Public Relations Officer - 12 Month Contract

 

Recruiter:

Banqobi Consulting

Job Ref:

Durban

Date posted:

Friday, February 18, 2022

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

Market related


SUMMARY:
Public Relations

JOB DESCRIPTION:

A Public Relations Officer will manage communication between the Entity and its Stakeholders to enhance the brand and improve public understanding of the organization, its activities and services

The successful candidate will be required to:

  • Implement Public Relations strategy and plan.
  • Research, prepare and write content for publications and corporate speeches.
  • Ensure that the right publicity opportunities are utilised for the Brand.
  • Generate publicity around initiatives, brands and events.
  • Attend stakeholder events and provide post events reports.
  • Identify opportunities for SBUs to promote products and services and make recommendations.
  • Build positive brand association with employees; encourage them to be brand ambassadors.
  • Ensure the brand is advertised in the correct media, targeting appropriate target market.
  • Ensure that media relations programmes exist, and queries are resolved within the agreed timeline.
  • Draft, refine and issue press releases around corporate initiatives and events.
  • Establish and maintain working relationships with entities and partners on joint activities, events and projects.
  • Assist in the coordination of public relations programmes and exhibitions or government events.
  • Manage corporate image, ensuring that all brand materials comply with corporate identity manual.
  • Manage the design and application of group corporate identity template.
  • Manage the implementation of corporate identity template.
  • Ensure that all digital/electronic communication projects the right image
  • Manage social media campaigns and maintain the content on social media.
  • Manage financial resources by determining and reviewing budget requirements and submit to senior management for approval.

The following entry requirements must be met in order to be considered for this position:

  • National Diploma /Degree in Public Relations Management.
  • B Degree in Public Relations Management or Marketing will be advantageous.
  • Three (3) years’ experience working in a public relations/community development/marketing role.
  • Valid Code EB Drivers Licence

Requisite Functional Competencies

  • Computer Literacy in MS Office packages
  • Knowledge and understanding of media environment and media relations techniques.
  • Understanding of exhibitions technology and methodology.
  • Presentation skills.
  • Project Management skills.
  • Technical compliance (Linguistic in IsiZulu)

CLOSING DATE: 24 FEBRUARY 2022

 

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