About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Purpose Statement</b></H2> </div><div><p>To lead the planning, coordination, and execution of Capitec’s PR initiatives. Ensure alignment with brand objectives, contribute subject matter expertise, and manage day-to-day delivery in collaboration with internal teams and external partners.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Experience</b></H2> </div><div><p><strong>Experience:</strong><br>• 3–5 years in a PR, communications or event coordination role.<br>• Experience working with external agencies and managing vendor relationships.<br>• Proven track record of executing PR campaigns and coordinating events.<br>• Exposure to media pitching, press release writing and stakeholder engagement.<br>• Experience in budget tracking and reporting is beneficial.<br>• Writing for press releases, pitches and internal communications<br>• Communication for stakeholder engagement.<br>• Building and maintaining relationships with journalists and media outlets.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Qualifications (Minimum)</b></H2> </div><ul style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0"><li>A relevant tertiary qualification in Public Relations </li></ul></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)</b></H2> </div><ul style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0"></ul></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Knowledge</b></H2> </div><div><p><strong>Knowledge:</strong><br>• Understanding of public relations principles, media engagement, and event planning processes.<br>• Knowledge of key media outlets, journalists, and trends.<br>• Knowledge of how PR and events contribute to brand positioning and reputation.<br>• Understanding of how PR integrates with broader marketing efforts (e.g., digital, ATL).<br>• Awareness of how to track media placements and measure PR effectiveness<br>• Project management principles and practices<br>• How to develop engaging story angles and event concepts that align with brand strategy.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Skills</b></H2> </div><ul style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0"><li>Attention to Detail </li><li>Communications Skills </li><li>Planning, organising and coordination skills </li></ul></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Conditions of Employment</b></H2> </div><ul style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0"><li>Clear criminal and credit record </li></ul></div></div>