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Mae P.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$20/hr
5.0
10 jobs

Clients have described me as proactive, reliable, and deeply committed to delivering results. I take initiative, communicate clearly, and truly care about the impact my work has on their business. With a proven track record of successfully strategising and executing campaigns, I’ve helped both local businesses and ecommerce brands increase their brand awareness, followers, engagement, and sales. To date, I’ve worked on over +75 social media accounts. I’ve collaborated with agencies as a social media and account manager, and worked directly with business owners. As a freelance social media manager on Upwork, I’ve managed multiple accounts across various industries, each with distinct goals and audiences. I'm always open to new opportunities, whether it's working with agencies, or business owners who need support with social media, digital strategy, or paid ads.

  • Social Media Marketing
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Social Media Content
  • Social Media Marketing Strategy
  • Social Media Optimization
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Social Media Management
  • Social Media Graphic
  • Social Media Engagement
  • Social Media Copy
Laurisca V.

Cape Town, South Africa

$20/hr
4.8
34 jobs

WHY CHOOSE ME? ✔6 years of Digital Marketing Experience ✔I have a Marketing Degree ✔ I have many years of experience working remotely ✔ My services are high-quality and affordable ✔I have experience across diverse industries and collaborated with brands on a global scale. WHAT DO I OFFER? ✔AI Experience ✔Chatgpt Proficient ✔On-page SEO ✔ Off-Page SEO ✔Graphic Design ✔Social Media Marketing ✔Content Creation ✔ Email Marketing ✔ Social Media Management

  • Social Media Marketing
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Content Marketing
  • Digital Marketing
  • English
  • Copywriting
  • Content Writing
  • Video Editing
  • Blog
  • Writing
  • Visual Communication
  • Social Media Management
  • Content Creation
  • Canva
Kegan Z.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$10/hr
5.0
8 jobs

Hi, I’m Kegan! I’m a qualified social media marketer through Red & Yellow Creative School of Business, and I’ve recently expanded into virtual assistance. My experience includes social media scheduling and management, repurposing content, formatting newsletters and blog posts, creating simple graphics in Canva, summarizing video transcripts with AI tools, managing inboxes, organizing digital files and providing general admin support. I'm a team player who brings strong organizational skills, attention to detail and a positive attitude to every task I tackle. I love learning new things, growing my skills and helping teams stay organized and supported!

  • Social Media Content
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Administrative Support
  • Email Communication
  • Calendar Management
  • Customer Support
  • Communications
  • Social Media Management
  • Community Management
  • Social Media Engagement
  • Scheduling
  • Slack
  • Asana
Chanelle W.

Bloemfontein, South Africa

$10/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Tired of not knowing what to post? Don’t have the time to manage your socials while building a business? Is your content not doing anything for your brand? Then your are on the right profile😉 Hi, I’m Chanélle, your go-to Social Media Manager. Let me take the stress of social media of your shoulders & do what I do best for your brand. I work with new and established businesses to help them optimise & grow their online presence. I do this through STRATEGIC content planning and close performance tracking. I believe every post should have a purpose not just fill your feed, building a trustworthy & structured online presence is essential for any business. People check your socials & this can make or break the level of trust they have in your business. Let’s make sure that when people check, they stay 😉 I offer the full package from tailored-made strategies for your brand & goals to content calendars, editing of content, posting, content guidance, engagement strategy, community management & performance tracking. I am extremely dedicated to delivering exceptional quality work, strong communication, and long-term value. My goal is not quick gigs — it’s building ongoing partnerships. So, what makes me different than the other 32 profiles you viewed? I combine creativity with organization. You get both aesthetic and strategy. I am highly reliable, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented. I am not your typical corporate/agency style SMM, I believe in authenticity and ‘humanness’ And also, I didn’t use AI to write this😉 If you’re looking for someone whose invested in your brand, with a creative mind and a serious strategy, let’s get started. Excited to work with you. Chanélle | The Creative Edit

  • Social Media Marketing
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Social Media Content
  • Social Media Marketing Strategy
  • Digital Marketing
  • Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Brand Strategy
  • Social Media Engagement
  • Social Media Management
  • Content Creation
  • Content Marketing
  • Branding & Marketing
  • Social Media Graphic
  • Social Media Design
  • Marketing
Molly P.

Centurion, South Africa

$30/hr
4.8
12 jobs

I've worked in social media and digital marketing for the past 7 years. I began working in social media management for a variety television show and was able to create content for brands including L'Oreal and Tresemme on this platform. It was rated the top social media brand in Africa for 2018, 5 months in a row. Since then, I have been able to work with many different types of businesses to create a fun and engaging online personality. From professional speakers to small businesses, I love the ability to write in a different voice for each brand - it keeps my workday exciting and keeps me on my game! Creating a digital marketing strategy and content for your business is what I'm here for. I also have video editing skills, having started my career as a video editor for television. Given the current social media landscape and the rise of video content, this has been an exceptionally beneficial skill to have in my field.

  • Social Media Marketing
  • Social Media Management
  • Google Analytics
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Content Creation
  • Video Editing
  • Writing
  • Digital Strategy
  • Video Production
  • Copywriting
Jade H.

Nelspruit, South Africa

$15/hr
5.0
5 jobs

Hi, I'm Jade, and I'm here to help! You didn’t build your business to juggle admin tasks, design last-minute graphics, or spend hours formatting course content. You built it to teach, lead, and scale. I’m the behind-the-scenes partner who quietly takes care of the moving parts, so you can stay focused on impact, not operations. I bring an eye for detail, smart systems planning, and a creative perspective across: Landing page building: premium, attractive landing pages that convert visitors into customers Course creation support: from structuring modules and uploading content to formatting slides and student access Canva design: beautiful, clean visuals that elevate your brand across slides, social posts, lead magnets & more Virtual assistant support: thoughtful, reliable help with admin, launch coordination, and content scheduling I focus on the invisible work that keeps everything together. Behind the scenes, I’m structuring the chaos, polishing the edges, and handling the important tasks you don't get time for. Let's talk :)

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  • Canva
  • Light Project Management
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  • Executive Support
  • Administrative Support
  • Content Creation
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  • ChatGPT
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  • Squarespace
  • Google Workspace
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