Pr Lead – Digital Events Management Space 03 / 11 / 2025 New

Strategic Talent Solutions; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A communications and events firm in South Africa is seeking a dynamic PR Lead who will oversee integrated PR campaigns. As a hands-on leader, you'll blend strategic oversight with client management and team leadership. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in communications, exceptional writing skills, and proven people management abilities. This role offers hybrid or remote working flexibility based on experience and seniority, with a salary negotiable based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Public Relations, Communications, or Brand Management.
• Proven people management experience.
• Strong project management skills.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills.
• Confident client-facing presence.

Responsibilities

• Drive development and execution of PR strategies.
• Build strong relationships with clients.
• Lead and mentor a team of PR professionals.
• Oversee campaigns from concept to completion.
• Cultivate media relationships and pitch stories.
• Ensure polished and impactful communication.
• Guide planning around client events.
• Track results and provide insights.

Skills

Public Relations

Client Management

Project Management

Team Leadership

Communication

Job description

Are you a dynamic, confident, and highly organisedPR Lead.Join a growing communications and events firm.

This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who can balancestrategic oversight,client management, andteam leadershipwith the ability to roll up their sleeves and get things done.

Johannesburg (Hybrid or Remote – flexibility based on experience and seniority)

You’ll oversee integrated campaigns that span PR, digital, and events — ensuring stories are told powerfully, deadlines are met, and clients are kept in the loop every step of the way.

If you’re a natural people manager who can bring structure to creativity, this role will feel like home.

Key Responsibilities

• PR & Communications Leadership : Drive the development and execution of PR strategies that enhance client visibility, reputation, and brand impact.
• Client Management : Build strong relationships with clients, managing expectations, timelines, and outcomes with professionalism and ease.
• Team Leadership : Lead and mentor a team of PR, comms, and digital professionals — fostering collaboration, accountability, and growth.
• Project Management : Oversee campaigns and projects from concept to completion, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and deliverables are met.
• Media Relations : Cultivate strong media relationships, pitch stories, and secure high-value coverage across print, digital, and broadcast.
• Content Creation : Ensure all communication — from press releases and thought leadership articles to event copy and digital content — is polished, impactful, and on‑brand.
• Event Coordination : Guide planning and PR around client events, launches, and activations, ensuring seamless execution.
• Reporting & Insights : Track results, provide clear reports, and recommend data-informed improvements.

Candidate Profile

• 5+ years' experience in Public Relations, Communications, or Brand Management, ideally in an agency environment.
• Proven people management experience — you know how to lead, motivate, and hold a team accountable.
• Strong project management skills; you’re the steady hand that keeps everything running on track.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills— you can craft a press release, media pitch, or executive statement that lands.
• Confident client-facing presence with a natural ability to manage expectations and influence outcomes.
• Solid understanding of digital PR, influencer engagement, and content strategy.
• Able to work independently in a hybrid or remote setup while maintaining collaboration and momentum.

Are you ready to lead a Team in a creative environment?

Apply today and take the next step in your leadership career.

SALARY

Negotiable dependent on experience, qualification and work time

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you do not hear from us within 7 working days of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

We thank you for your interest and effort in applying for this opportunity.