SOCIAL MEDIA & CONTENT VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

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RecruitMyMom | Independent Contract
Remote | Work From Home | Part-Time

Location: South Africa
Industry: Financial Services
Contract Type: Independent Contract
Hours: Approximately 15–20 hours per week
Rate: R250 per hour
Job ID: ZR_17209_JOB
Posted: 22 July 2026

ABOUT THE ROLE

An established UK accountancy and tax advisory firm is looking for a skilled Social Media & Content Virtual Assistant to support its digital growth and strengthen brand visibility across social media platforms.

This is a part-time remote contract opportunity suited to a highly organised and creative professional with experience in social media management, content repurposing, and short-form video editing.

Working directly with the Founder & CEO, you will transform raw video clips, voice notes, and approved scripts into polished content for business owners, directors, landlords, and other professional audiences.

The successful candidate will play an important role in keeping the firm’s digital channels active, organised, engaging, and consistent.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Social Media Management

  • Manage the social media content calendar and publishing schedule.
  • Schedule and publish posts and stories across LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
  • Ensure content is published accurately and on time.
  • Maintain a structured and up-to-date content calendar.

Short-Form Video Editing

  • Edit raw video footage into engaging short-form content.
  • Add subtitles, captions, text overlays, and strong opening hooks.
  • Maintain clean pacing and professional visual presentation.
  • Prepare content suitable for different social media platforms.

Content Repurposing

  • Turn video scripts and long-form content into multiple social media assets.
  • Create social media captions and carousel content outlines.
  • Develop story frames and other derivative content formats.
  • Adapt content for different platforms while maintaining a consistent brand voice.

Research & Trend Monitoring

  • Research relevant industry and social media trends.
  • Identify emerging short-form video formats and content opportunities.
  • Monitor competitor activity and developments.
  • Research industry news and local business community updates.

Community & Engagement Management

  • Monitor comments, direct messages, and brand mentions.
  • Track audience engagement across social media channels.
  • Escalate technical, personal, or sensitive enquiries to the Founder when required.

Content & Asset Organisation

  • Maintain organised media asset folders and content libraries.
  • Keep the content calendar accurate and up to date.
  • Identify and resolve scheduling or content workflow blockages proactively.

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should have:

  • Proven experience managing professional or business social media accounts.
  • Experience working as a Social Media Manager, Virtual Assistant, Content Assistant, or in a similar role.
  • A portfolio demonstrating previous social media or content work.
  • Strong short-form video editing skills.
  • Ability to add subtitles, captions, text overlays, and edit footage for social platforms.
  • Excellent written English and strong copywriting skills.
  • Ability to create warm, professional, and non-sales-focused content.
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines without constant supervision.
  • Reliable internet access and the ability to work remotely.
  • Based in South Africa with reliable availability overlapping with UK working hours.

ADVANTAGEOUS EXPERIENCE

Experience in any of the following will be beneficial:

  • Accountancy or tax services
  • Financial services
  • Professional services
  • Regulated industries
  • Business-to-business content marketing

REQUIRED SOFTWARE SKILLS

Applicants should be comfortable using:

  • CapCut or similar video editing tools such as Premiere Rush or Canva Video
  • Metricool
  • Notion
  • Google Drive
  • HubSpot

REMUNERATION

R250 per hour

Part-time contract: Approximately 15–20 hours per week

At the advertised rate, this represents approximately R3,750–R5,000 per week, depending on hours worked.

WORKING ARRANGEMENT

Remote / Work From Home

The successful candidate will work remotely from South Africa while maintaining reliable working-hour overlap with the UK-based client.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

This opportunity is ideal for a creative, organised, and self-motivated social media professional who can confidently manage content schedules, edit short-form videos, repurpose existing content, and maintain professional digital channels with minimal supervision.

If you have strong attention to detail, excellent written English, and practical experience managing social media and content workflows, this could be an excellent remote contract opportunity.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and suitably qualified candidates can apply through RecruitMyMom using the official job listing.

Job Opening ID: ZR_17209_JOB
Position: Social Media & Content Virtual Assistant
Closing/Availability: Check the official listing for current application status.

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