Vacant Positions at Media24 (Pty) Ltd

About the Role

• We're looking for an enthusiastic Junior Marketing and PR Manager to support our marketing and PR activities. You'll be instrumental in developing compelling marketing plans, managing media relations, and executing promotional campaigns that drive audience engagement and channel growth.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing & Content Creation

• Write and distribute newsletters, press releases, and promotional copy
• Plan and brief publicity photoshoots, coordinating with photographers, makeup artists and stylists
• Develop and execute marketing strategies to promote channel content and programming
• Create and deliver marketing assets for Netwerk24 and other Media24 platforms

Digital & Advertising Management

• Plan, brief, schedule and quality-check digital, print and on-air advertisements
• Manage social media content scheduling and budget allocation for boosting posts
• Track and report on advertising placements, meeting monthly placement targets
• Book magazine and newspaper advertisements, accommodating sponsorship requirements

Media Relations & PR

• Pitch stories to media partners and maintain relationships with target publications
• Grow VIA's organic PR reach beyond existing media partners
• Compile monthly marketing and PR reports, including statistics and metrics

Stakeholder Coordination

• Communicate promotional planning and changes to Contech and internal teams
• Coordinate with MultiChoice on asset delivery and placement requirements
• Maintain professional relationships with Media24 publications and external partners
• Support internal presentations and show grading activities

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements:

• Degree in Journalism, Media, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or Humanities
• 2-3 years experience in marketing, PR, or media relations
• Fluent in Afrikaans (essential)
• Based in Cape Town and available for on-site work Monday to Friday
• Strong writing, copyediting and proofreading skills
• Experience with social media management and digital marketing

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Understanding of media landscape and publication relationships
• Knowledge of compliance requirements (POPIA advantageous)

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent stakeholder communication and coordination abilities
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Enthusiasm and a can-do attitude

Closing Date 22 April 2026

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Job Description

• Jonathan Ball Publishers has 2 opportunities available for DC Assistants. This role is ideal for organised, motivated, and reliable individuals who are eager to contribute to the efficient running of warehouse operations. The successful candidate will be based in Denver, Johannesburg.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will be required to work throughout the Warehouse sections which are Receiving, Picking, Stock Control/Inventory Management, Dispatch, Returns and Replenishment.
• Duties will include to Receive, pick, control inventory, replenish and or dispatch items for orders and quality check content against order documentation for quantity correctness as well as quality
• Compare reference numbers and report errors in logbook and provide feedback to supervisor.
• Prepare packages for shrink wrapping where required and ensure breakable items are correctly
• Use the correct size of packaging material based on the size and contents of the package.
• Place label correctly on the outside of packaging.
• Identify and report any incorrect picking mistakes and or packaging of parcels.
• Clean and conduct basic maintenance of machinery used in packing, replenishing packing materials as required and alerting supervisor to any problems with machinery.
• Comply with health and safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean workstation.
• Assist colleagues with workload when required or work in other sections as and when required.
• Participate in stock-takes and ensure that you contribute towards stock accuracy through cycle
• Ensure that orders allocated onto your scanner are fully picked and packed properly according to
• Forklift driving when applicable.
• Achieve daily, weekly monthly targets as set out on KPI’s.

Required Skills, Qualifications and Competencies:

• Matric Certificate
• 1-2 years’ experience in warehousing stores environment
• A forklift driving license is an advantage
• Must be able to work overtime if needed
• Skills and competencies
• Attention to detail
• Efficient and deadline driven
• Able to work under pressure
• Team player
• Physically fit and able to lift heavy packages repeatedly

Closing Date 15 April 2026