Public Relations Officer

An opportunity has arisen for a Public Relations Officer in Umhlanga. Suitably qualified candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal are invited to apply.

What This Role Involves

The Public Relations Officer position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across KwaZulu-Natal. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Umhlanga and across the marketing jobs space.

Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Umhlanga team.

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.

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 Umhlanga.

Your Future Here

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the marketing jobs team in Umhlanga have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

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

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

Crucially, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Umhlanga have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.

Based in Umhlanga

In addition, the role is based in Umhlanga, close to the Durban Harbour logistics hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Umhlanga and the broader KwaZulu-Natal region.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal.

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 Umhlanga.

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

Why This Role

Beyond that, 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 Umhlanga. Many colleagues across KwaZulu-Natal have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.

In addition, 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 Umhlanga keep progressing.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Umhlanga 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 KwaZulu-Natal.

What Your Day Looks Like

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.

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

Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when KwaZulu-Natal operations throw up the unexpected.

Beyond that, the Umhlanga 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.

Key Outputs

• Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform positioning
• Maintain the editorial and content calendar across owned channels
• Manage email marketing journeys, segmentation and lifecycle automation
• Manage brand assets, tone of voice and corporate identity guidelines

Who We’re Looking For

• Creative thinker who can also analyse data and report on ROI
• Familiarity with the South African media and influencer landscape
• Strong copywriting skills with a portfolio of published work
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications or related field
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Hands-on experience with Google Analytics, Search Console and Tag Manager

Equally, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.