Marketing & PR Manager

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

Job summary

A dynamic marketing firm in Gqeberha seeks a Marketing & PR Manager to lead creative PR initiatives, manage digital campaigns, and build media relationships. The ideal candidate has a strong PR background, excellent communication skills, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a competitive salary with paid leave and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Medical Aid Allowance

Paid Leave

Qualifications

• Proven PR agency or in-house PR experience is essential.
• Experience in securely pitching to journalists and gaining coverage.
• Familiarity with digital PR outreach strategies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead PR initiatives and pitch stories to media.
• Manage client campaigns and oversee deadlines.
• Build relationships with key media contacts.

Skills

PR agency experience

Confident pitching to journalists

Digital PR strategies

Copywriting skills

Time management

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

• PR & Media Relations
• 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