Social Media & PR Coordinator

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Hybrid schedule

Skills development

Brand growth

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a creative Social Media & PR Coordinator for a part-time, hybrid role. You will manage the company’s social media presence, craft engaging content, and assist with basic PR tasks from our Polokwane office or remotely.

You’ll collaborate with the team to grow the brand’s online community, monitor metrics, draft posts and press materials, and stay updated on trends. The role blends creativity with organization and offers a flexible, supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in social media management or communications role.
• Strong understanding of various social media platforms and their best practices.
• Excellent written communication skills, with a knack for creative copywriting.
• Basic knowledge of PR principles and media outreach is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a hybrid setup.
• Certificate or Diploma in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and schedule engaging content for all social media platforms.
• Monitor social media channels, respond to comments and messages, and foster community engagement.
• Assist in drafting social media posts, blog articles, and basic press materials.
• Support the PR team with media list management and event coordination.
• Track social media metrics and PR activities, contributing to performance reports.
• Stay up-to-date with social media trends and PR best practices.

Skills

Social media management

Communications

Copywriting

Education

Certificate or Diploma in Marketing, Communications, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and engaging Social Media & PR Coordinator for a part-time, hybrid role in Polokwane . You will be responsible for managing the company's social media presence and assisting with public relations activities. This role requires a blend of creativity for content creation and organizational skills for PR support. You'll help build our brand's online community and contribute to positive media relations, working both remotely and from our Polokwane office to meet communication goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and schedule engaging content for all social media platforms.
• Monitor social media channels, respond to comments and messages, and foster community engagement.
• Assist in drafting social media posts, blog articles, and basic press materials.
• Support the PR team with media list management and event coordination.
• Track social media metrics and PR activities, contributing to performance reports.
• Stay up-to-date with social media trends and PR best practices.

Requirements

• Previous experience in social media management or a communications role.
• Strong understanding of various social media platforms and their best practices.
• Excellent written communication skills, with a knack for creative copywriting.
• Basic knowledge of PR principles and media outreach is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a hybrid setup.
• Certificate or Diploma in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage commensurate with experience.
• Flexible hybrid work schedule.
• Opportunities to develop skills in social media and PR.
• Contribution to brand growth and online presence.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.