Head of Social

Remuneration:	negotiable depending on experience
Location:	Durban
Education level:	Degree
Job level:	Management (Snr - Executive, 5+ yrs)
Own transport required:	Yes
Travel requirement:	Occasional
Job policy:	Employment Equity position
Type:	Permanent
Reference:	#GCM141224
Company:	Gorilla

“That is awesome!”

If that short sentence is the response you like to hear when people see your work, then please read on – you may be the Head of Social our Jungle is looking for. 

Are you awesome at these head of social things?

Social media strategy development

• Define and lead Gorilla’s overarching social media strategy, ensuring alignment with client goals and emerging trends.
• Drive innovation in social media content and campaign strategies to elevate client brands across platforms.
• Develop audience-first strategies that blend creative storytelling, data-driven insights and emerging trends.

Platform management and reporting

• Oversee the management of all social media platforms for clients, including scheduling, community engagement, and performance monitoring.
• Implement reporting systems that allow for KPI tracking, and translate platform metrics into actionable insights, highlighting campaign successes and areas for optimization.
• Stay current with platform updates, algorithm changes, and new functionalities to ensure strategies remain effective and cutting-edge.

Creative direction and content innovation

• Collaborate with creative teams to produce platform-specific, engaging content that resonates with audiences.
• Experiment with innovative formats to push creative boundaries.

Client advisory and relationship management

• Act as a strategic advisor, providing clients with expert guidance on social media trends and opportunities.
• Build trusted partnerships by delivering results-driven strategies and transparent communication.

Leadership and team development

• Inspire, mentor, and manage a team of social media professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
• Drive professional development by setting clear objectives and offering ongoing training in tools and techniques.

Innovation and industry trends

• Stay ahead of industry trends and identify opportunities to adopt new tools, technologies, and methodologies.
• Share actionable insights and learnings with internal teams and clients to ensure a competitive edge.

Thought leadership and representation

• Represent the agency at key industry events, conferences, and forums, building its reputation as a leader in social media strategy.
• Publish thought leadership pieces to showcase the agency’s expertise and vision.

Budget and resource management

• Oversee social media budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation to maximise campaign ROI.
• Prioritise workloads effectively to balance team capacity with client needs and deadlines.

What makes a head of socila awesome? 

• Experience:
  8+ years in social media strategy with proven leadership experience in an agency or related environment.
• Expertise: Advanced knowledge of major platforms and emerging technologies.
• Data-Driven: Proficiency in analytics tools and a strong ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• Strong Leadership:
  A proven track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Creative Vision:
  A passion for innovative content and storytelling that pushes boundaries.
• Client Management: Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to align strategies with client goals.
• Communication: Strong presentation and persuasion skills, capable of articulating complex ideas clearly to diverse audience

Company Description

We are Gorilla, an award-winning creative digital agency with offices in Johannesburg and Durban. Our mission, in a nutshell, is to put work out into the world that makes our clients and their customers say “that is awesome!”

Posted on 05 Dec 12:20, Closing date 2 Feb