting, I build systems tailored to your goals. Recent Results: 📈 Grew Australian relationship coach from 800 to 40,000 followers in under 6 months- leading to sold-out webinar, thousands of leads, multiple podcast invitations 📈 Created content generating 16.1M, 34.8M, and 7.6M views for coach- dramatically increasing profile authority and client inquiries 📈 Grew client's TikTok from under 1K to 20K in less than 1 month through strategic positioning 📈 Doubled Mindvalley coach's Instagram in 1 week (70K to 140K)- resulted in British TV show invitation 📈 Generated 120+ webinar registrations for high-ticket relationship coach- creating consistent pipeline of warm leads I work with founder-led brands who are: 🌿 Building personal authority while scaling business 🌿 Managing dual brand presence – founders running personal brand and business account needing cohesive strategy without doubling workload 🌿 Transitioning from invisible to influential 🌿 Scaling beyond their current ceiling – experts needing strategic positioning If you're posting without seeing bookings increase, spending 10+ hours weekly on content that doesn't convert, watching competitors grow while you stay stagnant, or juggling accounts without clear strategy, I build the systems that solve this. How we work together: ⚙️ Weeks 1-2: Onboarding, Strategy & Profile Optimization We start with deep strategy work, treating your profiles like high-converting landing pages. ⚙️ Week 3 Onwards: Content Publishing & Active Growth Once profiles are optimized and you've approved direction, content posting begins. ⚙️ End of Month 1: Performance Check-In Call After the first month, we review numbers- I don't post blindly without direction. Why Founders Choose Me: 🤝 Proven track record growing personal brands from zero to tens of thousands of followers and generating millions in reach 🤝 Authentic voice in an AI-saturated world- your content sounds like you, not ChatGPT or generic templates everyone else uses 🤝 Boutique partnership- I work with a handful of clients so you get strategic focus, not assembly-line execution 🤝 Deep understanding of high-ticket sales psychology- I know what converts browsers into booked calls and enrolled clients 🤝 You reclaim 10+ hours weekly while your social media finally works for you instead of draining you 🤝 One strategic partner managing everything- no coordinating multiple freelancers with conflicting approaches 📩 Invite me to your job and I'll send you a quick loom on exactly how I'd position your brand and grow your audience.

  • Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Brand Identity
  • Branding & Marketing
  • Marketing
  • Brand Strategy
  • Branding
  • Digital Marketing Materials
  • Brand Consulting
  • Digital Marketing
  • Brand Development

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