Soweto Media & Communications Lead

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Media and Communications Manager to lead media strategies, content creation, and public engagement. You will manage media relations with local and national journalists, draft press communications, and oversee content across platforms.

The role focuses on safeguarding brand image, advising senior management, and delivering cohesive messaging for the community in Soweto and Gauteng. Extends to crisis management and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, Marketing or related field.
• 5–7 years in media relations, communications management or PR.
• Proven track record in developing and executing media strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience building relationships with media contacts and journalists.
• Crisis communication and reputation management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement media and communications strategies for Soweto and Gauteng.
• Manage media relations and build relationships with journalists locally and nationally.
• Draft and disseminate press releases, advisories and official communications.
• Oversee content creation for social media, website and internal comms.
• Monitor coverage, analyse trends and report campaign effectiveness.
• Lead crisis communication and timely public inquiries responses.
• Organise media events, press conferences and community engagement in Soweto.
• Advise senior management on strategies and public perception matters.
• Ensure consistent brand messaging across channels.

Skills

Media relations

Crisis communication

Content creation

Stakeholder management

Social media management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Public Relations/Journalism/Marketing

Tools

Media monitoring tools

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Media and Communications Manager to lead media strategies, content creation, and public engagement. You will manage media relations with local and national journalists, draft press communications, and oversee content across platforms.

The role focuses on safeguarding brand image, advising senior management, and delivering cohesive messaging for the community in Soweto and Gauteng. Extends to crisis management and events.