83 Public Relations jobs in South Africa

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Somerset West, Western Cape R100000 - R120000 Y Release SCE Trading (PTY) Ltd

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We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Public Relations & Communications Administrator to support daily operations through effective communication, coordination, and data management. This role serves as the central point of contact between our team, clients, agents, doctors, and pharmacies. Responsibilities include handling calls, emails, social media messages, administrative tasks, and basic data capturing. You'll also assist in routing any medical-related queries to the appropriate personnel.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as the main contact for incoming customer communication (phone, email, social media).
  • Respond to general questions and ensure timely, professional replies across all platforms.
  • Manage social media inboxes and escalate issues when needed.
  • Coordinate and communicate with agents, doctors, and pharmacies as required.
  • Perform administrative support tasks such as scheduling, follow-ups, and maintaining communication logs.
  • Handle basic data capturing and updating of internal systems or spreadsheets.
  • Route medical-related questions to the appropriate team members; no clinical advice required.
  • Support public relations efforts by maintaining a consistent, professional brand voice in all communications.

Qualifications:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Experience in customer service, admin, or communications roles.
  • Confident using phone systems, email, spreadsheets, and social media platforms.
  • High attention to detail, especially when capturing and entering data.
  • Professional and calm under pressure; able to manage sensitive information appropriately.
  • Prior experience in a health, wellness, or service-focused industry is an advantage.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From R10 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

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Public Relations Manager

Gauteng, Gauteng Blueion Support Services

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About the Role

Are you a passionate storyteller and media strategist who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Apollo Gaming, a dynamic leader in the South African gaming and entertainment industry, is looking for an experienced Public Relations Manager to elevate our brand presence and drive powerful media narratives. If you have a flair for crafting compelling stories, building influential media relationships, and navigating both opportunities and challenges with ease, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute innovative PR strategies aligned with Apollo Gaming’s business objectives.
  • Write and distribute high-impact press releases, speeches, articles, and executive communications.
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key media outlets, journalists, and influencers.
  • Proactively identify opportunities for positive media exposure and thought leadership.
  • Manage all media inquiries, interviews, press conferences, and public appearances.
  • Lead crisis communication strategies and protect the brand's reputation during critical moments.
  • Collaborate closely with marketing, digital, and leadership teams to ensure brand consistency across all communication channels.
  • Produce engaging content for newsletters, blogs, social media, and internal communications.
  • Monitor and analyze media coverage, providing actionable insights and regular performance reports.
  • Organize and support high-profile events, promotional initiatives, and industry functions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of proven experience in a senior PR or communications role.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong command of media-friendly language.
  • Deep understanding of the local and national media landscape.
  • Strong media relations network and proven success in securing positive media coverage.
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and deliver under tight deadlines.
  • Team player with excellent collaboration skills across departments.
  • Familiarity with PR tools such as media monitoring software and press release distribution platforms.

Desirable Skills

  • Expertise in crisis communications and issues management.
  • Strong social media management and content creation capabilities.
  • Experience planning and executing large-scale events.
  • Graphic design and multimedia content creation skills (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) are a plus.
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Public Relations Manager

R250000 - R450000 Y Broll Property Group

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POSITION PURPOSE

The Public Relations Manager provides the Regional Marketing Manager with any support required in terms of communication with suppliers, tenants, clients and public.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

1. Assumes responsibility for the following tasks regarding marketing

a. Develop and execute innovative PR strategies aligned with shopping Centre's objectives

b. Assist with Tenant Liaison, customer Liaison and Public Relations.

c. Write and distribute high-impact press releases, speeches, articles, and executive communications.

d. Monitoring local publications, social media, Tenant advertising and community opportunities

e. Drafting the monthly and ad hoc marketing reports and tenant communications.

f. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key media outlets, journalists, and influencers.

g. Schedule and organise tenant meetings and marketing meetings.

h. General support to the Regional Marketing Manager

i. General support to Centre Management as required (adhoc reception duties when short staffed)

j. Proactively identify opportunities for positive media exposure and thought leadership.

k. Manage all media inquiries, interviews, press conferences, and public appearances.

l. Lead crisis communication strategies and protect the brand's reputation during critical moments.

m. Collaborate closely with marketing, digital, and leadership teams to ensure brand consistency across all communication channels.

n. Produce engaging content for newsletters, blogs, social media, and internal communications.

o. Monitor and analyze media coverage, providing actionable insights and regular performance reports.

