Maximise reach, minimise spend with offshore social media talent
South Africa’s Top Marketing Talent | Up to 40% Cheaper
Some of our valued clients
Why South African social media hires are ideal for your marketing team
Affordability
Reduce content and campaign costs by up to 40% with remote social media support
Retention
We recruit the top 0.1% of candidates - proactive, creative, and committed to long-term growth
Cultural fit
Strong written English, familiarity with Western brand tone, and time zone alignment
Candidate story: lawyer turned social media assistant
Preyasha was hired as a marketing assistant to support social media and content tasks. Despite transitioning from a legal background, she adapted quickly - showing strong initiative, learning fast, and asking insightful questions.
Her manager, Rachel, praises her communication style and work ethic, noting how quickly she picked up complex agency workflows. Preyasha’s analytical mindset, combined with creative curiosity, made her a standout team member within weeks.
As her confidence grew, so did her scope - from scheduling and reporting to assisting with campaign execution and client communications.
Client feedback:
Preyasha’s manager said they are “100% delighted” and see her “as a long-term player.”
FAQs
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Companies choose to offshore their social media operations to access exceptional talent whilst optimising costs. By partnering with Modern Day Talent to build remote teams in South Africa, you gain access to highly skilled social media professionals who are native English speakers, work in compatible time zones, and bring fresh perspectives to your social media strategy and content creation. This allows you to scale your social media operations efficiently whilst maintaining high quality standards and reducing operational costs by up to 40%.
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Offshoring with Modern Day Talent means you get a dedicated social media assistant who becomes an integral part of your team, exclusively contracted to your company. Unlike traditional outsourcing where work is delegated to a third-party agency, our model provides you with direct access to and control over your social media hire. Your social media assistant is aligned to your company's goals and culture, just from a different geographic location. We act as the employer of record, handling all administrative responsibilities whilst you maintain full operational control over your dedicated team member.
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Absolutely. Offshore social media teams often deliver superior results due to their specialised skills, dedicated focus on your brand, and exposure to global social media trends and best practices. We ensure effectiveness through comprehensive brand training, social media strategy alignment, regular performance reviews, and ongoing platform updates training. Many clients experience improved engagement rates, consistent posting schedules, and innovative content approaches after partnering with offshore social media teams.
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With our structured recruitment sprints we take you from CV review to job offer in just five days.
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We carefully select the top 0.1% of South African marketing talent. However, if challenges arise, we have a comprehensive support system in place. We'll work closely with both parties to address any concerns and, if necessary, can provide a replacement marketing hire to ensure you find the perfect fit for your team.
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