Advocacy Officer

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Dynamic environment

Meaningful change

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks an Advocacy Officer to champion community issues and influence policy. You will lead strategic outreach, engage with decision-makers, and mobilize support for our mission across the Winelands region.

The role offers a collaborative, mission-driven environment with opportunities for professional development in policy and advocacy. Based in Paarl with a commitment to community impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in policy advocacy, government relations, or campaigns.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with persuasive ability.
• Proven stakeholder relationship building.
• Understanding of the political and social context of the Paarl region.
• Experience in the non-profit or public sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop advocacy strategies and campaigns to influence policy and public opinion.
• Conduct research and analysis on policy issues affecting the community.
• Build and maintain relationships with government officials, policymakers, and stakeholders in Paarl.
• Organize and participate in advocacy events, meetings, and public awareness initiatives.
• Draft policy briefs, position papers, and communication materials.
• Monitor the political landscape and advise on advocacy opportunities.

Skills

Policy advocacy

Government relations

Campaigns

Research

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Communication

Persuasion

Stakeholder relations

Regional context Paarl

Non-profit experience

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for a passionate and politically astute Advocacy Officer to champion their cause in Paarl and the surrounding Winelands region. This role is critical for influencing policy and raising public awareness on key issues affecting the communities we serve. You will be responsible for developing and implementing advocacy strategies, engaging with decision-makers, and mobilizing support for our mission. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual eager to make a significant impact through strategic communication and engagement in the Western Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute effective advocacy strategies and campaigns to influence policy and public opinion.
• Conduct research and analysis on relevant policy issues impacting the community.
• Build and maintain relationships with government officials, policymakers, and other key stakeholders in Paarl .
• Organize and participate in advocacy events, meetings, and public awareness initiatives.
• Draft policy briefs, position papers, and communication materials to support advocacy efforts.
• Monitor the political landscape and advise the organization on relevant advocacy opportunities.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in policy advocacy , government relations, or campaigns.
• Strong research, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to persuade and influence.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Understanding of the political and social context of the Paarl region.
• Experience working within the non-profit or public sector.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on impactful advocacy initiatives.
• Professional development in policy and advocacy.
• A dynamic and mission-driven work environment.
• Contribute to meaningful change in the Western Cape community.