Education PR & Communications Lead: Storytelling & Media

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Annual leave and study leave

Professional development workshops

Wellness programs

Educational resources discount

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, is seeking a PR and Communications Officer to lead external and internal communications. The role focuses on developing PR strategies, media relations, and engaging content across channels in the education sector.

Ideal candidates have a 2–4 year track record, strong writing skills, and familiarity with CMS and social media management. This full-time position is based on-site in Stellenbosch, offering professional development and a supportive academic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
• 2–4 years of PR/communications experience, preferably in education.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong media relations knowledge and PR principles.
• Proficiency with social media for professional use, CMS experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement PR and communication plans for the organization.
• Write and edit press releases, newsletters, website content, and social media posts.
• Manage media inquiries and build relationships with journalists.
• Organize promotional events, campus tours, and press conferences.
• Monitor media coverage and report on KPIs; ensure consistent brand messaging.
• Support internal communications and online reputation management.

Skills

Media relations

Content writing

Social media management

Communication strategy

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Tools

CMS

Graphic design tools

Video editing basics

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, is seeking a PR and Communications Officer to lead external and internal communications. The role focuses on developing PR strategies, media relations, and engaging content across channels in the education sector.

Ideal candidates have a 2–4 year track record, strong writing skills, and familiarity with CMS and social media management. This full-time position is based on-site in Stellenbosch, offering professional development and a supportive academic