PR and Communications Manager

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonus

Medical aid & retirement fund

Leadership training opportunities

Hybrid work model

Prime location in Sandton

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a strategic PR and Communications Manager to lead public relations and communications efforts in Sandton, Gauteng. This role shapes reputation, manages media relationships, and crafts narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.

You will oversee all PR activities from campaign development to crisis management, ensuring a consistent, positive brand image across channels. This hybrid role offers in-office collaboration with flexible remote work in a dynamic, high-performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive PR and corporate communications experience.
• Proven ability to develop and execute PR campaigns and manage brand reputation.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication with storytelling abilities.
• Experience in crisis management and handling sensitive communication issues.
• Strong understanding of media relations, digital communications, and stakeholder engagement in Sandton.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated public relations and communication strategies.
• Manage and nurture relationships with media outlets, journalists, and key influencers.
• Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, and other PR materials.
• Oversee crisis communication planning and execution.
• Monitor media coverage, analyze sentiment, and provide strategic insights.
• Collaborate with marketing, internal communications, and leadership teams to ensure alignment.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Storytelling

Crisis management

Media relations

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and experienced PR and Communications Manager to lead their public relations and communication efforts in the prestigious business hub of Sandton . This role is pivotal in shaping and protecting the company's reputation, managing media relationships, and crafting compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. You will oversee all aspects of PR, from developing strategic campaigns to crisis management, ensuring a consistent and positive brand image. This hybrid role offers the flexibility to collaborate effectively in-office while also accommodating remote work, fostering a dynamic and productive environment within Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated public relations and communication strategies.
• Manage and nurture relationships with media outlets, journalists, and key influencers.
• Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, and other PR materials.
• Oversee crisis communication planning and execution.
• Monitor media coverage, analyze sentiment, and provide strategic insights.
• Collaborate with marketing, internal communications, and leadership teams to ensure alignment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in PR and corporate communications.
• Proven ability to develop and execute successful PR campaigns and manage brand reputation.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong storytelling abilities.
• Experience in crisis management and handling sensitive communication issues.
• Strong understanding of media relations, digital communications, and stakeholder engagement in Sandton.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-driven bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid, retirement fund, and other premium benefits.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and leadership training.
• A dynamic, high-performance work environment in a prime location.
• Hybrid work model promoting work-life balance and operational flexibility.