Public Relations Officer (Durbanville)

Main purpose of the job role:

Set and maintain the professional image of the firm by managing its external interactions and relationships, consistently building a positive reputation through networking platforms and events.

Duties and responsibilities of the job role (key performance indicators):

• Database management
• Relationship management with allocated agencies and agents
• Business development and identifying new opportunities
• Marketing and brand awareness
• Planning and coordinating networking events
• Reporting on meaningful outcomes
• Strategic portfolio planning

Education, experience and requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in public relations / marketing / communication
• Proven record of 3-5 years as a PRO / Communications Officer
• Proficient in MS Office (MS Word, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint)
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Possess a "can do" attitude
• Takes responsibility and accountability for own work
• Excellent presentation skills
• Creative ability - graphic design experience desirable
• Strong organisational skills
• Deadline driven
• Detail orientated
• Valid Code 08 driver’s licence - (NON-NEGOTIABLE)
• Must be flexible as majority of events and functions, requiring the PRO’s attendance, occur after hours

Posted on 15 Sep 12:25, Closing date 14 Nov