Public Relations Officer

Miltons Matsemela; Durbanville; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Miltons Matsemela is seeking a PRO/Communications Officer to set and maintain the firm’s professional image, manage external interactions, and build lasting relationships with agencies, clients, and media.

You will coordinate events, develop business opportunities, report on outcomes, and contribute to branding and market awareness, with after-hours events as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in public relations / marketing / communication.
• Proven record of 3-5 years as a PRO / Communications Officer.
• Proficient in MS Office (MS Word, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint).
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Possess a "can do" attitude.
• Takes responsibility and accountability for own work.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Creative ability - graphic design experience desirable.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Deadline driven.
• Detail orientated.
• Valid Code 08 driver’s licence - (NON-NEGOTIABLE).
• Must be flexible as majority of events and functions, requiring the PRO’s attendance, occur after hours

Responsibilities

• Database management
• Relationship management with allocated agencies and agents
• Business development and identifying new opportunities
• Marketing and brand awareness
• Planning and coordinating networking events
• Reporting on meaningful outcomes
• Strategic portfolio planning

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Detail orientation

Can-do attitude

Accountability

Networking

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in PR/Marketing/Communication

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Main purpose of the job role:

Set and maintain the professional image of the firm by managing its external interactions and relationships, consistently building a positive reputation through networking platforms and events.

Duties and responsibilities of the job role (key performance indicators):

• Database management
• Relationship management with allocated agencies and agents
• Business development and identifying new opportunities
• Marketing and brand awareness
• Planning and coordinating networking events
• Reporting on meaningful outcomes
• Strategic portfolio planning

Education, experience and requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in public relations / marketing / communication
• Proven record of 3-5 years as a PRO / Communications Officer
• Proficient in MS Office (MS Word, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint)
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Possess a "can do" attitude
• Takes responsibility and accountability for own work
• Excellent presentation skills
• Creative ability - graphic design experience desirable
• Strong organisational skills
• Deadline driven
• Detail orientated
• Valid Code 08 driver’s licence - (NON-NEGOTIABLE)
• Must be flexible as majority of events and functions, requiring the PRO’s attendance, occur after hours