p. Organize and support high-profile events, promotional initiatives, and industry functions.

q. Oversee and update website content; ensure SEO and branding consistency

r. Manage and grow social media accounts aligned with business goals

s. Monitor online reputation and ensure accurate listings across platforms

t. Ensure brand consistency across all group companies and communications

u. Support brand guideline updates and cross-brand alignment

v. Tenant Communication

w. Turnover collection

x. Site inspection

y. Social media content

z. Create marketing and social media campaigns and strategies, including budget planning, content ideation and implementation schedules.

aa. Create integrated and cost-effective social media strategies.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

1. Typing is accurate, neat, and promptly completed.

2. Telephone calls and visitors are courteously received. Client and management inquiries are attended. Good Business relations exist with Clients. A professional image is projected and maintained.

3. Documents and reports are accurately produced and up-to-date. Files are well-maintained.

4. Good communication and coordination exist with area personnel and with management. Assistance is provided as needed. Management is appropriately informed.

5. Assistance to all Marketing requirements for the Shopping Centre's and the Regional Marketing Manager.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

Matric.

A marketing or PR diploma or certificate preferred.

Secretarial certificate

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

Understanding of marketing, advertising, public relations, media.

Understanding of sales and promotion techniques .

Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Minimum two years experience in a marketing environment,

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Proficient communication and typing skills.

Able to perform dictation and transcription tasks.

Good interpersonal and public relations skills.

Analytical, creative, and problem-solving abilities.

Able to use graphic art tools and supplies.

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Public Relations Assistant

R60000 - R120000 Y Foncepts Universal

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Foncepts Universal is media and public relations agency providing exceptional services for private, non-profit, corporate an governmental organisations. Our clients are constantly looking for new energy to bring fire into their projects. We have 11 positions available across South Africa to be filled immediately. No experience is needed as tasks will be given to prove yourself with costs covered by clients. If you succeed in your task, a full time time position will be offered. A placement may apply.

Role Description

Full-time hybrid role for a Public Relations Assistant position is available in the Johannesburg Metropolitan Area, Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban with flexibility for some work from home. The Public Relations Assistant will be responsible for assisting in the creation and distribution of press releases, managing communication between the company and the public, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining media relations. Day-to-day tasks include drafting press materials, travel for events, attend meetings, coordinating with media outlets, managing event logistics, and supporting public relations campaigns.

Qualification

Diploma or degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Communications or Media Studies

Relevant skills

  • Skills in Press Releases and Media Relations
  • Effective Communication and Public Relations skills
  • Customer Service experience
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities
  • Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related field
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work setting
  • Previous experience in a public relations role is a plus

Salary

R per month

Knowing your way around the city and meeting deadlines is an added advantage.

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Public Relations Officer

R350000 - R550000 Y Foton South Africa

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Close Date: 20 September 2025

Dealership: Foton SA (OEM)

Requirements

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (press releases, speeches, social posts, newsletters).
  • Strong storytelling and content creation ability.
  • Proficiency in PR tools, media monitoring, and social media platforms.
  • Strategic thinking with the ability to align PR efforts with business goals.
  • Event planning and execution skills (press conferences, product launches, corporate events).
  • Digital PR skills: SEO for press releases, influencer collaborations, online reputation management.
  • Experience in crafting Press Releases and managing Media Relations
  • Skills in Public Relations and Communication
  • Expertise in Strategic Communications
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively
  • Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related field
  • Experience in the automotive industry is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement PR strategies to enhance brand image.
  • Draft press releases, speeches, articles, and newsletters.
  • Manage media relations and act as the company spokesperson when needed.
  • Monitor media coverage and prepare reports.
  • Organise PR events, sponsorships, and community outreach.
  • Handle crisis communication and reputation management.
  • Collaborate with marketing, digital, and sales teams to ensure consistent brand messaging.
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Specialist, Public Relations

R900000 - R1200000 Y Standard Bank

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Job Overview

Business Segment: Insurance & Asset Management

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

Job Type: Full-time

Job Ref ID: A-0001

Date Posted: 9/3/2025

Job Description

Grow and contribute to SBSA/BUs reputation, brand and image, through Public Relations strategies and plans by building media/PR relationships and leveraging PR/media knowledge and experience. To drive positive and proactive media/ brand and reputation outcomes for the bank / BU, through strategic relationship management, campaign planning and implementation, external communication plans, content development, in order to enhance the reputation of the bank and realise commercial benefits.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Field of Study: Communication, Public Relations

Experience Required

PR & External Communications

7-10 years' experience and exposure in the financial services industry.

