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SUMMARY:

A leading hospitality destination is looking for a hands-on Sales & PR Manager to grow brand visibility and boost revenue across Corporate, Leisure, Weddings, Day Visitors, and Museum segments. The ideal candidate will manage advertising, media relations, events, and digital content, while building strong industry partnerships. Creativity, multitasking, and excellent communication skills are key.

Recruiter:

Bright Search Recruitment (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

JHB /HH

Date posted:

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Location:

Magaliesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

A leading hospitality destination is looking for a hands-on Sales & PR Manager to grow brand visibility and boost revenue across Corporate, Leisure, Weddings, Day Visitors, and Museum segments. The ideal candidate will manage advertising, media relations, events, and digital content, while building strong industry partnerships. Creativity, multitasking, and excellent communication skills are key.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead sales initiatives across key revenue streams
• Oversee advertising, PR, and digital content
• Build and manage media, OTA, and tour operator relationships
• Coordinate trade shows, corporate events, and site inspections
• Ensure consistent messaging and brand presence across all platforms
  
  

• Experience in hospitality sales
• Knowledge of STOs, FITs, and tour operator partnerships
• Skilled in digital and print marketing, and media liaison
• Strong event coordination and guest engagement experience
• Confident presenter at industry events and site visits
• Data-driven with strong reporting and budget management ski
  
  
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries Advertising Services

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The purpose of the Public Relations Manager: CSI, Sustainability & Technology role is to support the Group’s strategy and objectives with credible media endorsements that drives a favourable narrative and image of the Group, its brands, products and services while earning the Group reputational currency. The role works collaboratively with various departments to create compelling content, messaging and experiences that promotes various initiatives and/or business divisions including CSI, sustainability, technology, job creation and skills development. The Public Relations Manager: CSI, Sustainability & Technology is a skilled storyteller with the ability to formulate fresh angles and story ideas that promote and increase awareness of the brand.

• Develop, plan and implement an integrated public relations communications plan ensuring goals, budget and tactics are aligned to the broader external communication strategy.


• Manage and arrange relevant PR events and/or campaigns.


• Identify target audiences, tactics and methods for communication outreach and engagement.


• Identify media angles and generate positive news coverage, profile pieces and features across a broad media spectrum. Specifically source and identify human interest stories.


• Research, develop and produce impactful and engaging content, including content for media releases, websites, blogs, newsletters, social media, and other communication touchpoints.


• Review, edit, proofread and quality assure all communications, ensuring a consistent quality of branding related content is delivered.


• Pitch stories, secure media coverage and manage the distribution of releases.


• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners/agencies to gather, maintain and develop compelling content.


• Collaborate with the broader Corporate Communications and PR teams to mine for content that can be tailored and repurposed for a broader audience.


• Engage with creative and design teams/agencies for the briefing, design, and delivery of photoshoots and video shoots and oversee the editing process.


• Ensure related communication is updated on key channels including websites and social media.


• Maximise the presence of the corporate brand on various platforms and channels, proactively securing high-level placements in print, broadcast and online media.


• Set up media interviews, press briefings, speeches, public speaking engagements and Q&As and prepare briefing documents.


• Coach and support preparation of spokespeople for media interactions and public appearances.


• Draft responses to media enquiries.


• Compile publicity reports – monitoring, analysing and reporting on PR results, media coverage and social media mentions.


• Maintain communication mailboxes, ensuring efficient and timely responses to messages.

• Degree or Diploma in Communications, PR, Journalism or a related field – (essential).


• +4 years’ experience in a similar capacity or role with demonstrable experience delivering and executing successful PR and media relations strategies and plans for a large corporate organisation – (essential).


• Experience developing PR concepts, pitching and influencing ideas – (essential).


• Demonstrable experience working with social media – (essential).


• Well-developed understanding of media relations with good exposure to a network of media contacts – (essential).


• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including SharePoint Online – (essential).


• Experience in a retail environment – (desired).


• Experience in a listed company – (desired).

