Design and Social Media Specialist

ABOUT THIS ROLE
We are looking for an organized and proactive professional with experience in creative design, planning and social media management, capable of coordinating across teams and ensuring the successful creation and execution of content and digital initiatives. In this role, you won’t just make things look pretty; you will ensure those visuals drive action. You will be the bridge between our brand identity and our online presence. Reporting directly to the South African Marketing Manager while collaborating closely with our Global Marketing Hub in Madrid.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Design & Creative Execution

Visual Identity: Use Ria’s global brand guidelines to create eye-catching assets (stills and videos) tailored for the South African market

Coordinate content creation (creatives, copy, etc.) with internal and external stakeholders.

Adapt content to different formats and channels.

Master Adobe Illustrator to produce high-quality marketing collateral.

AI Integration: We encourage innovation. You will be expected to leverage the latest AI design tools to enhance creativity and streamline production workflows.

Trend Awareness: Stay at the forefront of design trends to ensure our social feeds and ads feel fresh, modern, and relevant to our local audience.

Social Media Management

Collaborate with creative, communications, and other teams to support launches and campaigns

Support the planning of campaigns across platforms such as Meta, Google, and other social networks.

Schedule and publish content across platforms

Demonstrate a solid understanding of digital campaign fundamentals to ensure proper execution.

Collect and analyze data from multiple sources.

Interpret results and extract actionable insights and learnings.

Prepare performance reports for content and campaigns

Act as the local creative designer while maintaining a strong collaborative connection with our Global Marketing team in Madrid to ensure brand consistency and share local insights.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

At least 3–5 years in a design role

Must have experience in content planning and/or project management.

Hands‑on experience managing social media.

Strong organizational skills with a proactive and solution‑oriented mindset

Familiarity with social media management tools (e.g., Meta Business Suite, Sprout Social, or similar).

Must have experience in using Adobe Illustrator, Canva or similar tools for basic content creation.

Video editing (Premiere/After Effects) as an added advantage

PERKS & BENEFITS

Medical Aid, Life Insurance & Provident Fund

Extra leave above standard and Birthday Off

Hybrid Work Schedule

Corporate gatherings, team bonding events, and much more!

Ria Money Transfer is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The position responsibilities outlined above are intended to define the general contents and requirements to perform this job. It is not to be taken as a complete statement of responsibilities or requirements. This job description does not restrict the Company’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job as needed.

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