Community Relations & Public Affairs Coordinator

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an organized and proactive Public Affairs Coordinator to join their team in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will coordinate communications with local communities, government bodies, and stakeholders, and support events and initiatives.

This role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field and has 1–2 years of coordination or communications experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in a coordination, administrative, or communications role, preferably in public affairs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communication activities with local media, community groups, and government agencies.
• Assist in planning and execution of public events, meetings, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other communication materials.
• Monitor local media and public sentiment regarding the company's activities.
• Maintain databases of contacts and manage correspondence.
• Support the public affairs team in research and analysis of relevant issues.
• Facilitate internal communication flow regarding public affairs initiatives.
• Assist with budget tracking and administrative tasks for the public affairs department.
• Respond to public inquiries and direct them to the appropriate personnel.
• Help build and maintain positive relationships with key community leaders and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Tools

MS Office

Event coordination

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an organized and proactive Public Affairs Coordinator to join their team in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will coordinate communications with local communities, government bodies, and stakeholders, and support events and initiatives.

This role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field and has 1–2 years of coordination or communications experience.