Senior Public Relations Leader – George (On-site)

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Bonuses

Conferences attendance

Leadership training

Relocation assistance

5-day work week

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Public Relations Manager to lead our communications in George, Western Cape. This on-site role requires strategic planning, media relations mastery, and the ability to act as spokesperson.

You will drive messaging across platforms and manage crisis communications with a proactive mindset. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in PR, with at least 3 years in management, and a strong track record in executing successful PR campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• Master's degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic PR plan aligned with company goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with local and national media.
• Serve as a spokesperson for the company and manage media inquiries.
• Create and disseminate press releases, speeches, and official communications.
• Monitor media coverage and report on PR campaign performance.
• Develop crisis communication plans to protect reputation.
• Collaborate with marketing to ensure consistent brand messaging.
• Oversee social media and digital PR presence.
• Organize media events, press conferences and stakeholder briefings.
• Manage PR budget and vendor relationships.

Skills

PR strategy

Media relations

Crisis comms

Public speaking

Leadership

Budget management

Digital PR

Team management

Education

Bachelor's in PR/Communications

Master's degree

Tools

PR software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Public Relations Manager to lead our communications in George, Western Cape. This on-site role requires strategic planning, media relations mastery, and the ability to act as spokesperson.

You will drive messaging across platforms and manage crisis communications with a proactive mindset. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in PR, with at least 3 years in management, and a strong track record in executing successful PR campaigns.