Work-Force
A Public Relations Officer is needed in Somerset West. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Western Cape operation.
About the Opportunity
An experienced Public Relations Officer is needed to support operations in Somerset West. The role forms part of how the business keeps its marketing jobs portfolio strong in Western Cape.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Somerset West team on trust, and the Public Relations Officer role will feel that from week one.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the marketing jobs group in Somerset West.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Public Relations Officer to step into the marketing jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
Why Join Us
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Somerset West colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the marketing jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Somerset West teams.
Importantly, 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 Somerset West keep progressing.
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 Western Cape.
Working in Somerset West
Importantly, the role is based in Somerset West, near the Cape Town International Airport hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Somerset West and the broader Western Cape region.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Somerset West, Western Cape.
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 Somerset West.
Many candidates already living within reach of Somerset West cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Western Cape, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
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.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Western Cape.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Somerset West.
About the Team
Notably, you will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the marketing jobs side of the business inside out. The Somerset West group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
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.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
In addition, the team mix in Somerset West reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Where You’ll Work
Beyond that, the environment is creative, deadline-driven and data-aware. Cross-functional work with sales, product and design is the norm, and ideas are tested with real audiences quickly.
Equally, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Western Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
In addition, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Somerset West site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Brief and manage external creative, media and PR agencies
- Manage paid media budgets across Google, Meta and LinkedIn
- Track campaign performance against KPIs and produce monthly reports
- Maintain the editorial and content calendar across owned channels
- Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform positioning
- Test, learn and iterate on creative, channels and audience targeting
- Manage brand assets, tone of voice and corporate identity guidelines
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications or related field
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, design and product teams
- Creative thinker who can also analyse data and report on ROI
- 2-4 years’ experience in a marketing or communications role
- Strong copywriting skills with a portfolio of published work
- Working knowledge of CMS platforms (WordPress preferred)
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.