Public Relations Officer

Placements24; Komani; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an enthusiastic Public Relations Officer to join its communications team in Queenstown. You will manage the company’s public image, build relationships with media, and support PR campaigns.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a key communications role within a supportive environment focused on enhancing the organization’s public profile. The role offers the chance to craft press releases, monitor media coverage, coordinate PR events, and engage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related discipline.
• Prior PR or communications experience desirable.
• Strong writing, editing and interpersonal communication skills.
• Familiarity with media relations and press release writing.
• Proficient with standard office software and social media platforms.
• Ability to work in a team and meet deadlines in Queenstown.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and execution of PR strategies and plans.
• Write and distribute press releases, statements, and media materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with local and regional media contacts.
• Monitor media coverage and report on public perception and sentiment.
• Support the planning and execution of PR events and press conferences.
• Manage social media content and engagement as directed by the communications strategy.

Skills

Media relations

Press release writing

Strong writing

Editing

Interpersonal communication

Social media management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations/Communications/Journalism

Tools

Office software

Social media platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Public Relations Officer to join their communications team based in Queenstown . This role is integral to managing the company's public image and fostering positive relationships with media, stakeholders, and the community. You will be responsible for creating compelling communication materials, managing media outreach, and supporting PR campaigns. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a key communications role, contribute to strategic initiatives, and work within a supportive environment dedicated to enhancing the organization's public profile.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of public relations strategies and plans.
• Write and distribute press releases, statements, and other media materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with local and regional media contacts.
• Monitor media coverage and report on public perception and sentiment.
• Support the planning and execution of PR events and press conferences.
• Manage social media content and engagement as directed by the communications strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in a public relations or communications role is highly desirable.
• Strong writing, editing, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Familiarity with media relations and press release writing.
• Proficiency in using standard office software and social media platforms.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and manage tasks within deadlines in Queenstown .

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within the PR field.
• Exposure to diverse communication challenges and initiatives.
• A supportive team culture focused on collaboration and mutual success.
• Direct contribution to the company's public image and community engagement.