PR Coordinator - Mentorship & Growth Track

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Medical aid

Paid time off

Training and development

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is looking for a Public Relations Coordinator to join the team in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will support the execution of PR campaigns and ensure smooth communication with media, working closely with senior PR professionals to develop strategies and manage day-to-day activities.

The role suits someone with 1–3 years in PR, strong writing and organizational skills, and familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in PR/Communications or related field.
• 1–3 years in PR or communications; internships considered.
• Strong written and verbal communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and implementation of PR campaigns and strategies.
• Prepare and distribute press releases, media kits, and other materials.
• Monitor media coverage and report on campaign performance.
• Maintain and update media contact databases.
• Support organization of press conferences and media events.
• Respond to media inquiries and direct to appropriate team members.
• Research industry trends and competitor activities.
• Draft social media content and manage online presence.
• Provide administrative support to the PR team, including scheduling meetings.

Skills

Communication

Media relations

PR fundamentals

Organizational skills

Social media

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations / Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Media monitoring tools

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is looking for a Public Relations Coordinator to join the team in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will support the execution of PR campaigns and ensure smooth communication with media, working closely with senior PR professionals to develop strategies and manage day-to-day activities.

The role suits someone with 1–3 years in PR, strong writing and organizational skills, and familiarity with Microsoft Office.