Our Group and all its operating companies is committed to creating, embracing, and preserving a diverse workplace that values the unique talents, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities that enrich our organisation. A place where everyone matters and feels included.

We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally.

Please take note that by responding to this application and providing your personal information, you confirm your express and informed consent for Shoprite Checkers (Pty) Ltd and all its subsidiaries and affiliates companies to process your personal information for the Company to consider your application for this position. All Personal Information which you provide to the Company will be used and/or retained only for the purposes for which it is collected, whereafter it will be permanently destroyed. Your information is only retained if it is required by law or where you have given consent to us to retain such information for an extended period.

If you don’t hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. Any personal information collected as part of your application will be destroyed, securely, in accordance with South African legislation.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Public Relations

• Retail

PR Account Manager

Must be able and willing to write content and pitch to journos

Job description

Magna Carta Reputation Management Consultants Cape Town, one of South Africa's most award winning and established PR firms, is looking for a stellar
PR
Account Manager
to join the PR team in Cape Town to work on leading South African brands in the corporate space.

This role is pivotal in ensuring seamless execution of PR campaigns and client servicing, directly impacting the success of high-profile accounts.

We're looking for someone who has a demonstrable track record in traffic management, project management, management of traditional and social media, writing, media relations, reporting as well as client liaison skills. You will be working on-site alongside the Senior PR account director and the broader team, and reporting to the senior PR account director, and MD.

This is an in-office job with some flexibility.
This is
not
a remote working vacancy.
Magna Carta Cape Town is based in Woodstock.

Key attributes

• A self-starter and independent worker
• Thoughtful with excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Highly organised and attentive to small details
• A knack for working with data / reporting
• Must be able to write content – short form and long form (social media copy, press releases, interview pitches etc).
• Strong media relations skills in the corporate / business media space
• Curious (loves to learn, broad general knowledge and love for media)
• Open to feedback
• Would be described as a strong communicator, highly collaborative and considers themselves a team player
• Innovative and loves to improve things
• Must have intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel, Word PPT etc.
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence in dealing with colleagues, clients and others / must be emotionally mature

Tasks and responsibilities

• Play the role of traffic management/project manager for the team: create detailed schedules, update status reports, set deadlines at each stage of the project, and ensure that work is distributed equally and fairly between writers and PR consultants.
• Develop monthly social media calendars within deadline
• Manage social media communities and upload approved social media posts and content, flag when there are complaints ahead of time.
• Write press releases and interview motivations, seek approval. Manage the approval process with client.
• Distribute content and secure regular media coverage. Develop and maintain media relationships.
• Report on PR efforts and ensure that reports (PowerPoint, Excel and Word) are concise, accurate and presentable
• Client service requirement.
• Team management of junior staff – together with SAD.
• Proofread emails for clarity, grammar and spelling to clients
• Ensure prompt and accurate communication with clients
• Manage the content management system
• Manage the supplier payment process

Skills

• Strong project management skills/ traffic management skills
• Highly organised, self-disciplined and process driven
• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to analyse data and the news agenda for insights (ability to identify social conversations/triggers/zeitgeist and hot topics – must naturally be curious and have a love for reading / staying informed)
• Entrepreneurial skills with the ability to identify the client's opportunities and threats
• Excellent verbal and writing ability, including copywriting and editing, and proficiency in English
• Outstanding people skills
• Basic financial management skills (Manage the CE and freelance invoicing system e.g. Chase)
• Database management skills
• Demonstrated social media skills including community management, and posting of content on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn

Requirements

• Proven experience in account management in a PR agency (3 – 4 years);
• Must have a degree either in communication, journalism, PR or marketing or related field.
• Proven experience working on corporate PR clients (NOT consumer)
• Media relations with business / corporate / financial media – pitching and securing coverage
• Preparing clients reports and presentations (2- 3 years)

Minimum qualifications

• Undergraduate qualification (such as BCom, BA, BSoc Science or BTech) in Marketing, Journalism, Communication, PR or a relevant field
• National Senior Certificate

An advantage

• Ability to navigate high-pressure or fast deadline situations with composure
• Ability to handle large volume of work and traffic it successfully
• Media relations skills, including good knowledge of the South African media landscape
• Experience in selling, advertising, brand journalism, content marketing, advertising, copywriting or brand communications
• Proficient with Chase software, Google Studio, Newsclip, or Meltwater

Compensation: Salary is competitive and depends on qualifications, including travel, a data and cell phone allowance plus a competitive benefits package—Magna Carta is an equal opportunity employer.

