Strategic PR & Communications Manager — Remote

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 700.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Retirement savings plan

Performance-based incentives

Remote work option

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking a strategic PR and Communications Manager to lead external communications, strengthen brand reputation, and drive thought leadership. You will oversee media relations, crisis communications, content creation and social media engagement.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in PR/communications, at least seven years in PR or corporate communications, and a proven track record in media relations, crisis management, and integrated campaigns.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in PR/Communications/Journ/Marketing required.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in PR or corporate communications.
• Experience in media relations, crisis management, and strategic planning.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with corporate social media channels and digital PR.
• Familiarity with the Centurion, Gauteng media landscape and SA market context.

Aufgaben

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive PR and communications strategies aligned with company goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, journalists, bloggers, and industry influencers.
• Craft press releases, speeches, articles, social media content, and other PR materials.
• Oversee media monitoring and analysis, reporting on coverage and trends.
• Manage crisis communications and respond effectively to sensitive situations.
• Partner with marketing, product, and executive teams for consistent messaging.
• Organize media events, press conferences, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Develop and manage the company's social media presence to amplify PR efforts.
• Identify opportunities for media placements and strategic partnerships.
• Guide internal stakeholders on communication best practices.

Kenntnisse

Media relations

Crisis communications

Strategic communications

Content creation

Storytelling

Social media management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Networking

PR software & analytics

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in PR/Communications/Journalism/Marketing

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PR software suite

Analytics tools

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking a strategic PR and Communications Manager to lead external communications, strengthen brand reputation, and drive thought leadership. You will oversee media relations, crisis communications, content creation and social media engagement.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in PR/communications, at least seven years in PR or corporate communications, and a proven track record in media relations, crisis management, and integrated campaigns.