Head of PR

At Levergy, our mission is simple: to connect brands to consumers through the things people are passionate about. As one of South Africa’s leading sport, entertainment and sponsorship agencies, we pride ourselves on turning passion into powerful brand connections.

We’re a team of 45+ specialists based in Johannesburg, covering strategy, creative, PR, events and content production — all working together to deliver work that makes an impact.

We’re looking for a Head of PR with around 10 years’ experience to lead our PR department. This role requires both strategic know-how and hands-on delivery, with a particular focus on sport, entertainment and lifestyle brands. You’ll oversee a growing team, shape the PR approach across a diverse client portfolio, and play a key role in strengthening Levergy’s reputation as a leader in passion marketing.

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What you’ll do

• Lead, mentor and inspire the Levergy PR team (approx. 4 people), unlocking people growth and creating an energised, high-performing environment.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients, providing senior strategic counsel across PR and influencer activity.
• Develop and deliver high-quality, strategically sound PR and influencer campaigns; from concept through to flawless execution.
• Build and nurture media, influencer and industry relationships to maximise opportunities in sport, entertainment and lifestyle sectors.
• Oversee influencer and talent partnerships, including negotiation and contract management, ensuring value and impact.
• Collaborate with strategy, creative, events and content teams to ensure integrated solutions that amplify sponsorships and big ideas.
• Champion best-practice tools, processes and ways of working, while staying ahead of industry trends and innovations.
• Drive post-campaign measurement and reporting, ensuring insights translate into stronger results and ongoing optimisation.

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What we’re looking for

• A tertiary qualification in PR, Communications, or Advertising
• A passion for sport, entertainment and culture — and the ability to turn that passion into powerful PR solutions.ation.
• A passion for sport, entertainment and culture — and the ability to turn that passion into powerful PR solutions
• A tertiary qualification in PR, Communications, or Advertising.
• Strong network of media and influencer relationships.
• Experience leading and developing a direct reports.
• 10 years’ experience in PR, with proven expertise in sport, entertainment and lifestyle sectors.

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