About Magna Carta

Magna Carta is a seasoned African consultancy that thinks globally and delivers full reputation management solutions to organisations and individuals that take their reputations seriously. Our integration of the old with the new, through constant development and innovation of our services and products, ensures that our clients maintain a competitive edge while managing their reputational risk in the 24/7 media landscape.

We don't just tell our clients' stories; we are story shapers who cultivate relationships with influencers through relevant and compelling content. We enable companies to establish ongoing ties with their audience – to communicate in a dynamic media landscape – to drive real-time, results-based creative strategies.

Magna Carta, an accredited Level 2 BBBEE contributor, was established in 1994. It is one of the largest employers of PR professionals in South Africa and is headquartered in Sandton with offices in Cape Town.

Our African network now spans 19 countries: We are strategically aligned to Ketchum, a leading global communications firm with operations in more than 70 countries across six continents, for which Magna Carta is the African affiliate. We also have a proud and longstanding relationship with TBWA South Africa and the greater TBWA global network. As part of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE-OMC), TBWA has 275 offices in 100 countries.

Company Description

Eclipse Communications is one of South Africa's largest independent communications agencies, renowned for creating impactful and strategic campaigns. We focus on guiding our clients' growth through innovative communication strategies. Our expertise spans various industries, ensuring that every client receives tailored solutions that drive results.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Public Relations Account Manager located in the Johannesburg Metropolitan Area, with some work from home opportunities. The Public Relations Account Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing PR strategies, writing press releases, managing client accounts, fostering effective communication, and building media relations. The role requires close collaboration with clients to understand their needs and ensure that their expectations are met or exceeded.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in writing Press Releases and managing Public Relations
• Experience in Account Management and Media Relations
• Strong Communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field
• Experience in a communications agency or related field is a plus

Overview

Token Metrics is seeking a Communications and Public Relations Manager to lead all aspects of external comms, from crafting our public messaging to securing media coverage and managing our brand reputation.

The PR Manager will elevate Token Metrics’s visibility in the media and among key stakeholders. You’ll manage press relationships, craft compelling narratives, and ensure consistent brand messaging across all channels.

• Develop and execute public relations and communications strategies.
• Build and manage media relationships, securing placements in top-tier outlets.
• Draft press releases, talking points, and media kits.
• Manage crisis communication strategies and rapid response.
• Collaborate with leadership for speaking engagements, op-eds, and thought leadership.

• 5+ years in PR, media, or strategic communications.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills.
• Experience managing media campaigns and has existing connections with crypto/blockchain publications; deep understanding of crypto or financial services media landscape.

• Background in tech PR, agency, or in-house.
• Experience with product launch PR and brand reputation management.

Token Metrics helps crypto investors build profitable portfolios using artificial intelligence-based crypto indices, rankings, and price predictions.

Token Metrics has a diverse set of customers, from retail investors and traders to crypto fund managers, in more than 50 countries.

Overview

Token Metrics is seeking a Communications and Public Relations Manager to lead all aspects of external comms, from crafting our public messaging to securing media coverage and managing our brand reputation.

The PR Manager will elevate Token Metrics’s visibility in the media and among key stakeholders. You’ll manage press relationships, craft compelling narratives, and ensure consistent brand messaging across all channels.

• Develop and execute public relations and communications strategies.
• Build and manage media relationships, securing placements in top-tier outlets.
• Draft press releases, talking points, and media kits.
• Manage crisis communication strategies and rapid response.
• Collaborate with leadership for speaking engagements, op-eds, and thought leadership.

