Public Relations Officer

An opportunity has arisen for a Public Relations Officer in Tzaneen. Suitably qualified candidates from across Limpopo are invited to apply.

What This Role Involves

The organisation is investing in its Tzaneen operation, and this Public Relations Officer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the marketing jobs function and contribute to the wider Limpopo business.

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

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Tzaneen teams, and the new Public Relations Officer will feel that from the first week.

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

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.

About Tzaneen

Tzaneen continues to grow as an employment hub in Limpopo, with in the heart of the Tzaneen agricultural belt. 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 Tzaneen.

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

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

Your Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the marketing jobs side of the business inside out. The Tzaneen group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

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

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

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.

Where You’ll Work

On top of 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.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Tzaneen site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Crucially, 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.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Limpopo. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Your Future Here

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The marketing jobs space in Tzaneen offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Limpopo.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Tzaneen team member.

Crucially, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Tzaneen have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Limpopo.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

A Typical Day

Practically speaking, you usually start by scanning campaign dashboards over coffee, checking performance against targets and flagging anything that needs attention. Mornings are often given to creative work — briefing designers, refining copy, planning the next content drop — while afternoons mix stakeholder meetings, agency calls and a steady stream of approvals. In between, you’re watching what competitors are doing, listening to what customers are saying online, and shaping the next set of experiments to push the brand forward.

Importantly, the Tzaneen office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

Practically speaking, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Limpopo operations throw up the unexpected.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Tzaneen.

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 Tzaneen.

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

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.

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

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain the editorial and content calendar across owned channels
• Ensure all marketing complies with POPIA and consumer protection codes
• Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels
• Create on-brand content for web, social, email and in-store
• Optimise organic search performance through on-page and technical SEO
• Brief and manage external creative, media and PR agencies
• Track campaign performance against KPIs and produce monthly reports

Essential Criteria

• Experience with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, HubSpot, etc.)
• Strong copywriting skills with a portfolio of published work
• Comfortable creating short-form video and social media content
• Hands-on experience with Google Analytics, Search Console and Tag Manager
• 2-4 years’ experience in a marketing or communications role
• Proven experience managing paid media campaigns

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.