Work-Force
A Public Relations Officer is needed in Newcastle. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the KwaZulu-Natal operation.
About This Position
An experienced Public Relations Officer is needed to support operations in Newcastle. The role forms part of how the business keeps its marketing jobs portfolio strong in KwaZulu-Natal.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Newcastle 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 Newcastle teams, and the new Public Relations Officer will feel that from the first week.
Why This Role
Equally, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in marketing jobs from your base in Newcastle. Many colleagues across KwaZulu-Natal have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
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 KwaZulu-Natal.
Practically speaking, 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 Newcastle keep progressing.
Your Future Here
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the marketing jobs team in Newcastle have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Newcastle have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.
Where You’ll Work
In addition, 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 Newcastle site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Crucially, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in KwaZulu-Natal. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Brief and manage external creative, media and PR agencies
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform positioning
- Coordinate events, sponsorships and community activations
- Create on-brand content for web, social, email and in-store
- Maintain the editorial and content calendar across owned channels
Candidate Profile
- Hands-on experience with Google Analytics, Search Console and Tag Manager
- Solid understanding of SEO and content marketing principles
- Working knowledge of CMS platforms (WordPress preferred)
- Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, design and product teams
- Experience with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, HubSpot, etc.)
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Awareness of POPIA and consumer protection requirements
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.