Community-Impact PR Officer — Rustenburg

Placements24; Randfontein; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Public Relations Officer based in Rustenburg, North West, to enhance community engagement and manage the organization’s public image through proactive communication. You will develop PR strategies, manage media relations, and ensure transparent communication about initiatives and operations.

The role focuses on local community messaging, events, and collaboration with internal teams to deliver consistent communications and positive regional impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in public relations, media relations, or community engagement.
• Proven ability to write clear, concise PR materials.
• Strong understanding of media relations and community outreach practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute public relations strategies tailored to community engagement and local media outreach.
• Craft press releases, newsletters, and social media content to inform and engage the community.
• Build and maintain relationships with local media representatives, community leaders, and stakeholders.
• Organize and manage community events, information sessions, and stakeholder meetings.
• Monitor local media coverage and public sentiment towards the organization's activities.
• Respond to media inquiries and facilitate interviews as needed.
• Assist in crisis communication plans relevant to the local context.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure consistent messaging.
• Support the brand’s reputation management efforts within the Rustenburg community.
• Contribute to the overall communication strategy of the organization.

Skills

Communication

Media relations

Event planning

Stakeholder engagement

Written communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations/Communications/Jornalism

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Public Relations Officer based in Rustenburg, North West, to enhance community engagement and manage the organization’s public image through proactive communication. You will develop PR strategies, manage media relations, and ensure transparent communication about initiatives and operations.

The role focuses on local community messaging, events, and collaboration with internal teams to deliver consistent communications and positive regional impact.