PR Coordinator: Mentorship & Growth in Klerksdorp

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive entry-level salary

Medical and pension contributions

Paid annual leave

Mentorship and skill development

Exposure to PR activities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, seeks a proactive Public Relations Coordinator for its expanding communications department. You will support PR campaigns, handle media interactions, and help maintain the company’s positive public image alongside the PR Manager.

The role suits entry to mid-level candidates with strong writing and organizational skills, eager to learn and contribute to PR initiatives in the North West region.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or Marketing.
• 1–3 years of PR, media relations, or communications support experience.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading with attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with social media tools.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with stakeholders.
• Proactive and eager to learn; able to work independently and in a team.
• Knowledge of Klerksdorp community and media landscape is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of public relations strategies and plans.
• Coordinate media outreach activities and respond to basic media inquiries.
• Draft and edit press releases, media advisories, and other PR materials.
• Monitor media coverage and compile daily/weekly media monitoring reports.
• Help organize and manage press events, conferences, and promotional activities.
• Maintain and update media contact databases and distribution lists.
• Support the PR team in social media management and content scheduling.
• Assist in the creation of presentations and reports related to PR activities.
• Liaise with internal departments to gather information for PR purposes.
• Manage the logistics of PR collateral and materials.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Microsoft Office

Social media

PR tools

Stakeholder relations

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, seeks a proactive Public Relations Coordinator for its expanding communications department. You will support PR campaigns, handle media interactions, and help maintain the company’s positive public image alongside the PR Manager.

The role suits entry to mid-level candidates with strong writing and organizational skills, eager to learn and contribute to PR initiatives in the North West region.