Experience in dealing with diverse media outlets and demonstrate experience in interacting with media.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency in using PR and media monitoring tools.

An established network of media contacts is an advantage.

Good team player and collaborator.

Demonstrable problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

Checking Things

Embracing Change

Examining Information

Interpreting Data

Meeting Timescales

Producing Output

Providing Insights

Pursuing Goals

Showing Composure

Taking Action

Team Working

Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

Brand Reputation Management

Crisis Communication

Environmental Scanning

Financial Acumen

Leadership to Stakeholder Engagement

Managing Corporate Identity

Media and Public Relations

Target Audience Engagement

Writing and Editing

Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any from of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line on or

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Public Relations Specialist

R104000 - R130878 Y Strauss Communications

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Founded in 2020, Strauss Communications is a boutique strategic communications consultancy providing public relations and marketing services to tech startups, VCs, and governmental organizations. We offer applicants the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with some of the ecosystem's most exciting startups and entrepreneurs, build an impressive portfolio of work, and quickly take on an expanded role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Curating Targeted Media Lists: Identify and maintain up-to-date databases of relevant journalists, publications, and media contacts across sectors.
  • Pitching & Media Relations: Draft and tailor persuasive pitches to key media, build strong relationships with journalists, and manage inbound media inquiries.
  • Press Release Drafting: Write and distribute press releases that cut through the noise and capture attention.
  • Executive Thought Leadership: Collaborate with our leadership team to ghostwrite insightful opinion pieces, articles, and commentaries for top-tier publications.
  • Client Integration: While remaining an employee of Strauss Communications, you will integrate into the different companies' teams, contributing to their mission while maintaining the values and standards of Strauss Communications.

Qualifications:

  • Experience: Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in public relations, journalism, or communication functions in the tech industry.
  • Language Skills: Proficiency in English is required.
  • Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities with experience in data-driven decision-making and reporting.
  • Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders, building strong relationships and fostering collaboration.

What We Offer:

  • Opportunity to work alongside top executives in some of the world's most innovative tech companies.
  • The ability to make a significant impact, with your work contributing to major strategic decisions.
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
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Public Relations Coordinator

R120000 - R240000 Y inBeat Agency

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WORK REMOTELY

Imagine having the ability to work from anywhere.

At Content Allies, our purpose is freedom.

You will have to work each day and put in time and hours, but you will have a significant amount of freedom where and when you work.

ABOUT US

Content Allies partners with B2B companies to create revenue-generating podcasts. Our mission? To make podcasting effortless for our clients. They simply show up for interviews—we handle the rest.

From guest outreach to publishing, we manage the end-to-end podcast production process. One of our most valuable offerings? Booking world-class guests that drive both relationships and results.

VALUES

  • Life > Work.
  • Be Happy & Have Fun.
  • Always Growing.
  • Win / Win.
  • Quality > Quantity.

YOU ARE.

  • Detail-oriented and pays attention to the small things.
  • Experienced in public relations & podcast scheduling.
  • Comfortable & skilled at hand writing emails and coordinating with high-profile individuals via email on a daily basis.
  • A creative problem solver who enjoys figuring out better solutions.
  • Routine-oriented, you like doing the same type of work day in and day out.
  • Experience with cold email campaigns (Smartlead or similar tools) is not required, but a plus.

THE ROLE:

Content Allies produces B2B podcasts for our clients. One of the main reasons our clients hire us for our services is because we are great at getting high-quality guests to interview.

You will be working alongside a team of 4-5 other podcast guest schedulers. Your job will be to handle responses to our cold outreach campaigns and coordinate schedules of our hosts and the guests.

You will also send email introductions between the guest and the host once someone is scheduled, and you will update the podcast schedules each time a new guest is scheduled.

You are acting as a "Podcast Liaison" and will be the face of our clients and their podcast scheduling guests of different profiles, ranging from small business owners and junior-level titles to C-Suite executives at Fortune 1000 companies.

This is a role that requires work at least 4 out of 5 days per week to be in the Gmail inboxes scheduling guests.

We have an existing process and system set up using for outreach and responses, and Airtable to manage the scheduling of guests. We also use Airtable to manage our podcast calendars.

You will not be building a system from scratch, but instead operating within one that is already built and improving upon it.

