Public Relations Officer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement balancing on‑s

Health and wellness programs

Opportunities for professional develop

A collaborative and supportive work

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks a proactive Public Relations Officer to elevate media presence and communications strategy. The role blends on-site collaboration with remote flexibility in a hybrid setup, requiring strong media relations and storytelling to protect and enhance the organization’s reputation in the community and industry.

You will develop PR campaigns, manage press inquiries, and craft compelling narratives, while coordinating events and monitoring sentiment across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a PR or communications role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong storytelling abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to build and nurture media relationships.
• Experience in event planning and crisis communication is a plus.
• Proficiency in using PR software and social media monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute public relations plans and campaigns to support organizational objectives.
• Write and edit press releases, statements, speeches, and other PR materials.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for media inquiries and manage media relations.
• Organize press conferences, media briefings, and other PR events.
• Monitor media coverage and social media for relevant mentions and sentiment analysis.
• Build and maintain a database of media contacts and key influencers in the Vereeniging area.

Skills

Media relations

Storytelling

Crisis communication

Event planning

PR software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations / Communications / Journalism

Tools

PR software

Social media monitoring tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and skilled Public Relations Officer to enhance their media presence and communications strategy in Vereeniging , Gauteng . This role is instrumental in building and maintaining positive relationships with the media, stakeholders, and the public, ensuring clear and consistent messaging about the organization's activities and achievements. You will play a key part in developing PR campaigns, managing press inquiries, and crafting compelling narratives that strengthen our client's reputation within the community and the broader industry. This hybrid role offers a blend of on‑site collaboration and remote flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute public relations plans and campaigns to support organizational objectives.
• Write and edit press releases, statements, speeches, and other PR materials.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for media inquiries and manage media relations.
• Organize press conferences, media briefings, and other PR events.
• Monitor media coverage and social media for relevant mentions and sentiment analysis.
• Build and maintain a database of media contacts and key influencers in the Vereeniging area.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a PR or communications role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong storytelling abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to build and nurture media relationships.
• Experience in event planning and crisis communication is a plus.
• Proficiency in using PR software and social media monitoring tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement balancing office and remote work.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Opportunities for professional development and networking.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.