Advocacy Lead

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional development

Impactful work

Charitable organization

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Advocacy Lead to drive mission-driven advocacy initiatives in Mahikeng, North West. You will shape policy, engage with policymakers and communities, and mobilize support for vulnerable populations.

The role requires leading advocacy strategies, building stakeholder coalitions, and delivering impact through public campaigns and events in the North West region.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Public Policy, Law, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Significant experience in advocacy, policy analysis, or government relations in non-profit sector.
• Proven ability to develop and implement advocacy strategies.
• Excellent research, writing, public speaking, and negotiation skills.
• Deep understanding of the political and social landscape in Mahikeng and surrounding regions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic advocacy plans to achieve organizational goals.
• Conduct research and analysis on relevant policy issues.
• Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, government officials, and key stakeholders.
• Organize advocacy campaigns, workshops, and public awareness initiatives.
• Represent the organization in public forums and coalition meetings.

Skills

Research

Writing

Public speaking

Negotiation

Education

Advanced degree in Public Policy

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a passionate and experienced Advocacy Lead to drive their mission-driven initiatives in Mahikeng . This role is responsible for developing and implementing advocacy strategies that influence policy and promote positive social change aligned with the organization's charitable objectives. You will engage with policymakers, community leaders, and the public to champion important causes and mobilize support. This is a key leadership position for an individual dedicated to creating systemic impact and advocating for vulnerable populations in the North West province.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic advocacy plans to achieve organizational goals.
• Conduct research and analysis on relevant policy issues.
• Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, government officials, and key stakeholders.
• Organize advocacy campaigns, workshops, and public awareness initiatives.
• Represent the organization in public forums and coalition meetings.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Public Policy, Law, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Significant experience in advocacy, policy analysis, or government relations, preferably in the non-profit sector.
• Proven ability to develop and implement successful advocacy strategies.
• Excellent research, writing, public speaking, and negotiation skills.
• Deep understanding of the political and social landscape in Mahikeng and the surrounding regions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities to shape policy and create meaningful social change.
• Professional development and training in advocacy and policy influence.
• A collaborative and impact-focused work environment in Mahikeng .
• Contribution to the vital work of a charitable organization.