PR & Communications Assistant

SUMMARY:
Southern Oil Pty Ltd, an established company and market leader in the manufacturing of Canola oil and related products in the retail, food services and bulk sectors, has the following exciting career opportunity in Milnerton.

POSITION INFO:

Short Summary:

This position is a junior position and will predominately focus on public relation related tasks as well as internal company communication. The Public Relations Assistant will report directly to the Public Relations Officer and Marketing Manager and will take briefs directly from these Supervisors. The ability to work autonomously, efficiently and in a flexible manner within the Marketing Team is crucial.

Responsibilities:

• Aid in conceptualizing PR Campaigns and Annual Strategy.
• Assist with copywriting in Afrikaans and English.
• Assist with article writing and editorials for various media platforms.
• Assist the Public Relations Officer with administrative tasks.
• Assist with the writing and sending of press releases.
• Assist with sending corporate gifts and other promotional material.
• Find and gain PR related media opportunities.
• Achieve monthly set targets on PR reach.
• Work closely with Non-Profit Organizations to maximize PR gain.
• Assist the Public Relations Officer with customer queries/ complaints.
• Assist Public Relations Officer with all internal communications.
• Make suggestions as to internal communication activities or resources at SOILL.
• Manage internal company communication tasks and ensure delivery is on time.
• Manage and send out Company/ Departmental Scorecard.
• Manage internal champions to execute various internal projects.
• Run internal/ external surveys via Survey Monkey.
• Assist the Marketing Manager as and when needed on various tasks/ projects.
• Prepare presentations/ reports as requested.
• Ensure media list is updated quarterly.
• Source various print/ production Suppliers for promotional material.
• Conduct comparative costing and quality checks on Suppliers.
• Send artwork to printers for printing and obtain proofs for approval.
• Any ad hoc tasks required by the Commercial Department.

• Minimum of Grade 12
• Relevant accounting qualification will be an advantage
• Profluent in English and Afrikaans
• Good Computer Literacy
• 1-year relevant experience in a similar role
• SAP experience will be an advantage

• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent administrative skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Good communication skills
• Reliable and disciplined
• Procedural driven
• Assertive nature

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