Public Affairs Coordinator — Hybrid Queenstown

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement provisions

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Public Affairs Coordinator for our client, a public sector advisory firm, to support stakeholder engagement in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. The role blends research, policy writing, and communication activities to shape public messaging and policy outreach.

You will monitor government developments, draft briefing materials, coordinate events, and maintain relationships with government contacts and industry stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 1–3 years in public affairs, government relations or related communications.
• Strong writing and research abilities.
• Familiarity with government processes and public policy environments.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of public affairs strategies.
• Monitor government activities, legislative changes, and policy developments.
• Conduct research on public policy issues and prepare briefing materials.
• Support stakeholder engagement activities, including meetings and events.
• Draft communications materials such as policy briefs, statements, and presentations.
• Maintain relationships with government contacts and industry stakeholders.
• Assist in managing the organization's public image and reputation.
• Coordinate media monitoring and report on relevant news and public opinion.
• Support planning and execution of public affairs campaigns.
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure alignment on public affairs initiatives.

Skills

Public affairs

Government relations

Policy writing

Research

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Communications, Law, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Public Affairs Coordinator for our client, a public sector advisory firm, to support stakeholder engagement in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. The role blends research, policy writing, and communication activities to shape public messaging and policy outreach.

You will monitor government developments, draft briefing materials, coordinate events, and maintain relationships with government contacts and industry stakeholders.