Event PR Coordinator — Paarl, Western Cape

Placements24; Stellenbosch Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Public Relations Coordinator to support event promotion in Paarl, Western Cape. You will work with the PR Manager to craft promotional materials, engage local media, and manage event communications.

The role targets entry to mid-level professionals with strong writing, media relations, and social media skills, contributing to high-profile events in the Western Cape region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
• 1–3 years in PR, events, or marketing support.
• Strong writing/editing and messaging clarity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute PR plans for assigned Paarl events.
• Draft and distribute press releases and media advisories.
• Build and maintain media contact lists for event promotion.
• Coordinate media attendance and on-site support.
• Monitor coverage and prepare post-event reports.
• Assist with social media content for event promotion.
• Support PR Manager with media inquiries.

Skills

Written communication

Editing

Time management

Social media content creation

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations/Communications/Marketing

Tools

MS Office

Media monitoring tools

CRM systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Public Relations Coordinator to support event promotion in Paarl, Western Cape. You will work with the PR Manager to craft promotional materials, engage local media, and manage event communications.

The role targets entry to mid-level professionals with strong writing, media relations, and social media skills, contributing to high-profile events in the Western Cape region.