• 5+ years in PR, media, or strategic communications.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills.
• Experience managing media campaigns and has existing connections with crypto/blockchain publications; deep understanding of crypto or financial services media landscape.

• Background in tech PR, agency, or in-house.
• Experience with product launch PR and brand reputation management.

Token Metrics helps crypto investors build profitable portfolios using artificial intelligence-based crypto indices, rankings, and price predictions.

Token Metrics has a diverse set of customers, from retail investors and traders to crypto fund managers, in more than 50 countries.

Overview

Token Metrics is seeking a Communications and Public Relations Manager to lead all aspects of external comms, from crafting our public messaging to securing media coverage and managing our brand reputation.

The PR Manager will elevate Token Metrics’s visibility in the media and among key stakeholders. You’ll manage press relationships, craft compelling narratives, and ensure consistent brand messaging across all channels.

• Develop and execute public relations and communications strategies.
• Build and manage media relationships, securing placements in top-tier outlets.
• Draft press releases, talking points, and media kits.
• Manage crisis communication strategies and rapid response.
• Collaborate with leadership for speaking engagements, op-eds, and thought leadership.

• 5+ years in PR, media, or strategic communications.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills.
• Experience managing media campaigns and has existing connections with crypto/blockchain publications; deep understanding of crypto or financial services media landscape.

• Background in tech PR, agency, or in-house.
• Experience with product launch PR and brand reputation management.

Token Metrics helps crypto investors build profitable portfolios using artificial intelligence-based crypto indices, rankings, and price predictions.

Token Metrics has a diverse set of customers, from retail investors and traders to crypto fund managers, in more than 50 countries.

Overview

Token Metrics is seeking a Communications and Public Relations Manager to lead all aspects of external comms, from crafting our public messaging to securing media coverage and managing our brand reputation.

The PR Manager will elevate Token Metrics’s visibility in the media and among key stakeholders. You’ll manage press relationships, craft compelling narratives, and ensure consistent brand messaging across all channels.

• Develop and execute public relations and communications strategies.
• Build and manage media relationships, securing placements in top-tier outlets.
• Draft press releases, talking points, and media kits.
• Manage crisis communication strategies and rapid response.
• Collaborate with leadership for speaking engagements, op-eds, and thought leadership.

• 5+ years in PR, media, or strategic communications.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills.
• Experience managing media campaigns and has existing connections with crypto/blockchain publications; deep understanding of crypto or financial services media landscape.

• Background in tech PR, agency, or in-house.
• Experience with product launch PR and brand reputation management.

Token Metrics helps crypto investors build profitable portfolios using artificial intelligence-based crypto indices, rankings, and price predictions.

Token Metrics has a diverse set of customers, from retail investors and traders to crypto fund managers, in more than 50 countries.

Overview

Token Metrics is seeking a Communications and Public Relations Manager to lead all aspects of external comms, from crafting our public messaging to securing media coverage and managing our brand reputation.

The PR Manager will elevate Token Metrics’s visibility in the media and among key stakeholders. You’ll manage press relationships, craft compelling narratives, and ensure consistent brand messaging across all channels.

• Develop and execute public relations and communications strategies.
• Build and manage media relationships, securing placements in top-tier outlets.
• Draft press releases, talking points, and media kits.
• Manage crisis communication strategies and rapid response.
• Collaborate with leadership for speaking engagements, op-eds, and thought leadership.

• 5+ years in PR, media, or strategic communications.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills.
• Experience managing media campaigns and has existing connections with crypto/blockchain publications; deep understanding of crypto or financial services media landscape.

• Background in tech PR, agency, or in-house.
• Experience with product launch PR and brand reputation management.

Token Metrics helps crypto investors build profitable portfolios using artificial intelligence-based crypto indices, rankings, and price predictions.

Token Metrics has a diverse set of customers, from retail investors and traders to crypto fund managers, in more than 50 countries.