Freelance Social Media Manager Mr Price

Job Description

• Are you a social-savvy storyteller with a flair for fashion and a knack for creating scroll-stopping content? We’re on the hunt for a freelance Social Media Manager to join our dynamic Mr Price Apparel Marketing team for a few months of creative magic! This is your chance to work with one of SA’s most loved fashion brands, flex your creative muscles, and help us bring our fashion and kids’ pages to life across social platforms — all from our buzzing Durban office.

Responsibilities

• Be the voice of our brand across social media – from fashion-forward fits to adorable kidswear.
• Own the content calendar and make sure our posts go live on time, every time.
• Keep our social platforms fresh, fabulous, and on-brand.
• Collaborate with our creative crew to plan, ideate, and execute campaigns that showcase our latest drops.
• Strategically tailor content per platform – because TikTok ≠ Instagram ≠ Facebook!
• Align with our Brand and Social Heads to ensure every post supports our goals and identity.
• Contribute to seasonal strategies and campaign reviews.
• Dive into data – track KPIs, analyze performance, and spot opportunities to level up.
• Compile monthly reports for fashion and kids’ pages, backed by solid insights.
• Stay ahead of trends and competitors – we love a good scroll for inspiration!
• Share customer feedback with the wider team to keep us connected to our audience.
• Attend events, activations, and store openings to capture content IRL.

Qualifications

• Matric
• 3+ years of hands-on social media experience in a fast-paced environment (retail is a bonus!).
• Deep knowledge of social platforms, tools, and trends.
• Content creation skills that make people stop mid-scroll.
• A data-driven mindset – you love metrics as much as memes.
• Solid understanding of retail and customer service.
• Portfolio of work done for clients

Why You’ll Love This Gig:

• Work with a passionate, fashion-forward team.
• Be part of the action in our vibrant Durban office.
• Creative freedom to shape campaigns and content.
• A chance to make a real impact on a beloved brand.