Sustainability PR Lead — Hybrid, Upington

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Public Relations Manager to lead sustainability communications from Upington, Northern Cape. The role focuses on ESG storytelling, brand reputation, and stakeholder engagement with a hybrid work setup.

You will develop PR strategies, manage media relations, craft thought leadership content, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure messaging aligns with environmental and social goals in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, PR, Environmental Studies, or related field.
• 6–8 years of PR/corporate communications experience with a sustainability focus.
• Proven track record in sustainability-focused PR campaigns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of SA environmental and social landscape.
• Experience in media relations and stakeholder engagement.
• Hybrid work capability in Upington.
• Passion for environmental and social responsibility.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking.
• Proficiency in PR tools and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated PR strategies focused on sustainability and ESG initiatives.
• Manage media relations with environmental, business, and general news outlets.
• Craft press releases, case studies, impact reports, and thought leadership content.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, NGOs, and community groups focused on sustainability.
• Monitor media coverage and public discourse on sustainability topics relevant to Upington.
• Collaborate with internal sustainability teams, marketing, and leadership to ensure messaging consistency.
• Support crisis communications related to environmental or social issues.
• Organize and promote sustainability-focused events and dialogues.
• Stay abreast of evolving sustainability trends and best practices.
• Measure and report on the effectiveness of sustainability communications.

Skills

Communication skills

Media relations

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Hybrid work adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Public Relations Manager to lead sustainability communications from Upington, Northern Cape. The role focuses on ESG storytelling, brand reputation, and stakeholder engagement with a hybrid work setup.

You will develop PR strategies, manage media relations, craft thought leadership content, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure messaging aligns with environmental and social goals in South Africa.