Hybrid PR & Communications Specialist

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybride; ZAR 360 000 - 480 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a proactive PR and Communications Officer for our client in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role combines office presence with remote flexibility to manage the company's public image, stakeholder communications, and corporate messaging in an industrial environment.

The successful candidate will craft content, coordinate media activities, monitor coverage, and support marketing and corporate affairs teams to ensure consistent brand voice across channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
• 2–4 years’ experience in PR, communications, or marketing support.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English; familiarity with media relations and monitoring tools.

Responsabilités

• Assist in development and implementation of PR and communication strategies.
• Draft press releases, newsletters, internal communications, and website content.
• Monitor media coverage and social media for mentions and industry news.
• Support media events, site tours, and community engagement initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with local media and community stakeholders.
• Manage corporate social media accounts with timely, engaging posts.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations to ensure brand consistency.
• Assist in crisis communication planning and response.
• Support internal communications to align employees.
• Research PR trends and industry developments.

Connaissances

Written and verbal communication

Media relations

Social media management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR/Journalism/Marketing

Outils

Media monitoring tools

Social media management tools

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a proactive PR and Communications Officer for our client in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role combines office presence with remote flexibility to manage the company's public image, stakeholder communications, and corporate messaging in an industrial environment.

The successful candidate will craft content, coordinate media activities, monitor coverage, and support marketing and corporate affairs teams to ensure consistent brand voice across channels.