EXPECTATIONS

If you choose to join us, these would be your goals in the next 3 - 6 months.

  1. Acted as the guest scheduling lead across 10–15 client accounts.
  2. Booked a minimum of 2+ high-quality guests per podcast per month.
  3. Learned and helped run outreach campaigns using
  4. Helped improve our internal scheduling workflow alongside our team.
  5. Maintained high communication standards, even with C-Suite execs.
  6. Become a trusted, vibrant part of the Content Allies team culture.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive pay and benefits.

  • Flexible location and hours - As long as you are getting your work done, it doesn't matter when or where you work.
  • Compensation - Compensation Starting at $10-$5 per hour during the trial based upon experience & location, with an opportunity for growth in rate or to move toward retainers or a flat base salary upon a successful trial.
  • Strong company culture - We have a very fun culture
  • Education Reimbursements - Every quarter, we provide our team with 50 per quarter to put toward any sort of education.

Interested?

HOW TO APPLY:

  1. Create a Google Doc for your application. Keep it well-organized and easy to digest

  2. Include the following

  3. Name

  4. Email
  5. URL of your LinkedIn profile

  6. Write us a cover letter that sells me on why I should hire you for this position over anyone else.

  7. RECORD AN APPLICATION VIDEO OR AUDIO MESSAGE

  8. Use your webcam or cell phone to record an application video or audio message.

  9. This video or audio message should be at a maximum 60 seconds long (Not a second longer).
  10. As the first word of your video or audio message say "Moist" and as the last word of your message say "Toodaloo"
  11. In the content of the video or audio, persuade us on why you are a good fit for this role.
  12. Upload this video or audio to Dropbox. If you do not have an account, create a free one and upload the file there. Add the Dropbox link as the final item in your Google Doc, after your cover letter and questions.

  13. Please provide a link to a 30-second or shorter YouTube video that makes you laugh…

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Public Relations Consultant

R900000 - R1200000 Y ByDesign South Africa

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Company description

ByDesign is a full-service communications, content, public relations and digital firm built to deliver real business results in the marketing, advertising and communications research industry. We have offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town, with partners across the continent and capabilities across the globe.

Role description

ByDesign Communications is looking for a passionate and energetic 

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Account Executive - Public Relations

Cape Town, Western Cape Invision HR

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Position Overview

The primary responsibility of the PR Account Executive (AE) is to offer administrative support to the Account Management team with whom they collaborate. The AE's demeanor should contribute positively to the overall team environment. Prepare fundamental content as necessary. Ensure timely completion and delivery of assignments. Facilitate meeting arrangements and assist the team in their preparations. Provide general assistance to both the team and the agency. Ensure that all communications, whether by telephone or email, are conducted promptly and treated as priorities, including necessary follow-ups to maintain momentum on business activities. Strive to develop strong relationships with all business stakeholders, including staff, clients, and suppliers. Engage positively and energetically with all business stakeholders, whether in person, via telephone, or through email.

Responsibilities
  • Anticipated to cultivate strong relationships with team members, clients, and suppliers
  • The AE's demeanor should contribute positively to the overall team environment
  • Prepare fundamental content as necessary is expected.
  • Ensure timely completion and delivery of assignments
  • Facilitate meeting arrangements and assist the team in their preparations
  • Provide general assistance to both the team and the agency
  • Ensure that all communications, whether by telephone or email, are conducted promptly and treated as priorities, including necessary follow-ups to maintain momentum on business activities
  • Strive to develop strong relationships with all business stakeholders, including staff, clients, and suppliers
  • Engage positively and energetically with all business stakeholders, whether in person, via telephone, or through email
Experience and Qualifications
  • Relevant Public Relations Tertiary Qualification
  • Completion of an internship/in-service training (advantageous)
  • Computer literate, Office 365 proficient
  • Valid driver's license; willingness to travel, if required
Skills and Knowledge
  • Good writing skills
  • Outstanding administrative skills
  • Excellent client service skills
  • Good interpersonal skills with strong service orientation
  • Confident presentation skills
Competencies
  • Initiative
  • Resourceful
  • Enthusiasm
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Planning ability
  • Accountable
  • Time-management
  • Decision-Making
  • Multi-tasking
  • Innovative
  • Results Driven
  • Quality Focused
  • Independent; Self-managing
  • Professional
  • Collaborative / Team-oriented
Seniority level
  • Entry level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Public Relations
Industries
  • IT Services and IT Consulting

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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