Public Relations Officer

The organisation is recruiting a Public Relations Officer for its Soweto operation. The role forms part of a wider marketing jobs portfolio across Gauteng.

The Role

Beyond that, the Public Relations Officer vacancy forms part of how the Soweto branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the marketing jobs side of the business moving forward.

Beyond that, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Soweto team on trust, and the Public Relations Officer role will feel that from week one.

Notably, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Soweto also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Quality is everyone's job. Whether the Public Relations Officer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Gauteng is consistently high and consistently fair.

Why Join Us

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Soweto colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the marketing jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

Crucially, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Soweto keep progressing.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Soweto teams.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Gauteng.

About Soweto

Soweto continues to grow as an employment hub in Gauteng, with minutes from the Sandton CBD. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Soweto.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Soweto, Gauteng.

Many candidates already living within reach of Soweto cite the location as one of the role's quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Gauteng economy.

Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Soweto.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Soweto.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Gauteng.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Your Team

In addition, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Soweto office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Gauteng operations get busy.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Notably, the team mix in Soweto reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimise organic search performance through on-page and technical SEO
• Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels
• Manage paid media budgets across Google, Meta and LinkedIn
• Test, learn and iterate on creative, channels and audience targeting
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform positioning
• Manage brand assets, tone of voice and corporate identity guidelines

Candidate Profile

• Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, design and product teams
• 2-4 years' experience in a marketing or communications role
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Creative thinker who can also analyse data and report on ROI

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.