Marketing & PR Manager

The Sales Centre; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A marketing and PR agency in Gqeberha is seeking a hands-on Marketing & PR Manager to lead PR initiatives and support multi-channel marketing campaigns. The ideal candidate will balance creativity with strategy, manage multiple client accounts, and drive measurable results. Strong PR experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in digital PR strategies are essential for this role.

Benefits

Medical Aid Allowance

10 Days Paid Leave

Qualifications

• Proven PR agency or in-house PR experience.
• Confident pitching to journalists and securing coverage.
• Experience with digital PR and outreach strategies.

Responsibilities

• Write press releases that stand out and gain traction.
• Pitch to journalists and secure meaningful media coverage.
• Manage digital PR and outreach campaigns.

Skills

Proven PR agency or in-house PR experience

Confident pitching to journalists

Experience with digital PR strategies

Strong press release and copywriting skills

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Go High Level

Canva

LinkedIn

Job description

Salary: R15,000 Medical Aid Allowance + 10 Days Paid Leave

About The Role

We’re looking for a hands‑on Marketing & PR Manager who thrives in both traditional and digital PR environments. You’ll lead PR initiatives, pitch compelling stories, build meaningful media relationships, and support multi‑channel marketing campaigns that keep our clients front of mind. This role is perfect for someone who can balance creativity with strategy — delivering measurable results while managing multiple client accounts and deadlines with ease.

Key Responsibilities

• Write press releases that stand out and gain traction
• Pitch to journalists and secure meaningful media coverage
• Build and maintain relationships with key media contacts
• Manage digital PR and outreach campaigns
• Monitor coverage and measure PR impact

Client & Campaign Support

• Support digital marketing campaigns across social media and email
• Work across multiple client accounts simultaneously
• Manage deadlines and priorities efficiently
• Communicate progress, challenges, and wins with the wider team

Growth & Strategy

• Drive the growth of PR and marketing services
• Identify opportunities for client coverage and thought leadership
• Attend industry events and networking opportunities
• Contribute new ideas and creative approaches to PR

Essential Experience

• Proven PR agency or in‑house PR experience
• Confident pitching to journalists and securing coverage
• Experience with digital PR and outreach strategies
• Strong press release and copywriting skills
• Comfortable managing CRMs and media databases
• Excellent communication and time management skills

Tools & Platforms

• Microsoft Teams (for internal collaboration)
• Go High Level (CRM)
• Canva (for quick creative work)
• LinkedIn (for outreach and relationship building)
• PR monitoring and outreach tools

Bonus Skills

• Knowledge of SEO
• Experience in social media campaign management
• Email marketing expertise

Who You Are

You’re confident, proactive, and self‑driven. You thrive in a dynamic environment, balancing creativity with accountability. You understand that great PR is about relationships, timing, and storytelling that connects. You’re adaptable, organised, and passionate about helping brands earn recognition for what they do best.

What You’ll Gain

• The opportunity to shape and lead PR initiatives from the ground up
• A supportive, collaborative environment that values initiative and efficiency
• Exposure to a variety of clients and industries — no two weeks look the same