Public Relations Assistant (Part-Time) — Mentorship & Growth

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job mentorship

Flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, seeks an energetic Public Relations Assistant for a part-time role to support the PR team with daily activities, media relations, events, and content creation. You will gain hands-on experience while assisting with strategy execution, maintaining media lists, and reports, with mentorship and flexible hours in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

This entry-level opportunity is ideal for students or recent graduates pursuing PR, Communications or

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or holding a degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• Previous internship or volunteer experience in a communications or PR role is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with social media platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting and distributing press releases and other PR materials.
• Support the coordination of PR events and media activities.
• Maintain media contact lists and databases.
• Monitor media coverage and assist in compiling reports.
• Provide administrative support to the PR team, including scheduling and correspondence.
• Conduct research on media trends and potential coverage opportunities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations/Communications/Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media platforms

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, seeks an energetic Public Relations Assistant for a part-time role to support the PR team with daily activities, media relations, events, and content creation. You will gain hands-on experience while assisting with strategy execution, maintaining media lists, and reports, with mentorship and flexible hours in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

This entry-level opportunity is ideal for students or recent graduates pursuing PR, Communications or